Drew Cain has reached a new low in the eyes of General Hospital fans, and the backlash surrounding the character has grown into a tidal wave. Once imagined as a layered, conflicted figure, Drew has instead devolved into Port Charles’ most universally detested resident. His downfall has been gradual but steady, fueled by his ruthless ambitions, manipulative nature, and a disturbing willingness to torment even those closest to him—including his young daughter, Scout.
The central question gripping viewers isn’t whether Drew deserves punishment, but what form that punishment will take. With Drew positioned at the center of a dramatic attempted-murder storyline, fan speculation is running high. Recent developments point toward Curtis Ashford as the orchestrator behind Drew’s shooting, hinting that Drew’s time in Port Charles may be running out.
When Cameron Mathison took over the role in 2021, there was hope he could build on the emotional depth the late Billy Miller brought to the character. Instead, the writing thrust Drew into a downward spiral that stripped away his humanity and replaced it with cold ambition. Gone was the emotionally restrained yet principled man Miller portrayed. In his place emerged a version of Drew obsessed with power, rivalry, and control. His fixation on Jason’s return, his destructive relationship with Carly, and his increasing cruelty turned Drew into a caricature of villainy rather than a complex antagonist.
The moment that cemented fan hatred came when Drew intentionally inflicted emotional harm on Michael’s son, Wiley. By telling Rick Lansing—within earshot of the child—that Michael no longer cared for Wiley and Amelia because he had a new baby, Drew crossed a line that angered nearly the entire GH audience. This wasn’t a slip or moment of weakness—it was calculated. Social media exploded with outrage, calling Drew everything from “garbage” to “the worst character in GH history,” with many demanding his immediate removal from the show.
Drew’s obsession with controlling Scout has intensified the negative response. Under the guise of “protecting” her, he issued restraining orders blocking nearly her entire extended family from seeing her: Alexis, Molly, Kristina, Danny, and Rocco. Instead of focusing on Scout’s emotional well-being, Drew uses her as a pawn in his war against anyone who disagrees with him. The final blow came when he named Willow Tait—herself a suspect in his shooting—as Scout’s guardian should something happen to him. The irony is brutal: in trying to punish Scout’s family, Drew may have placed his daughter in the hands of someone who could be directly tied to his attempted murder.
The shooting investigation has reached a fever pitch. After months of theories, it now appears that Curtis Ashford arranged the hit on Drew. A damning flashback revealed Curtis meeting with Selina Wu and offering her a staggering one million dollars to eliminate Drew that very night. This was no impulsive act—it was a carefully orchestrated assassination attempt driven by Curtis’s desperation to stop Drew’s influence over his daughter’s life. The idea that a moral, controlled man like Curtis felt pushed to this extreme speaks volumes about how toxic Drew has become.
Meanwhile, Willow remains a troubling figure in the investigation. Without a solid alibi, missing from her shift the night of the attack, and returning home drenched from the rain, her behavior has raised eyebrows. Her motives are equally compelling: Drew’s affair with Nina, his manipulation of Michael, and the destruction of her family provided more than enough reason for her to want him gone. Add in her untreated trauma and increasingly unstable mental state, and she becomes a wild card—one the police can’t ignore.
Outside the storyline, Cameron Mathison’s announcement that he will host a new game show triggered rumors he was leaving GH. Though he publicly stated he isn’t exiting, fans believe Drew may still be written out—whether through death, prison, or a soap-standard coma. The show could keep the actor while removing the character, which GH has done many times before.
Drew’s future points to three likely outcomes. Death would be the most satisfying for many viewers, especially given the murder plot surrounding him. Prison is another option as evidence of his illegal activities continues to mount—bribery, surveillance, witness manipulation, and more. The third possibility is a medical coma, a convenient device that would shelve Drew without permanently killing him off.
What makes this storyline so compelling is that redemption no longer feels remotely possible. Drew’s actions have been too cruel, too targeted, and too damaging. The writers have leaned fully into his villain arc, deliberately making him someone viewers want to see taken down. In this sense, Drew has become one of GH’s most effective antagonists—not because he’s complex, but because he inspires genuine resentment.
As December 2025 unfolds, the final chapters of Drew Cain’s time in Port Charles seem to be approaching. Whether he dies, lands in prison, or slips into unconsciousness, the countdown to his exit has begun—and fans are more than ready to see Congressman Cutthroat disappear from their screens.