No question about it -- the Writer's Strike sucked. However, there is some good that came out of it, namely a chance for some shows that had gotten a bit tired to find their creative juices again. Grey's Anatomy was definitely one of those shows.
If you had asked me a few months ago if I cared whether Meredith and Derek got back together or separated permanently, I probably would have told you I couldn't care less. Cut to me bawling last night as the tortured lovebirds shared a passionate kiss on the piece of land Derek had bought with the intention of building his dream house for the two of them to live. Meredith is working through her crap. Derek can't let go of the woman he loves.
I cared. I really cared.
I also cared that Callie finally owned up to the complicated feelings she was having for Haun; that an over-worked Bailey handed over the reins of her beloved clinic to a still-floundering Izzie; that Alex let himself break down on Izzie's shoulder; that George and Christina both re-found their mojo; and that the Chief has been accepted back into his home. I really cared.
Kudos to Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sara Ramirez, Brooke Smith, Justin Chambers, TR Knight, and Katherine Heigl for their phenomenal work on last night's episode. A special shout-out must go to Chandra Wilson, who once again showed that she is one of this show's strongest weapons. That Stars Wars speech was genius! I can't wait for the fall to see how the developments continue to play out.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Grey's Anatomy Finally Gets Good Again
Friday, December 07, 2007
The End of Gizzie on Grey's Anatomy
RIP, Gizzie.
The much criticized coupling of Izzie and George on Grey's Anatomy came to an inauspicious end last night, as the two doctors realized they just don't have the kind of chemistry to make a relationship work.
Really, guys? We figured that out months ago.
I'm actually pleased with the way it was handled, though -- hopefully George and Izzie, so adorable as best friends for the first few seasons of the show, will be able to put this romantic escapade behind them and get back to the fun they used to have. If the scene's final image, of George, Izzie, Meredith, Christina and Lexie dancing around is any indication, it may just be possible.
Elsewhere in Grey's land, Meredith, once again, decided she's ready to take it to the next level with McDreamy. Is anyone else over this I-love-you/I'm-running-away/I-love-you game that Meredith and Derek are playing? Despite the overly precious surgery scene, culminating in a kiss between Derek and the suddenly prominent Rose (where did this woman come from?), I'm glad Derek seems to be trying to move on --I'm just not sure how much more I can take of this runaround that he and Meredith are doing.
I continue to be impressed with Chyler Leigh, meanwhile, who is making Lexie more complex than I had originally thought she was capable of being. Her recognition of the hospital's role in Seth Green's death was powerful, and her uttering of the line "I have no one" was truly heartbreaking. It was nice to see Lexie included in the end-of-episode dance party.
Justin Chambers is also doing nuanced, powerful work as Alex -- his scene with Ava/Rebecca, where he reminded her what it was she was seeking from him, was both disturbing and sexy. I'm not sure what direction Alex is heading in, but I'm eager to see what becomes of the ever-evolving doctor. It's also nice to see Dr. Hahn getting more three-dimensional, and I'm curious to see how her prickly relationship with Christina continues to play out. These two are much more alike than I think either of them wants to believe.
Finally, attention must be paid to Bailey. Ooh, girl, you are in trouble! Getting to play personal struggles more than she has in the past, Chandra Wilson continues to do stellar work week after week, and this time she got to give the best speech of the episode with half her face covered, and she still made it work!
Who knows when we'll get another episode of Grey's, thanks to the frustrating writers strike, but I'll be there, whenever it is, to see what happens next at the always-exciting Seattle Grace.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Predicting the Emmys: Supporting Actress in a Drama
For the next two weeks, I will be giving my predictions for the 2007 Emmy Awards. Who was overlooked? Who should win? And who's gonna win?
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A ADRAMA
Lorraine Bracco, The Sopranos
Rachel Griffiths, Brothers & Sisters
Katherine Heigl, Grey's Anatomy
Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy
Aida Turturro, The Sopranos
Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy
Overlooked:
Kelly Bishop, Gilmore Girls
Minka Kelly, Friday Night Lights
Elizabeth Mitchell, Lost
Adrianne Palicki, Friday Night Lights
CCH Pounder, The Shield
Callie Thorne, Rescue Me
Kate Walsh, Grey's Anatomy
Should Win: Rachel Griffiths
Will Win: Rachel Griffiths
This category is dominated by the ladies of The Sopranos and Grey's Anatomy, but it may be the Brothers & Sisters actress who ends up taking home the prize. Despite years of stellar work, and several nominations between them, neither Bracco or Turturro has ever taken home the prize. Neither actress stole the show on the last season of the great HBO drama, though, so this year might see both leaving the ceremony empty handed. Heigl, Oh, and Wilson each had moments to shine throughout the season, but they may end up canceling each other out, paving the way for the very deserving Griffiths (who never won for her stellar work on Six Feet Under) to pick up her first Emmy award.
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