- They still make me care about patient's stories. Except for last week's episode (that teenage girl was very annoying AND an over-actor, never a good combination) I usually find myself crying at some point. How is it that they can show a patient's story for 8 minutes and I'm still asking for a tissue? Of course they are usually heavy on the tragedies but sometimes it's good crying.
- Christina rocks. She is probably one of the most complex characters on TV.
- Little Grey. Yes, she's grown on me. I thought I would never like her from last season but despite the despicable intern self cutting storyline (come on!), she's been very cute this season. A nice bubbly contrast to her half sister. I don't even mind that she and McSteamy are getting together; although I could have done without the whole throwing herself at him. Why does Grey's always rush into the sex? Let them date first...
- Derek and Meredith are together. Finally! Sure it makes for a more boring relationship and I've seen Derek be a lot more manipulative than I thought he was but I'm OK with that.
- Dr. Bailey rocks. Is there a more kick ass character on TV? I think not.
Not a bad list, right? Well, check out the negatives:
- Die, Denny, die! DH and I chanted this the first time around that Denny was on the show and it is no less desired this ridiculous second time around. Now he's hanging out in the hospital with Izzy? Gah. Hate it. I kind of hope that she does have a brain tumor so that they can kill off her character. Remember strong Izzy from the first season who ripped off her clothes to prove a point? Where has she been?
- George. He used to be my favorite character but now he's just pathetic. Yes, he grew a small pair to retake his intern test but other than that, he's just a mumbly mouthed blob wandering the hospital. It was all downhill after he and Izzy got together. I'm not sure if they can redeem his character.
- Revolving door of new characters. Remember the good old days when we could keep track of who was on the show? I barely learned Han's name before she was gone. And don't even get me started on Addison leaving (too bad Shonda Rhimes ended up creating such a crappy vehicle for her; and yes, I do watch it). There are just too many characters around these days plus all the patients of the week.
- Lesbian storyline. I don't object to showcasing lesbians on network television. I am from Massachusetts after all! But I hate that they had to "turn" Callie into a lesbian. It wasn't really gradual or authentic feeling. And now they have her falling in love with Melissa George's character? Terrible. Absolutely terrible. It's a good thing I like Callie and Mark's friendship so much. Or Callie would be crossed off the list of redeemable characters. By the way, I hated Melissa George on Alias and she's even worse on Grey's.
What about the rest of you? Are there things you like or hate?
3 comments:
I haven't watch Grey's for the last two seasons, but I do try to keep up on TwoP. I think in addition to the issues you mentioned (too many characters, DENNY), it just all got a little too melodramatic for me. I also started to feel like every episode was the same. Ah well. More time for Netflix!! I am completely addicted to the West Wing right now - never watched it when it was actually on the air, so I am catching up on DVD. Five more seasons to go.
I'm sick of Meredith whining. I hate the Denny appearing after death thing. And I agree with pretty much all your other comments - George, blah. I still like watching and do like the more personal dramas instead of it being mostly medical drama (hello, ER). We need some good family issues rearing their ugly head again. What about the diaries from Meredith's mother - any good stuff in there?
I have watched Grey's from time to time, but I never became addicted.
Randomly, I have begun watching Private Practice and kind of enjoy it.
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