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Post by Leanne on May 13, 2009 2:28:31 GMT -5
The Finale 2hrs ....Season Finale ~ May 14, 2009 from 9 to 11 p.m. Finally here the last episodes of Greys Season 5 this thread is locked until date of airing of the episodesunlocked and for the last time this season Enjoy
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Post by Leanne on May 14, 2009 12:06:47 GMT -5
AFTER SPENDING TIME WITH A FELLOW CANCER PATIENT, IZZIE CONTEMPLATES WHETHER OR NOT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A RISKY SURGERY, AND GEORGE DELIVERS SOME STUNNING NEWS THAT SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE HOSPITAL, ON THE SEASON FINALE ABC'S "GREY'S ANATOMY" Guest Starring Liza Weil ("Gilmore Girls") in the Penultimate Episode of the Season "Grey's Anatomy" concludes the season with a shocking two-hour telecast, THURSDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the first part, entitled "Here's to the Future" (9:00-10:00 p.m.), Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark is ready to take his relationship with Lexie to the next level and a patient makes Owen reassess his place at Seattle Grace. In the second part, "Now or Never" (10:00-11:00 p.m.), George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery. Meanwhile Bailey is surprisingly displeased after being accepted into the pediatric fellowship program, and the victim of a near-fatal traffic accident brings the talents of Seattle Grace's doctors together. "Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt. Guest cast for both parts tbd. "Here's to the Future" was written by Allen Heinberg and directed by Bill D'Elia. "Now or Never" was written by Debora Cahn and directed by Rob Corn. "Grey's Anatomy" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. This episode of "Grey's Anatomy" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. For more information on MeAllen Heinberg and directed by Bill D'Elia. "Now or Never" was written by Debora Cahn and directed by Rob Corn. &nbredith and Derek's wedding, please go to: www.theknot.com/ourwedding/MeredithGrey&DerekShepherd
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Post by georgeseurat on May 14, 2009 22:41:12 GMT -5
Hmmm... I don't have so much to say. For O/C in these two episodes, I sense that they just want to make a bridge for us to follow them in the next season. Good scenes for them though (but didn't really fully utilise their acting skills, and seriously, Debra Mooney for just that one scene?). Of course it good to hear them declaring that they love each other, but some of their scenes are weird for me, even they did a great job on their acting (again, I blame the writing).
Also, after rethinking about each storyline, none of them really get me (except of course O/C with that one scene outside the hospital, but I didn't see the impact as much as their previous episodes). I mean, the Izzie line, great stuff, and both actors did a great job ON THEIR OWN. I don't see the chemistry between them though. George's storyline is fantastic , especially the twist which is , even though it's foreseeable, brilliant.
This season finale is about impermanence. Thus, I LOVE the ending elevator scene. Fantastic choice of adding that scene. It's like they found each other again, and what they are going to be is not going to be choosen by them. In order to give an impact to this theme, IMHO, I think at least one of them should die (and it should be George). If both of them live, they will just spoil the whole idea. We'll see.
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Post by ruralstar on May 14, 2009 23:00:25 GMT -5
First impression: Hell of an episode. I don't say it without qualifiers though because there were things I really loved and things I really didn't. The ending-yeah, d**n good cliffhanger. Be warned this is LONG
After only one viewing it's hard to keep the two episodes separate in my head so I guess it would be easier to discuss storylines.
Alex/Izzy: What did I hate? Oh gods there was waaaaayyyyy too much Izzy. It should have been expected given the last few eps. Still, I wanted to scream when Denny showed up. It felt like we viewers were getting hit over the head. We didn't need to actually see Denny to know about Izzy's hallucinations. She made them quite clear to Alison. The beach reference was corny. Just an excuse to put the barbie doll in a bikini. What did I love-or at least like-for these two? Alex's loyalty. He's been all over the emotional map this year so to see him fighting so hard for Izzy was wonderful. His passion to make the right choices and still support her decisions, his lashing out, his pleas to disregard the DNR: all of these pulled my heartstrings. Izzy relating to Allison felt very real. I loved that she had a new family in her fellow patients and she wanted to share her good news (marriage) with them. I liked her dialogue after the surgery. Calling herself a turnip and a carrot and so on was appropriate gallows humor. Finally, the direct connection back to the season premiere of the lady who lost her memory after the accident during the ice storm.
Callie/Arizona: This was a nice step forward for their relationship. Callie has been so wrapped up in her personal problems that she hasn't stepped back long enough to see that her perky girlfriend might have another side. I liked that Arizona could see the value in George's decision not only because doctors are needed in Iraq but because serving your country is a noble thing to do. Her brother's death did not change her fundamental feelings about patriotism and illustrated a sobering reality. Doctors are needed because these soldiers will die even when they shouldn't. I loved the connection these two characters made and I look forward to more serious looks at 'roller girl' next year. I hope they permanently hire Jessica Capshaw.
The Cheif: For once he served a useful purpose. He was there to support his people no matter their choices. Loved his scene with Bailey.
Bailey: Oh gods Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh should both get Emmy noms. I like that Bailey made the choice that works best for her. She will be a general surgeon so she can be a mom but she refused to be coerced into continuing her marriage. I loved her tearful scene with the cheif. She's right, war is scary, cancer is scary, learning to live with the choices your spouse makes and supporting them as they strive to be better should not be in the same category. I'm glad that the hugging epidemic tonight did not extend to the Cheif and Bailey. It would have been too weird. These two have the beginnings of an actual friendship and not just subordinate and superior. I think their relationship has really grown this season and it gives both characters a different dimension.
Mark/Lexie: Does anyone really think he's breaking it off with her because she didn't agree to move in? Just how juvenile is our resident man whore? Guess we won't know for sure until next year. The patient was right, he needs to buy a house or do something that is not contingent on Lexie's decisions. At the same time he needs to grow up. She's not a puppy who will blindly follow him if she were, he could never respect her. Could be interesting next year. I seriously doubt Mark can fall back into the friends with benefits relationship he had with Callie earlier in the year. She's definitely moved on LOL.
Meredith/Derek: What I seriously disliked was the idea of making their 'wedding' so cutesy. I could totally get on board with the elevator proposal and the gift of their wedding to Alex/Izzy. I loved the idea of a city hall no frills union. I even speculated as much to friends. The idea of writing it on post it notes and sticking it in a locker or whatever... yeah, dumb. It's not legal, it's not a real committment. It's another way of putting things off, which was a direct contradiction to the theme of the episode. They have not taken the step so 'now or never' means nothing in their case. It was lame and if I were a fan of the pairing I would be royally peeved off about it. I did like the fact that Derek treated her like a Resident and not an equal when it came to Izzy. He was right and if they are going to have a professional, working relationship he can't favor her. I'll give the guy credit for not backing down when they have butted heads this year.
Meredith/Cristina: They still need to talk about supporting each other even when times are tough. Twice Meredith has let Cristina down. First with the whole Sadie debacle and then when it came to understanding her problems with Owen. Still, a hug from Cristina is a huge step. Love how awkward but sincere it was.
Owen hugging George was just odd no matter how good Owen was feeling about his nightmare free sleep.
George: What did I hate? This was waaaayyyy too rushed. You see him listening to the army guy who wants his leg amputated. You really don't get the impression that he's overly impressed with the guy's loyalty to duty. He acknowledges it but that's about it. Then he's suddenly in a recruiter office? It was sloppy writing and a way to give us all a snap at the end of the season. George could have been hit by a bus at any time though. Having him join the army was simply a plot device to get a lot of people peeved off and wake them up to who/what is important in life. It worked but it was badly set up. They could have spent a hell of a lot less time on Izzy crap these last few eps and given us a better idea where George's head was. Sometimes decisions to join the service are made suddenly and seemingly out of the blue. George just doesn't seem like that type of character. The one truly beautiful moment he had was sitting with Izzy and reassuring her that she knew her own mind better than any of them.
The whole crew reacting to George and Owen: Okay I can't say I didn't laugh at the bit when Mark walks in and asks Owen what he's done to piss all the women off. I was surprised by Bailey's public declaration that she knows how screwed up Owen really is and her demand that he get George out of harm's way. Ironic considering who they were standing over. Owen's comment to 'the patient' to please live just a little while longer also made me smile. I found the conversation in the OR about George's chances of surviving the war a little odd. Everyone was so upset and angry at Owen and then suddenly they are discussing his chances with offhand comments like "he's canon fodder"? I usually don't like Meredith but in this case I agreed. "Shut up" already. Owen should not have asked but this is Grey's Anatomy so the requisite ratcheted DWAMA must be in place. Whatever....
So finally to... Drum roll please... Owen/Cristina!
First off THANK THE STARS she's not pregnant! OMFG I am soooo happy about that.
What did I hate? Well it's tough to hate anything specifically related to these two so in this case it's the writers I hate. Owen's healing process is waaaayyyyy too rushed. There are hints that he could and probably will take backward steps. Still, they are jumping forward in leaps and bounds and I'm annoyed about that. Yes I want my good vibrations for these two but not at the expense of plausible story telling. We got them talking, we got his mom back in the picture and we got them back in a public relationship all in two episodes? Okay hold on... I think I need a trauma surgeon because I nearly broke something trying to keep up with those two. So my concern is that things are moving too quick and my assumption is that their resuming a relationship is the curveball Kevin mentioned weeks ago. PTSD doesn't just disappear after a few therapy sessions. I'm guessing-hoping-that reality does come crashing back down at some point. Not enough to drive them apart but enough to remind us all about the gravity of this storyline.
What I did love were the hints of growth on both their parts. The idea that Cristina would not support what was clearly a desperate decision by Owen to rejoin the army. Which, someone correct me if I'm wrong, was probably unlikely as they forced him out due to psychological issues and he would not likely pass a psyche eval at this point in his treatment. The writers introduced this idea of him reentering the service and then just drop it without any real comment as they were in a hurry to get to the next thing. Weak writing connected to the other poorly carried out piece of George enlisting.
I liked that earlier in the day Cristina clearly disapproved of the fact that Owen had not spoken to his mother yet. That she would not really engage him until he took the step but that she would support him when he finally did. She is struggling to keep her head on straight all by herself. At least Owen has Dr. Wyatt. I loved the scene with Owen and his mother but it was too short and I can only hope we will see more. Especially if/when mom finds out he's been home for months. I'm trying to picture how Owen explained who Cristina was during this first meeting. Or how a family dinner might go in the future. Odd.
The conversation between Owen and Cris on the bench was great. She was speaking truths that doctors rarely like to acknowledge out loud. Cristina who is all about the medicine and being successful was actually admitting that all doctors fail no matter how good they are. A mirror for Owen that he seemed to take to heart. I really liked Kevin and Sandra in this scene.
The unexpected kiss when Owen was so excited about having finally slept without nightmares. AWWWWWWW
The conversation in the vent room. Yes I loved the dialogue. Owen's uncertainty until he understood that Cristina just needed to talk. His insistence that she take time while still assuring her that it was a good idea. The resonating irony of Cristina talking about not being able to breathe without Owen around. Still, I was struck by how rushed it all was. Hard to enjoy as I have the niggling sense that this could be a mistake.
That kiss in front of everyone. Yes I cheered despite my reservations because we've all waited months for a kiss initiated by Cristina. She's not afraid and that's a good thing.
finally the ending. Love how the scenes were intercut between George and Izzy. The bit of Izzy in the dress and George in the uniform seemed appropriate. I am wishing KH a fond farewell and thinking the best would be to cut TR Knight loose as well. He's been just going through the motions acting wise anyway for the last few weeks. Guess we'll find out one way or another in September.
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Post by georgeseurat on May 14, 2009 23:13:23 GMT -5
First impression: Hell of an episode. I don't say it without qualifiers though because there were things I really loved and things I really didn't. The ending-yeah, d**n good cliffhanger. Be warned this is LONG
After only one viewing it's hard to keep the two episodes separate in my head so I guess it would be easier to discuss storylines.
Alex/Izzy: What did I hate? Oh gods there was waaaaayyyyy too much Izzy. It should have been expected given the last few eps. Still, I wanted to scream when Denny showed up. It felt like we viewers were getting hit over the head. We didn't need to actually see Denny to know about Izzy's hallucinations. She made them quite clear to Alison. The beach reference was corny. Just an excuse to put the barbie doll in a bikini. What did I love-or at least like-for these two? Alex's loyalty. He's been all over the emotional map this year so to see him fighting so hard for Izzy was wonderful. His passion to make the right choices and still support her decisions, his lashing out, his pleas to disregard the DNR: all of these pulled my heartstrings. Izzy relating to Allison felt very real. I loved that she had a new family in her fellow patients and she wanted to share her good news (marriage) with them. I liked her dialogue after the surgery. Calling herself a turnip and a carrot and so on was appropriate gallows humor. Finally, the direct connection back to the season premiere of the lady who lost her memory after the accident during the ice storm.
Callie/Arizona: This was a nice step forward for their relationship. Callie has been so wrapped up in her personal problems that she hasn't stepped back long enough to see that her perky girlfriend might have another side. I liked that Arizona could see the value in George's decision not only because doctors are needed in Iraq but because serving your country is a noble thing to do. Her brother's death did not change her fundamental feelings about patriotism and illustrated a sobering reality. Doctors are needed because these soldiers will die even when they shouldn't. I loved the connection these two characters made and I look forward to more serious looks at 'roller girl' next year. I hope they permanently hire Jessica Capshaw.
The Cheif: For once he served a useful purpose. He was there to support his people no matter their choices. Loved his scene with Bailey.
Bailey: Oh gods Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh should both get Emmy noms. I like that Bailey made the choice that works best for her. She will be a general surgeon so she can be a mom but she refused to be coerced into continuing her marriage. I loved her tearful scene with the cheif. She's right, war is scary, cancer is scary, learning to live with the choices your spouse makes and supporting them as they strive to be better should not be in the same category. I'm glad that the hugging epidemic tonight did not extend to the Cheif and Bailey. It would have been too weird. These two have the beginnings of an actual friendship and not just subordinate and superior. I think their relationship has really grown this season and it gives both characters a different dimension.
Mark/Lexie: Does anyone really think he's breaking it off with her because she didn't agree to move in? Just how juvenile is our resident man whore? Guess we won't know for sure until next year. The patient was right, he needs to buy a house or do something that is not contingent on Lexie's decisions. At the same time he needs to grow up. She's not a puppy who will blindly follow him if she were, he could never respect her. Could be interesting next year. I seriously doubt Mark can fall back into the friends with benefits relationship he had with Callie earlier in the year. She's definitely moved on LOL.
Meredith/Derek: What I seriously disliked was the idea of making their 'wedding' so cutesy. I could totally get on board with the elevator proposal and the gift of their wedding to Alex/Izzy. I loved the idea of a city hall no frills union. I even speculated as much to friends. The idea of writing it on post it notes and sticking it in a locker or whatever... yeah, dumb. It's not legal, it's not a real committment. It's another way of putting things off, which was a direct contradiction to the theme of the episode. They have not taken the step so 'now or never' means nothing in their case. It was lame and if I were a fan of the pairing I would be royally peeved off about it. I did like the fact that Derek treated her like a Resident and not an equal when it came to Izzy. He was right and if they are going to have a professional, working relationship he can't favor her. I'll give the guy credit for not backing down when they have butted heads this year.
Meredith/Cristina: They still need to talk about supporting each other even when times are tough. Twice Meredith has let Cristina down. First with the whole Sadie debacle and then when it came to understanding her problems with Owen. Still, a hug from Cristina is a huge step. Love how awkward but sincere it was.
Owen hugging George was just odd no matter how good Owen was feeling about his nightmare free sleep.
George: What did I hate? This was waaaayyyy too rushed. You see him listening to the army guy who wants his leg amputated. You really don't get the impression that he's overly impressed with the guy's loyalty to duty. He acknowledges it but that's about it. Then he's suddenly in a recruiter office? It was sloppy writing and a way to give us all a snap at the end of the season. George could have been hit by a bus at any time though. Having him join the army was simply a plot device to get a lot of people peeved off and wake them up to who/what is important in life. It worked but it was badly set up. They could have spent a hell of a lot less time on Izzy crap these last few eps and given us a better idea where George's head was. Sometimes decisions to join the service are made suddenly and seemingly out of the blue. George just doesn't seem like that type of character. The one truly beautiful moment he had was sitting with Izzy and reassuring her that she knew her own mind better than any of them.
The whole crew reacting to George and Owen: Okay I can't say I didn't laugh at the bit when Mark walks in and asks Owen what he's done to piss all the women off. I was surprised by Bailey's public declaration that she knows how screwed up Owen really is and her demand that he get George out of harm's way. Ironic considering who they were standing over. Owen's comment to 'the patient' to please live just a little while longer also made me smile. I found the conversation in the OR about George's chances of surviving the war a little odd. Everyone was so upset and angry at Owen and then suddenly they are discussing his chances with offhand comments like "he's canon fodder"? I usually don't like Meredith but in this case I agreed. "Shut up" already. Owen should not have asked but this is Grey's Anatomy so the requisite ratcheted DWAMA must be in place. Whatever....
So finally to... Drum roll please... Owen/Cristina!
First off THANK THE STARS she's not pregnant! OMFG I am soooo happy about that.
What did I hate? Well it's tough to hate anything specifically related to these two so in this case it's the writers I hate. Owen's healing process is waaaayyyyy too rushed. There are hints that he could and probably will take backward steps. Still, they are jumping forward in leaps and bounds and I'm annoyed about that. Yes I want my good vibrations for these two but not at the expense of plausible story telling. We got them talking, we got his mom back in the picture and we got them back in a public relationship all in two episodes? Okay hold on... I think I need a trauma surgeon because I nearly broke something trying to keep up with those two. So my concern is that things are moving too quick and my assumption is that their resuming a relationship is the curveball Kevin mentioned weeks ago. PTSD doesn't just disappear after a few therapy sessions. I'm guessing-hoping-that reality does come crashing back down at some point. Not enough to drive them apart but enough to remind us all about the gravity of this storyline.
What I did love were the hints of growth on both their parts. The idea that Cristina would not support what was clearly a desperate decision by Owen to rejoin the army. Which, someone correct me if I'm wrong, was probably unlikely as they forced him out due to psychological issues and he would not likely pass a psyche eval at this point in his treatment. The writers introduced this idea of him reentering the service and then just drop it without any real comment as they were in a hurry to get to the next thing. Weak writing connected to the other poorly carried out piece of George enlisting.
I liked that earlier in the day Cristina clearly disapproved of the fact that Owen had not spoken to his mother yet. That she would not really engage him until he took the step but that she would support him when he finally did. She is struggling to keep her head on straight all by herself. At least Owen has Dr. Wyatt. I loved the scene with Owen and his mother but it was too short and I can only hope we will see more. Especially if/when mom finds out he's been home for months. I'm trying to picture how Owen explained who Cristina was during this first meeting. Or how a family dinner might go in the future. Odd.
The conversation between Owen and Cris on the bench was great. She was speaking truths that doctors rarely like to acknowledge out loud. Cristina who is all about the medicine and being successful was actually admitting that all doctors fail no matter how good they are. A mirror for Owen that he seemed to take to heart. I really liked Kevin and Sandra in this scene.
The unexpected kiss when Owen was so excited about having finally slept without nightmares. AWWWWWWW
The conversation in the vent room. Yes I loved the dialogue. Owen's uncertainty until he understood that Cristina just needed to talk. His insistence that she take time while still assuring her that it was a good idea. The resonating irony of Cristina talking about not being able to breathe without Owen around. Still, I was struck by how rushed it all was. Hard to enjoy as I have the niggling sense that this could be a mistake.
That kiss in front of everyone. Yes I cheered despite my reservations because we've all waited months for a kiss initiated by Cristina. She's not afraid and that's a good thing.
finally the ending. Love how the scenes were intercut between George and Izzy. The bit of Izzy in the dress and George in the uniform seemed appropriate. I am wishing KH a fond farewell and thinking the best would be to cut TR Knight loose as well. He's been just going through the motions acting wise anyway for the last few weeks. Guess we'll find out one way or another in September. Oh yeah! I forgot about what really bugs me. George, though he serves that theme of impermanence, really shouldn't go to join the army after I've seen. I see NO clue from that patient that really influence George to make that decision.
The Mer/Der postit wedding? Cute and the idea is romantic, but the deliverance is way to cheesy. As I said, none of the storyline clicks me. Owen? Yes, I agree with you Rural, way too fast to get heal. Now as I am thinking, I have a feeling that the writers actually (stupidly) think for Cristina to say that "yes," Owen has to be healed. Huh? NO WAY! Thanks Rural for reminding me those.
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Post by MarryMeOwen on May 14, 2009 23:14:51 GMT -5
First I am breaking the reviews up in two because I dont' want to have a novel and its just easier to focus. I also want to mention what an amazing season this has been for the show. Admittedly it has had its faults, ghost sex being one of them, but I have to say that this season has really turned around, and fast. There is so much in each episode, i really am sure I will forget something, but I am kind of unsettled as to how I feel about the finale, but i am happy with how Owen and Cristina have ended up my review for "Here's to the Future" first episode: The first part of the season finale we have Mer/Der waking up post non-wedding sex in their living room. I have to say that they have really evolved full circle. From the first time we see them together, they are on her living room floor full of boxes. Its so great to see them being past all the crap of cat and mouse games, and being able to have mature conversations, not worrying what everyone thinks about their next move. Compared to the other seasons, i thought they were consistenly written this time around and I am glad that they ended up having a 'wedding' on their terms. You don't need a piece of paper, you don't need the big white wedding. Sometimes all you need is each other and that's where Mer/Der are at now and I have to say I'm diggin' it.
Izzie introduces Alex to her cancer friends. Its hard to think of Izzie as having other friends, aside from the fab five, but she does. alex just hasn't really been a part of that world. which I kidn of find ironic because he does go to her with chemo. Whatever. Anyway i loved Liza Weil on The Gilmore Girls so I was so happy seeing her on Grey's. On Gilmore Girls her character is a lot like Cristina, so it was interesting to see her in such a different role. But in the end I like how she foreshadowed the decision Izzie was going to make about the surgery vs. treatment. The thing that I had a problem with was that left and right people were telling Izzie what to do. I guess that was the point, that aside, I know it was deliberate that they have her 'happy place' be with Denny on the beach, couple that with Cristina's vision of her and meredith in the kitchen cutting up chickens. its very interesting to look back at those scenes now and remember how different each character was back then. Alex even referenced the SP car accident when he talked about Izzie to Derek. I thought that Meredith's perspective was also interesting. She is someone who has personally suffered through living with someone close to her that had lost their memory, and even though they were not that close,it was her mother afterall and had a deep effect on her. That's why I thought it was so great that Derek understood where she was coming from.
Ok so on to Owen and Cristina, one thing I love is how Cristina is constantly pushing Owen in a good way. He bounds up to her at the desk telling her that he had a good session she reminds him about the real issues he has, that he still can't go see his mother. I thought that was such a great small thing between them because you can see how they both encourage each other in different ways. Last week she was asking him about therapy, this week he was telling her how its going, but she is reminding him that he's still not 100%. I thought the case with the soldier was interesting, though it was kind of convenient how it makes Owen consider going back to Iraq. I know a lot of soldiers who are constantly thinking they need to get back there, but I also think that so much of what Owen was feeling was also based on being stuck where he was with Cristina. I was glad that she told him she wasn't supporting him in going to Iraq, then later we have the great scene of them on the bench outside, she's reminding him that he can't save everyone, but admitting to him that she doesn't want him to die. It reminds me of the scene in season 3 where Cristina tells Burke the same thing after Denny dies, but she is bawling. I was happy she went with him to see his mother. It really says a lot about what Cristina was like even from the SP, she'd never voluntarily go with a guy to see his mother, at least not on purpose she's usually sabotaged into it like with MaBurke. While the scene was short, which kind of disappointed me, it really gave me hope for them as a couple. Kevin and Sandra were just amazing in the scenes they were in together.
I have to say though I was glad they gave George air time at least in this episode, there's been such a void of him this whole season that you don't realize you feel how much until you see this episode. its kidn of like when I watched Lost last night and Rose and Bernard were suddenly there. Wierd. I like how George bonded with the soldier, and how the irony of both George and Owen wanting to do what the patient wants, You have the opposite going on with Izzie with everyone telling her what to do. I thought Callie was good in how she stuck to her guns, but ended up doing it in the end. I think she understands how messed up this guy could get if he doesn't have a shot at getting back, he might end up choking his girlfriend like she saw Owen do.
One of the things I loved was how Richard and AZ were fighting over Bailey. I've loved watching the relationship with AZ and Bailey build this year. That she actually got an interest in a specific field. I also loved AZ's reaction to Richard. She reminds me of a big kid, who just throws a tantrum when she doesn't get her way. But AZ is one fo those characters that is a bit much in big doses. Even though I love her, she's a great character, she can also get do LOL But I love the 'war' with her and richard an his shiny new toys. that totallly reminded me of an arcade game. Then in the end Bailey remembered why they do what they do to make the "joy" happen for those that can have it. It kind of reminds me how the interns would go to the maternity ward and talk to the babies when they had problems. I miss those days.
I was glad we finally got another George and Izzie scene. Its really too bad whatever issues they have professionally with the writers, because George and Izzie are great characters, and were fan favorites for so long, for them to be reduced to that scene in izzie's hospital room was kind of lame on the part of the writers. Other than that htis episode was great. I loved the Owen development and how everything just kind of set up for the next episode.
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Post by ruralstar on May 14, 2009 23:19:53 GMT -5
Oh yeah! I forgot about what really bugs me. George, though he serves that theme of impermanence, really shouldn't go to join the army after I've seen. I see NO clue from that patient that really influence George to make that decision.
The Mer/Der postit wedding? Cute and the idea is romantic, but the deliverance is way to cheesy. As I said, none of the storyline clicks me. Owen? Yes, I agree with you Rural, way too fast to get heal. Now as I am thinking, I have a feeling that the writers actually (stupidly) think for Cristina to say that "yes," Owen has to be healed. Huh? NO WAY! Thanks Rural for reminding me those. No problem.
I agree that Owen does not have to be healed for Cristina to pursue a relationship with him. Her admitting that she loves him and doesn't want to be apart is a huge step. Still, the writers imply that Owen has made a lot of progress so I expect to see backwards as well as forward motion when the series resumes this fall. Let's see if the writers give the PTSD storyline the respect it deserves or if they undo all the good they've done thus far in putting this issue front and center in a responsible fashion.
I agree whole heartedly about George. There is no reason for him to join the army. If anything, his behavior when dealing with the would be amputee seems opposite of what he ultimately winds up doing. I was quite disappointed to not get more shots of Owen in those scenes as well. His declaration in the storeroom to Cristina has no legs in part because we don't see him reacting to the vets request to return to active duty.
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Post by ruralstar on May 14, 2009 23:25:33 GMT -5
First I am breaking the reviews up in two because I dont' want to have a novel and its just easier to focus. I also want to mention what an amazing season this has been for the show. Admittedly it has had its faults, ghost sex being one of them, but I have to say that this season has really turned around, and fast. There is so much in each episode, i really am sure I will forget something, but I am kind of unsettled as to how I feel about the finale, but i am happy with how Owen and Cristina have ended up my review for "Here's to the Future" first episode: The first part of the season finale we have Mer/Der waking up post non-wedding sex in their living room. I have to say that they have really evolved full circle. From the first time we see them together, they are on her living room floor full of boxes. Its so great to see them being past all the crap of cat and mouse games, and being able to have mature conversations, not worrying what everyone thinks about their next move. Compared to the other seasons, i thought they were consistenly written this time around and I am glad that they ended up having a 'wedding' on their terms. You don't need a piece of paper, you don't need the big white wedding. Sometimes all you need is each other and that's where Mer/Der are at now and I have to say I'm diggin' it.
Izzie introduces Alex to her cancer friends. Its hard to think of Izzie as having other friends, aside from the fab five, but she does. alex just hasn't really been a part of that world. which I kidn of find ironic because he does go to her with chemo. Whatever. Anyway i loved Liza Weil on The Gilmore Girls so I was so happy seeing her on Grey's. On Gilmore Girls her character is a lot like Cristina, so it was interesting to see her in such a different role. But in the end I like how she foreshadowed the decision Izzie was going to make about the surgery vs. treatment. The thing that I had a problem with was that left and right people were telling Izzie what to do. I guess that was the point, that aside, I know it was deliberate that they have her 'happy place' be with Denny on the beach, couple that with Cristina's vision of her and meredith in the kitchen cutting up chickens. its very interesting to look back at those scenes now and remember how different each character was back then. Alex even referenced the SP car accident when he talked about Izzie to Derek. I thought that Meredith's perspective was also interesting. She is someone who has personally suffered through living with someone close to her that had lost their memory, and even though they were not that close,it was her mother afterall and had a deep effect on her. That's why I thought it was so great that Derek understood where she was coming from.
Ok so on to Owen and Cristina, one thing I love is how Cristina is constantly pushing Owen in a good way. He bounds up to her at the desk telling her that he had a good session she reminds him about the real issues he has, that he still can't go see his mother. I thought that was such a great small thing between them because you can see how they both encourage each other in different ways. Last week she was asking him about therapy, this week he was telling her how its going, but she is reminding him that he's still not 100%. I thought the case with the soldier was interesting, though it was kind of convenient how it makes Owen consider going back to Iraq. I know a lot of soldiers who are constantly thinking they need to get back there, but I also think that so much of what Owen was feeling was also based on being stuck where he was with Cristina. I was glad that she told him she wasn't supporting him in going to Iraq, then later we have the great scene of them on the bench outside, she's reminding him that he can't save everyone, but admitting to him that she doesn't want him to die. It reminds me of the scene in season 3 where Cristina tells Burke the same thing after Denny dies, but she is bawling. I was happy she went with him to see his mother. It really says a lot about what Cristina was like even from the SP, she'd never voluntarily go with a guy to see his mother, at least not on purpose she's usually sabotaged into it like with MaBurke. While the scene was short, which kind of disappointed me, it really gave me hope for them as a couple. Kevin and Sandra were just amazing in the scenes they were in together.
I have to say though I was glad they gave George air time at least in this episode, there's been such a void of him this whole season that you don't realize you feel how much until you see this episode. its kidn of like when I watched Lost last night and Rose and Bernard were suddenly there. Wierd. I like how George bonded with the soldier, and how the irony of both George and Owen wanting to do what the patient wants, You have the opposite going on with Izzie with everyone telling her what to do. I thought Callie was good in how she stuck to her guns, but ended up doing it in the end. I think she understands how messed up this guy could get if he doesn't have a shot at getting back, he might end up choking his girlfriend like she saw Owen do.
One of the things I loved was how Richard and AZ were fighting over Bailey. I've loved watching the relationship with AZ and Bailey build this year. That she actually got an interest in a specific field. I also loved AZ's reaction to Richard. She reminds me of a big kid, who just throws a tantrum when she doesn't get her way. But AZ is one fo those characters that is a bit much in big doses. Even though I love her, she's a great character, she can also get do LOL But I love the 'war' with her and richard an his shiny new toys. that totallly reminded me of an arcade game. Then in the end Bailey remembered why they do what they do to make the "joy" happen for those that can have it. It kind of reminds me how the interns would go to the maternity ward and talk to the babies when they had problems. I miss those days.
I was glad we finally got another George and Izzie scene. Its really too bad whatever issues they have professionally with the writers, because George and Izzie are great characters, and were fan favorites for so long, for them to be reduced to that scene in izzie's hospital room was kind of lame on the part of the writers. Other than that htis episode was great. I loved the Owen development and how everything just kind of set up for the next episode. *shrugs* I gave in to the urge and wrote a novel LOL
I had forgotten the bit about Arizona throwing a tantrum and her fighting for Bailey with Richard. I agree, Az is better in small doses.
Oh yes and the "I don't want you to die" line from Cris to Owen! Loved that whole scene so much because it was about both of them and who they perceive themselves to be
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Post by georgeseurat on May 14, 2009 23:28:23 GMT -5
First I am breaking the reviews up in two because I dont' want to have a novel and its just easier to focus. I also want to mention what an amazing season this has been for the show. Admittedly it has had its faults, ghost sex being one of them, but I have to say that this season has really turned around, and fast. There is so much in each episode, i really am sure I will forget something, but I am kind of unsettled as to how I feel about the finale, but i am happy with how Owen and Cristina have ended up my review for "Here's to the Future" first episode: The first part of the season finale we have Mer/Der waking up post non-wedding sex in their living room. I have to say that they have really evolved full circle. From the first time we see them together, they are on her living room floor full of boxes. Its so great to see them being past all the crap of cat and mouse games, and being able to have mature conversations, not worrying what everyone thinks about their next move. Compared to the other seasons, i thought they were consistenly written this time around and I am glad that they ended up having a 'wedding' on their terms. You don't need a piece of paper, you don't need the big white wedding. Sometimes all you need is each other and that's where Mer/Der are at now and I have to say I'm diggin' it.
Izzie introduces Alex to her cancer friends. Its hard to think of Izzie as having other friends, aside from the fab five, but she does. alex just hasn't really been a part of that world. which I kidn of find ironic because he does go to her with chemo. Whatever. Anyway i loved Liza Weil on The Gilmore Girls so I was so happy seeing her on Grey's. On Gilmore Girls her character is a lot like Cristina, so it was interesting to see her in such a different role. But in the end I like how she foreshadowed the decision Izzie was going to make about the surgery vs. treatment. The thing that I had a problem with was that left and right people were telling Izzie what to do. I guess that was the point, that aside, I know it was deliberate that they have her 'happy place' be with Denny on the beach, couple that with Cristina's vision of her and meredith in the kitchen cutting up chickens. its very interesting to look back at those scenes now and remember how different each character was back then. Alex even referenced the SP car accident when he talked about Izzie to Derek. I thought that Meredith's perspective was also interesting. She is someone who has personally suffered through living with someone close to her that had lost their memory, and even though they were not that close,it was her mother afterall and had a deep effect on her. That's why I thought it was so great that Derek understood where she was coming from.
Ok so on to Owen and Cristina, one thing I love is how Cristina is constantly pushing Owen in a good way. He bounds up to her at the desk telling her that he had a good session she reminds him about the real issues he has, that he still can't go see his mother. I thought that was such a great small thing between them because you can see how they both encourage each other in different ways. Last week she was asking him about therapy, this week he was telling her how its going, but she is reminding him that he's still not 100%. I thought the case with the soldier was interesting, though it was kind of convenient how it makes Owen consider going back to Iraq. I know a lot of soldiers who are constantly thinking they need to get back there, but I also think that so much of what Owen was feeling was also based on being stuck where he was with Cristina. I was glad that she told him she wasn't supporting him in going to Iraq, then later we have the great scene of them on the bench outside, she's reminding him that he can't save everyone, but admitting to him that she doesn't want him to die. It reminds me of the scene in season 3 where Cristina tells Burke the same thing after Denny dies, but she is bawling. I was happy she went with him to see his mother. It really says a lot about what Cristina was like even from the SP, she'd never voluntarily go with a guy to see his mother, at least not on purpose she's usually sabotaged into it like with MaBurke. While the scene was short, which kind of disappointed me, it really gave me hope for them as a couple. Kevin and Sandra were just amazing in the scenes they were in together.
I have to say though I was glad they gave George air time at least in this episode, there's been such a void of him this whole season that you don't realize you feel how much until you see this episode. its kidn of like when I watched Lost last night and Rose and Bernard were suddenly there. Wierd. I like how George bonded with the soldier, and how the irony of both George and Owen wanting to do what the patient wants, You have the opposite going on with Izzie with everyone telling her what to do. I thought Callie was good in how she stuck to her guns, but ended up doing it in the end. I think she understands how messed up this guy could get if he doesn't have a shot at getting back, he might end up choking his girlfriend like she saw Owen do.
One of the things I loved was how Richard and AZ were fighting over Bailey. I've loved watching the relationship with AZ and Bailey build this year. That she actually got an interest in a specific field. I also loved AZ's reaction to Richard. She reminds me of a big kid, who just throws a tantrum when she doesn't get her way. But AZ is one fo those characters that is a bit much in big doses. Even though I love her, she's a great character, she can also get do LOL But I love the 'war' with her and richard an his shiny new toys. that totallly reminded me of an arcade game. Then in the end Bailey remembered why they do what they do to make the "joy" happen for those that can have it. It kind of reminds me how the interns would go to the maternity ward and talk to the babies when they had problems. I miss those days.
I was glad we finally got another George and Izzie scene. Its really too bad whatever issues they have professionally with the writers, because George and Izzie are great characters, and were fan favorites for so long, for them to be reduced to that scene in izzie's hospital room was kind of lame on the part of the writers. Other than that htis episode was great. I loved the Owen development and how everything just kind of set up for the next episode. *shrugs* I gave in to the urge and wrote a novel LOL
I had forgotten the bit about Arizona throwing a tantrum and her fighting for Bailey with Richard. I agree, Az is better in small doses.
Oh yes and the "I don't want you to die" line from Cris to Owen! Loved that whole scene so much because it was about both of them and who they perceive themselves to be I LOVE that scene! Very subtle acting from both of them. ETA: *sigh* Rural, you enlightened me again. The whole "blaming Owen urging George to go to Iraq" fiasco is so forceful! I mean, Bailey as a manager, doing such a thing during an survival emergency? NO! And then, suddenly, everyone forgot about hating Owen. WTH? I mean, what's the purpose for that then? Oh, yes, because of how they want the episode to go, so Bailey, sorry, you have to be the b***h.
I missed the comment from Owen about the patient. When was that?
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Post by cl3me on May 15, 2009 0:18:24 GMT -5
I think I need to let this one sink in a little bit more before I say too much; here are a few of the more pressing thoughts.... First off I am so glad that pregnancy isn't the curveball.
I loved the scene where Cris challenges Owen on whether he is talking about his mother in therapy and whether he has gone to see her. I love that she holds him to a high standard, challenges him, and wants to make sure that he isn't just showing up to therapy and is actually making progress.....and it resulted in a breakthrough for him reconnecting with his mom and fianlly having a peaceful night's sleep! I loved the little kiss at the hospital - some of confident Owen is back!
The closet scene, it is obvious now that it was contrived to set up the scene where it's actually George who goes to enlist. He would know darn well that an honourable discharge is pretty hard to reverse. UGh. That one fell FLAT for me, and as a result alot of their scenes after that fell flat for me. As usual we are left to fill in the gaps ourselves with their storyline.
Really though, so much was contrived to set up the Izzie and George cliffhangers.
They at least left us knowing that Cris and Owen are back together, working through it together. Her kissing him, saying yes, that worked for me. Just the stuff in between her challenging Owen's progress in therapy, and her planting that kiss, didn't quite work for me.
Mer/Derek didn't get married in the hospital chapel like I predicted, but they did get "married" in the hospital. I guess the party after at the bar will have to wait until next season.
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Post by MarryMeOwen on May 15, 2009 0:23:42 GMT -5
Now or Never (Review): Ok so on to Now or Never...
So this episode is all about full circle, whatever the hell that is anymore. On Grey's it changes depending on the day. I wanted to note we had several references to the season premiere and also past finales, Alex mentioned the woman who lost her memory, Cristina referencing the icicle incident, I'm sure there are others.
Anyway I wanted to mention that it was interesting how everything was kind of weaved together in this episode, I think more solid than the previous one. the last shot we see of George, he's in Izzie's room at the hospital Meredith is saying "Your life is happening now right now... its here and you'll miss it".. couldn't be more telling. You see Alex angry because he doens't know what's going on with Izzie.
Owen hugging George was wierd I agree. LOL Since when does Owen hug anyone? I mean I guess because Cristina's not a hugger. anyway I loved Cristina' "What's huggin O'Malley" lol But i love the sweet moment with them on the bridge. I think Cristina starts realizing the impact she's had on Owen even more and that kiss was so sweet. Its nice to see 'happy' Owen, but then later on you have Cristina asking Meredith if she's better obviously asking about Owen, but I love how it leads into their best friend moment.
I loved Bailey's reaction to George's news. It's total Bailey. And I also loved when she yelled at Owen, though since when did Owen become that crazy trauma dr. to the others aside from Callie and Meredith? Stereotypes OY. Though I have to say from the beginning I figured it had to be George the minute Bailey yelled at Owen and he started crashing. Now he's like the guy that had no voice in the season premiere accident that Owen worked on and basically made the guy lose his voice by doing an emergency trach on him. Ironic how Owen kind of groomed O'Malley for trauma, he joins the army to his own devices, then gets in an accident before his future even begins.
They did a great job with making him look like he was in a crash I have to say. Although in a way its actually a blessing that they didn't know it was George until after the fact because I can't see them holding it together knowing it was one of them. That's what I love so much about the OR scene when they are all discussing O'Malley's future in the Army whether or not he'll make it. And meredith yells at them to stop it, once again it reminds me of the famed 007 moment in teh earlier seasons when Mer says "that's one of us down there". The whole thing reminded me too much of Million Dollar Baby I guess, and I hate that movie, oh well. Mark's comment to owen was funny though, ironic considering he was acting like a girl in this episode.
The irony of Izzie having memory issues now just like the woman in the premiere whose husband died and she'd never know the outcome of that. Yet at the same time you are able to see how Alex is just so angry at himself and at Izzie. His life with her just began now it is taken away and she isn't even dead, at least he thinks its taken away. I love how he talked to Derek "Talk to me like a friend not a patient" its so hard to separate your work from your life, esp when you're a doctor that the whole irony of them working on George and on Izzie simultaneously has some kind of tragic beauty about it.
On a side note I'm starting to think that Cristina will start considering switching to Oncology. I mean she basically doesn't have a teacher for cardio still, and the oncologist seems to work well with Cristina. I also think Cristina would be good at delivering the bad news to the patients, but now in a softer way than she would have before. I love the scene with Alex and Cristina out in the hall when she tells him that he needs to go down a few notches. Then I think he gets her realizing that Owen is counting Cristina into a big part of his future when he's talking about recovery and I think that is the point where she realizes she has to declare to him how she feels and not just answer a simple question. So I want to mention too how much I love the scene with Cristina and Meredith. When mer is talking about how you can't afford to not say I love you. When they are talking about marriage, and she says "I love you Cristina Yang" and then Cristina tells Meredith she's going to hug her, which we all know Cristina is not a hugger, or so we thought. And I love that it leads up to the vent scene.
I have to say that I love the vent scene. There have a been a few vent scenes, but nothing like this. I love how she just takes command in that scene, and starts talking away saying "I Love You" ok not just saying it YELLING it. "I love you ME. Cristina Yang!" LOL. I also loved how she told him he's traumatized her he thought it was the choking and she said it wasn't, it was because of how he just walked into her life and making her love him, something completely out of her control. The comment about how she can't breathe without him was so cool. It would have been so cheesy to say "I can't live without you". I love that they basically have that out in the open now, but that Owen gives her the choice to meet him half way. So far he's the one that's been declaring, making the moves, etc. now its her turn, and I was so happy to see that scene with her running up to him and kissing him with the "Yes". Just so cute and poignant at the same time. It also reminded me of the season premiere when Owen kissed her and she was speechless after, now he is speechless. Only its kind of like they are for once both in the after together, and trying like hell to move on to the future. This is a completely different Cristina, in the same way that meredith is different and I love it that Owen has brought that out in her. Kevin and Sandra really knocked it out of the park, especially in the vent scene which I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. I think Kevin looked like he was trying hard not to laugh when Owen was apologizing to Cristina for making her love him LOL So good! In a wierd way it reminded me of Izzie yelling at Denny for making her love him.
Mark and Lexie-was kind of cute and all, but I felt so much was going on in the episode I really didn't care. Though I have loved the development of Mark he's really growing up LOL
I liked the conflict with AZ and Callie. I esp liked how we got to learn something about AZ for once. That her life isn't all roller skates and "awesome". I can totally see Callie's point of view though and I like it that she can still care about George in that way, in spite of everything it also shows how she's grown as a character.
I loved how Bailey struggled with the decision the whole episode as to whether or not take the peds fellowship and I agree Sandra and Chandra should both get Emmy noms. That scene was just so heartbreaking. I love how Bailey chose her son over her profession. I think it meant more to her than the marriage that has been over for quite some time.
The scene with Izzie and DNR was kind of hard to watch, I dont think I would be as affected by it as I was. My dad actually died of heart failure last year and he didn't have a DNR but its not an easy decision to make when you have to make it, but he did say that he didn't want life support. Its a tough call to do, but their decision kind of made me angry, because it was selfish and clearly not what Izzie wanted. I think if she pulls through, there will be a lot of anger.
For those of you that don't know the interns start calling George 007 when he botches a surgery with Burke and from that day on they call him that because he started out such a bad surgeon. In the end George finally passes his boards and becomes Owen's star student. That's what's so bittersweet about 007 being the thing that identifies him to Meredith in the end. Like I said I knew it from the get go, but when everyone's emotions start going, you really see how they couldn't have all worked on him together in the same way. It was a really bittersweet moment, especially when you see izzie also crashing and that shot of her in the prom dress from Season 2 going up the elevator that opens with George standing there in uniform. But at the same time you can see them trying to bring her back and how she kind of stops before getting out of the elevator.
I am guessing we are supposed to believe that George is the dead one, and Izzie is the one that lives, but for how long?
Mer/Der were awesome I love their make shift marriage-and their vows because there is no time in the day for silly things like getting married. It just fits them and I think where they are at now, I just love how it was handled and I"m glad I didn't have to sit through a big poofy wedding with them making puppy eyes at each other.
All in all i thought it was great how everything kind of came together in the end, Obviously the Owen and Cristina stuff was amazing for what it was. I am guessing that George's situation will be another survivor guilt trip for Owen which will be unfortunate but now that Owen and Cristina are together it will be easier I think and he won't have to deal with it himself, but what I worry about is how the others will take it out on Owen. I guess only time will tell.
Kevin and Sandra have really been solid all season I shudder to think of how different it would be if he hadn't joined the show this year. Thank you Kevin for such a great year on Grey's!
Mer's voiceover: "Did you say it? I love you. I don't ever want to live without you. You changed My life. Did you say it? Make a plan. Set a goal, work toward it. But every now and then look around, drink it in. It might all be gone tomorrow"
(Ok totally off topic doesn't that remind you of Ferris Beuller?)
This is why I think Owen and Cristina will still be on track and I'm still hopeful that he won't fall off the wagon after this.... Just sayin'
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Post by MarryMeOwen on May 15, 2009 0:30:29 GMT -5
Something I forgot to mention abotu Here's to the Future In the end scene you have the cross cutting with George and then Owen going to see his mother, I thought it was very clever and even though we know that it wasn't Owen going to war again, there was still that suspense.
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Post by georgeseurat on May 15, 2009 0:47:34 GMT -5
Okay, my last comment about this season finale--- WIERD! But this is Grey's Anatomy, so I'm not going to invest a lot of energy to think about it until fall.
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Post by MarryMeOwen on May 15, 2009 2:15:37 GMT -5
The more I think about this: I feel like we were kind of robbed of a great scene with Owen and his mom. I mean I was ecstatic that Cristina went with him, that is huge on her part, but I woudl have liked more conversation, etc. and seeing how she interacted with Cristina as well. I know they didn't have time for that, but I felt so much more could have been done there, especially since it was such a huge deal for him. On a side note it was ironic that George got in the bus accident going to see his mother...I guess the metaphor there is that Cristina stopped Owen from getting wrecked again..
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Post by TeamMcKidd on May 15, 2009 3:44:55 GMT -5
wow, I did not notice all the parallels between characters so these reviews make me want to watch it all over again. Thanks everyone! I also have been watching from season 1, but didn't remember the very poignant sign Meredith figures out at the end. Thanks to Maya for pointing that 1 out!
i agree with some non-spoilers indefinitely: Chandra and Sandra deserve Emmy's this year, thank Goodness Kevin joined the show and theirs is the 1 relationship that doesn't seem forced (well, most of the time) and I wanted more time with the mom! toughest ending paired with the voiceover had me bawling like i haven't in a really long time.
There were some richly humourous moments, though subtle at times in this one, that people pointed out and I really loved, too! Bailey's "intervention" conversation about 6pm, like it was a rumble--LOVED it.
I'm still soaking it all in as well. Might take me a 2nd or 3rd viewing...lol
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Post by ruralstar on May 15, 2009 5:45:48 GMT -5
ETA:
I missed the comment from Owen about the patient. When was that?
When Owen and Co were leaving the trauma center and headed for the ER pushing the gurney.
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Post by ruralstar on May 15, 2009 5:46:52 GMT -5
The more I think about this: I feel like we were kind of robbed of a great scene with Owen and his mom. I mean I was ecstatic that Cristina went with him, that is huge on her part, but I woudl have liked more conversation, etc. and seeing how she interacted with Cristina as well. I know they didn't have time for that, but I felt so much more could have been done there, especially since it was such a huge deal for him. On a side note it was ironic that George got in the bus accident going to see his mother...I guess the metaphor there is that Cristina stopped Owen from getting wrecked again.. Seems like a plausbile metaphor for me. As for the rest, I agree.
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Post by ruralstar on May 15, 2009 5:48:13 GMT -5
I think I need to let this one sink in a little bit more before I say too much; here are a few of the more pressing thoughts.... First off I am so glad that pregnancy isn't the curveball.
I loved the scene where Cris challenges Owen on whether he is talking about his mother in therapy and whether he has gone to see her. I love that she holds him to a high standard, challenges him, and wants to make sure that he isn't just showing up to therapy and is actually making progress.....and it resulted in a breakthrough for him reconnecting with his mom and fianlly having a peaceful night's sleep! I loved the little kiss at the hospital - some of confident Owen is back!
The closet scene, it is obvious now that it was contrived to set up the scene where it's actually George who goes to enlist. He would know darn well that an honourable discharge is pretty hard to reverse. UGh. That one fell FLAT for me, and as a result alot of their scenes after that fell flat for me. As usual we are left to fill in the gaps ourselves with their storyline.
Really though, so much was contrived to set up the Izzie and George cliffhangers.
They at least left us knowing that Cris and Owen are back together, working through it together. Her kissing him, saying yes, that worked for me. Just the stuff in between her challenging Owen's progress in therapy, and her planting that kiss, didn't quite work for me.
Mer/Derek didn't get married in the hospital chapel like I predicted, but they did get "married" in the hospital. I guess the party after at the bar will have to wait until next season.
Thanks for clearing up my question about re-enlisting. I thought that was the case!
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Post by MarryMeOwen on May 15, 2009 8:34:34 GMT -5
wow, I did not notice all the parallels between characters so these reviews make me want to watch it all over again. Thanks everyone! I also have been watching from season 1, but didn't remember the very poignant sign Meredith figures out at the end. Thanks to Maya for pointing that 1 out! I thought there were also paralells with Cristina and Bailey: No problem I also wanted to piont out there is a parallel going on with Bailey and Cristina that I found interesting. When AZ and Richard tell Bailey that she has the fellowship and notice she's not thrilled, he tells her to meet him halfway..later on in the vent Owen says the same to Cristina when she declares her love to him. She seems to not believe that she's actually saying it out loud so she says it over and over, so when Bailey told The Chief about her divorce and mentioned it was the first time she said it out loud and broke down, it totally made me think of Cristina telling Owen she loved him. She also basically told him she loved him at first sight when you think about it she mentioned the whole icicle thing and how he made her love him, though we all knew that already Not to mention that Cristina and Bailey have been by Izzie's side the most. I have to say I've never seen Cristina smile so much in an episode. Bailey gives up the peds Fellowship because she realizes she needs to be there for her son now more than ever, Cristina tells Owen she loves him and decides to be with him in the end because losing him the first time around was hard enough. Though technically she lost Owen twice. We see the two characters on the show who are notorious for their brutal honesty and truth, breaking down their walls when they each have their epiphany's and face their demons, realizing that sometimes you need to either take the chance, or give something up that you really want to have some piece of mind.
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Post by Leanne on May 15, 2009 10:29:04 GMT -5
It was a dead heat in the 9-10 p.m. battle of Grey’s Anatomy on ABC versus the season-finale of CBS’ fading CSI, with each drama at a 9.5/15 in the overnights. Grey’s Anatomy (which concluded the season at 10 p.m.) will, no doubt, win the hour among adults 18-49. Third in the time period was the season-finale of Hell’s Kitchen on Fox (4.4/ 7), followed by the season-ending episodes of NBC’s The Office (3.9/ 6) and 30 Rock (3.5/ 5), and the season-finale of the CW’s Supernatural (1.9/ 3). Stanley Hudson finally seen laughing on The Office last night was one of the funniest moments on TV this season.
Mediaweek A second episode of Grey’s Anatomy on ABC, the season-finale, finished first in the overnights at 10 p.m., with a 10.3/17. Second was a Thursday edition of CSI: NY (8.5/14), which also closed the season, followed by NBC’s quickly fading Southland (series-low 3.4/ 6). What started out promising for NBC has quickly diminished.
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