Grey's Anatomy 10.12 Review: Standing Up For What You Believe In

Anyone that has yet to watch Thursday night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, entitled ‘Get Up, Stand Up’, now would be a good time to go and do that before proceeding ahead. For this is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

Being that I watched this episode four days ago and am really late in reviewing it, this will likely be brief. While I am happy that Meredith and Cristina were finally working their shit out and the way they were doing it was quite good, I still believe that Yang’s character is being ruined this season. I feel like the only way they think they can send Cristina’s character off, is for her and Meredith to have grown apart, and that’s just happening quite drastically this season. I mean, Meredith wanted Cristina in the room when she gave birth, and now it’s like they’re so far apart from each other that Yang will want to leave? It just doesn’t make sense, and is poorly written in my opinion.

The best character in this week’s winter finale episode, in my opinion, was definitely Kepner. She’s honestly grown into a character I actually like, when I was adamantly disappointed that she came back after being fired a few seasons ago. It’s strange that her character has grown in such a way that she is no longer intolerable and is quite fun to watch as a supporting character. That is, as long as she’s not with Avery. I really loved these two as best friends, but after they slept together they’ve never been able to get back to that point where I truly enjoy seeing them onscreen together. But, it was rather obvious the entire time at the wedding that Avery was going to stand up, so we’ll see where this goes.

All in all, this was a decent episode and winter finale. It was very beautiful that the hospital staff (that we follow on screen, at least) all wanted to show up to Kepner’s wedding. Also, I’m intrigued by what this whole business with the president calling Shepperd will get into, but it’ll definitely be dangerous waters for him and Meredith. I also really loved watching Ross finally break down, and seeing Kepner have to track all the bridesmaids down when it’s supposed to be her day. So, not a bad episode, I just think this series isn’t pushing for greatness or reasonable writing lately and it makes it only decent and easy to watch.

My rating: 7 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“I was the kid, but I was the dad.” – Karev professes to his father.

“Never be afraid to stand up for yourself. Just be sure you’re right when you do.” – Bailey shares her wisdom with Murphy.

Okay, major apologies for the extreme lateness of this. I have several excuses, but I’ll spare you the details. Anyways, check back shortly for my review of Haven. I’ll try and get to Once Upon A Time and Revenge, but I have an exceedingly early morning (at least for me), so those may not be up until tomorrow.

Grey's Anatomy 10.11 Review: Progress Begins with Failure

Anyone that has yet to watch last night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, entitled ‘Man on the Moon’, now would be the best time to go and do that. For this is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

Well, this was a pretty good episode of the series that’s come about as of late. Kepner’s sisters were in town for her bridal shower, and we got to see her stick to her guns and tell them off for calling her ducky. Aside from the stupidity of having put her with Jackson in the first place, I’m kind of liking Kepner more this season, with the backbone she seems to have grown.

Elsewhere, Cristina and Ross were spending a lot of time together. We first saw them this episode in one of the on call rooms, and it definitely reminded me of early Grey’s, where attending’s and interns got their freak on a fair amount of the time. The difference is, I’m still not rooting for Ross, at all, especially with how big of an ass he is being to Meredith. He may just be trying to stick up for Cristina, but he’s just coming across as a dick. I felt especially heartbroken when they acted like old school Mer and Cristina after the baby started getting better. It made me really sad when Mer tried to confront Cristina about Ross’s attitude towards her being rather cordial and trying to take the high road, and Cristina just acted like a jerk and twisted her words. I’m really sick of these two not being friendly, I could really use them being best friends again, especially knowing this is Sandra Oh’s last year. I feel like they’re ruining they’re best friend time and replaced it with some drama.

There were some great things to this episode. The music they played near the end was some quality background tunes, particularly Lorde’s ‘Team’. Also, there were fair amounts of nice shots of Seattle interspersed throughout the episode, with one particular one sticking in my mind. Another thing I loved was the whole dealings with Derek, Callie, and the woman trying to move the fingers. I felt so bad for the way she was treating her husband, only for him to be the reason she was doing this, and her ability to do it with him standing there was just beautiful and made me teary eyed. That was a wonderful television moment that was actually able to move me with its beauty. And finally, I really adored the face that crossed over Arizona when one of the Kepner sisters said her husband and her were still working through his infidelity.

All in all, a decent episode of the series. It was certainly better than the two hundredth episode, but not quite as good as the last episode or two. I did enjoy getting to see Bailey forced into working through her problems with that woman, with the overly large features, hovering around her. Definitely loved Webber getting to talk with Bailey this week. There were definitely some heartfelt moments to this episode, and that’s something I really enjoy. The writing wasn’t as tight as it could have been, but they managed.

My rating: 7 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“I’m allergic to boring surgeries.” – Murphy tells Edwards.

“Those poor puppies.” – Edwards murmurs.

“Progress looks like a bunch of failures. And you can have feelings about that because it’s sad, but you can’t fall apart.” – Meredith shares her wisdom with Edwards.

“It doesn’t matter, as long as you say something nice.” – Webber lets Murphy and Edwards in on his wisdom of Kepner’s bridal shower where she’s getting gifts.

“Accept that you have a disease.” – Webber tells Bailey.

“Sometimes the key to making progress is to recognize how to take that very first step. Then you start your journey.” – Meredith’s over voice says.

Okay, folks, I’m off to watch The Crazy Ones now, so check back soon for that. Also, you have no idea how unbelievably difficult it is to watch and write notes about these shows tonight when I had a ridiculously cute kitten trying to lie on my paper.

Grey's Anatomy 10.10 Review: Doctors Always Know When Something is Wrong

All those that have yet to watch tonight’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, titled ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, this is where I suggest you go do that that before proceeding ahead. For this is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILER! You’ve been warned.

Well, this week’s episode wasn’t nearly as good as last week’s, but it was jam-packed full of drama. Meredith and Cristina are still on the outs, which I am looking forward to the day when they’re not. We only have so much Mer and Cristina time, so why is Shonda throwing it away on this? The way their acting around each other, I just can’t see how it could’ve gotten this bad.

Also, I’m kind of sick of this whole Bailey fiasco. OCD because of something bad that happened to her, really? Her character is getting this whole drama-filled story, but it’s just making me hate her character. The way she’s going is just completely annoying. I’m honestly happier to have her husband around than I am to have her around at this point. She’s just… not an interesting character anymore because this just seemed to come out of leftfield. From all that we knew of this character over the course of nine seasons, this never seemed like a possible scenario. I guess I’m just digging my heels in, in regards to liking this storytelling.

Webber also got a bit of a story this week. It appears he desperately wants out of the hospital, and who can blame him? He has been in that hospital for… how long exactly? Anyways, he wants out and in turn pushes himself too far, ending up breaking a rib. For the most, I really enjoyed his character this week, up until the point where he’s yelling at Jo to put the machine higher. I get it, he really wants out of there, but he’s not going to get there any faster the way he’s trying.

Overall, this was a pretty good, drama-filled episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I’m still not feeling it that this is Sandra Oh’s last year, but then they haven’t given much to her character except the Meredith thing, and getting over Owen. And trust me, I’m over Crowen. Otherwise, this episode was enjoyable. While I don’t always agree with the way Shonda runs this series, it is her show and I know how much it bugs me when people think they can write my stories better than me. In a different way, sure, but not better. So, I’ll try to let it go as long as this series is still enjoyable to watch. Oh, and also, it was nice seeing Alex – I mean the babysitter – in this week’s episode. That’s a Chuck reference for those of you that don’t know.

My rating: 7 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“You kiss my kids with that mouth?” – Meredith asks Alex.

“Don’t people kill themselves trying to make those?” – Jo asks. “Everything has a price.” – Webber replies, regarding deep-fried turkey.

“It never bothered me when she was mean to other people, but it really sucks when she’s mean to me.” – Meredith explains, concerning her ousting with Cristina.

Okay, one more show to go and then CHRISTMAS FEVER! So, there’s thirty-three days to go, whatever. Anyways, check back in soon for my review of The Crazy Ones.

Grey's Anatomy 10.08 Review: We Don't Always Recognize When to Stop Ourselves

For all those that have yet to watch tonight’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, entitled ‘Two Against One’, then now would be your last chance to do so without the threat of spoilers. As always, this is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

Can I just say how angry I am with this series? I mean, this is Cristina’s last year on the show, why do they have to go and through her and Mer’s relationship through a loop? Why are they trying to ruin it? From what I can recall of how last season ended, this wasn’t in the works, so why is this absolutely necessary? I can understand the occasional tiff, but all of this?

Other than my issue with that story narrative, this was a decent episode. There was some nice progression with Webber’s character that I quite enjoyed, some honest development to his story. There was also some quality Lorde playing in the background during a scene. I’m just curious to know why Alex thought Meredith couldn’t get the one tumour out. I mean why would she say she could do it just because Cristina said she wasn’t as good a surgeon as her? I’m also curious to know what is going on with Bailey. I thought this whole deal with the glove incident had been resolved last season, but here it is again, rearing its ugly head.

All in all, not a bad episode. There were some good points to it that I enjoyed, as well as some nice drama that is always evident in this series. It’s still quite an enjoyable show, for something in its tenth season, but the fact that a lot of the series regulars from years past are no longer in it, I worry that it won’t stay good for long after they all eventually begin to move on. That starts again this year with Yang, but who will it be next year?

My rating: 7 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“Did you hear Mer just revolutionized the world of cutlery?” – Karev asks Yang.

“He’s a guy in a bathrobe.” Harvey mutters about Webber’s vouching for Shepherd and Avery.

“If you want it faster, page God.” – Edwards tells Ross, regarding the 3D printer.

Okay, I’m off to watch The Crazy Ones now, check back soon for my review of that.

Grey's Anatomy 10.06 Review: Making the Pieces Fit

For all those that have yet to watch tonight’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, entitled ‘Map of You’, I suggest you go and do so now. As always, this is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

That was a pretty compelling episode this week. Lots of bits and pieces that all somehow managed to fit together. That’s the Grey’s Anatomy I’ve come to love. While this series has become a little tired, even so the stories and acting is much more captivating than that of The Vampire Diaries, which has only managed half the seasons this series has.

So Cristina and Meredith’s relationship is still on the rocks, even though the former thinks they can go back to the friendship they had, despite the words she’d spoken. I thought it very fitting the way Meredith kind of put her in her place, one of Ellen Pompeo’s best scenes in this episode, although she didn’t have a lot of screen time. Still, we all know they’ll go back to being each other’s person to some extent eventually.

The scenes between Richard and Jo were nice and light and fun to watch. It was enjoyable getting to see her running around and putting pressure on her brain to figure out what was causing the pain in Richard’s shoulder. He’s also looking much better this week, and it was fun to watch him tell his doctor what to do being that he is also her teacher. Still, I hope to eventually see reconciliation with Meredith.

While it was basically predictable to where Alex kept going each night (and for surgeons, boy can these doctors drink), it still provided for an interesting story. My heart broke for him when the picture his father pulled out of his son turned out to be a half-brother he knew nothing about. He thought by some chance his father actually thought of him, but no, it was his latest child that he’d done wrong to. But then, we know how crappy his dad is when he can’t even recognize his own son standing before him. Not until – I think – the man hit him for basically being such a crappy dad all around.

The story between Leah and Arizona was a little much, and I’m not a big fan of Derek medicine heavily focused episodes, but otherwise this was a pretty good episode. No, I don’t constantly get excited about this series like I did in earlier years, but it does provide a compelling enough story each week, and it’s a comfortable kind of thing to watch. Yes, a major soap opera, but still oddly comforting.

My rating: 7 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“You make me sound like a soft drink.” – Meredith says to Callie, who’s going on about being your own brand.

“Air on the side of all of it.” – Cristina tells Shane.

“I hope you’re not thinking I’m pregnant.” – Webber yells after Jo, who’s going to look for an ultrasound machine.

“Also the automatic paper towel thingy won’t recognize me as human.” – Cristina explains to Meredith.

Alright, ladies and gentlemen, I’m off to go watch The Crazy Ones. Then I’ll probably watch a movie or something. Stay tuned.