When Marco first arrived on General Hospital, he seemed poised to become a rare bright spot in Port Charles — a charming new face with depth, mystery,

and the promise of genuine romance. But that goodwill has evaporated at lightning speed. What began as cautious optimism has turned into full-blown backlash,

with a growing segment of the fanbase now openly calling for Marco’s exit. For many viewers, the reason is painfully clear: Lucas Jones is once again headed for disaster.

Lucas (Van Hansis) has endured one romantic heartbreak after another, and fans have long rooted for him to finally find peace and stability. After the emotional wreckage of his relationship with Brad Cooper, viewers hoped the writers would allow Lucas a chance at happiness. Enter Marco (Adrian Anchondo), whose early scenes suggested warmth, chemistry, and the possibility of a fresh start. For a brief moment, it looked like Lucas’s luck might finally change.

But General Hospital rarely allows happiness without a devastating price — and Marco, it turns out, may be the most dangerous love interest Lucas has ever had.

From Prince Charming to Walking Red Flag

Marco’s introduction was carefully crafted. He presented himself as independent, principled, and determined to live a life far removed from his father’s dark legacy. As the son of Sidwell (Carlo Rota), a man whose name alone carries menace, Marco insisted he wanted nothing to do with his father’s criminal world. To Lucas — and to many viewers — that declaration mattered. It painted Marco as a man fighting against his bloodline, someone trying to be better.

That image didn’t last.

As layers peeled away, it became increasingly clear that Marco was not only aware of his father’s operations, but deeply embedded in them. The revelation shattered the foundation of his relationship with Lucas, retroactively casting doubt over every tender moment they shared. Fans began to question whether Marco had ever been honest — or whether Lucas had been manipulated from the very beginning.

The situation becomes even more unsettling when Marco convinces Lucas to move into Wyndemere with him and Sidwell. To Lucas, it’s a romantic step forward. To viewers, it’s a trap. Lucas has no idea what truly lurks within the castle walls — nor that he’s now living at the epicenter of some of Port Charles’ most dangerous secrets.

A Castle of Lies and Captives

While Lucas settles into Wyndemere, blissfully unaware, sinister events are unfolding beneath his feet. Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is being held captive in the tunnels below, as Sidwell and his allies push forward with what appears to be the final phase of a long-brewing and ominous plan tied to the late Faison (Anders Hove). The stakes could not be higher — and yet Lucas continues to defend Marco at every turn.

That blind loyalty has become a source of frustration for fans, many of whom are already bracing themselves for the inevitable moment when Lucas learns the truth. The longer Marco maintains the deception, the deeper the betrayal will cut. Viewers fear that when everything finally comes crashing down, Lucas won’t just be heartbroken — he could be in serious danger.

Was It All a Setup?

Perhaps the most damaging question hovering over Marco’s storyline is whether his relationship with Lucas was ever real. Fans have gone back to the very beginning, dissecting Marco’s first meeting with Lucas in Miami and finding what they believe were warning signs hiding in plain sight.

One fan summed up the prevailing theory bluntly: “It was a setup from the jump. He drops his credit card, Lucas picks it up — and it’s been downhill ever since.”

That seemingly innocent meet-cute now feels far more calculated in retrospect. Was Marco targeting Lucas from day one? Did he see Lucas as a means to an end — a convenient emotional shield, a pawn, or leverage in a larger game? The possibility that Lucas has been unknowingly played has only intensified fan anger.

If Marco truly engineered their meeting, it reframes their entire romance as an act — and positions Marco not as a conflicted antihero, but as a manipulator willing to exploit someone’s trust for his own gain.

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

As Marco’s actions grow increasingly ruthless, comparisons to Sidwell have become unavoidable. Despite Marco’s insistence that he’s nothing like his father, many fans now believe he may be just as dangerous — if not worse. His willingness to defy Sidwell’s direct orders has set off alarm bells, especially after Marco secretly enlisted Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) in a plot to kill Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).

That move was a game-changer.

Sidwell explicitly forbade any action against Sonny, making Marco’s decision not just reckless, but a direct challenge to his father’s authority. In the criminal hierarchy Sidwell operates within, that kind of betrayal is unforgivable — even when it comes from blood.

Fans are already speculating about how Sidwell will respond, and many believe Marco has sealed his own fate. “Daddy Dearest will snuff him,” one viewer predicted, while another pointed out, “Sidwell said he loves his son — but NO ONE crosses him.”

If history is any guide, Sidwell’s affection has limits. Crossing him could result in consequences far more severe than Marco ever anticipated.

A Collision Course at Wyndemere

All signs point to an explosive reckoning at Wyndemere. Secrets are piling up, loyalties are fraying, and the castle has become a pressure cooker ready to blow. Lucas’s inevitable discovery of Marco’s true nature feels imminent — and devastating.

For many fans, the damage is already done. Marco’s deception, manipulation, and violent ambitions have eroded any sympathy he once had. Viewers aren’t rooting for redemption anymore; they’re bracing for fallout. Whether that means Marco being exposed, imprisoned, or eliminated entirely remains to be seen — but the consensus is clear: fans are done.

What Comes Next?

General Hospital thrives on morally complex characters, but Marco’s trajectory has pushed him past the point of fascination and into outright revulsion for much of the audience. Lucas deserves better, and fans are desperate to see him spared yet another romantic catastrophe.

As the walls close in and Wyndemere becomes the stage for betrayal, vengeance, and potential bloodshed, one thing is certain: Marco’s days as Port Charles’ misunderstood newcomer are over. Whether he exits in disgrace, cuffs, or a body bag, viewers are ready for this chapter to end — and for Lucas to finally step out of the shadows of another doomed love story.