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 10.09 Review: Those Feelings of Guilt

For all those that have yet to watch tonight’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, entitled ‘Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word’, here’s where I suggest you do that before proceeding ahead. This is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

This week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy was a really strong episode. The change of scenery was the perfect tone, and the way it weaved the flashback scenes into it, while occasionally confusing, were mostly well done. While Meredith is still my favourite character, I really enjoyed seeing the drama that is Callie’s life at the moment; definitely makes for more interesting television.

While it did seem to fit with why Arizona chose the moment she did to cheat on Callie, the whole baby thing was a little thrown in there. I get that this is an ensemble show, and we don’t always see everything that goes on behind closed doors between these characters, but you’d think a jaw dropper like Arizona wanting another baby and wanting to carry it would have warranted screen time.  Nonetheless, it would be interesting if these two get passed their marital woes and decide to try again for another baby. I really did enjoy the way they wove this sequence of scenes into the disaster of the medical malpractice suit. A nice flare of happy to go with the distraught and disheartening.

There were a number of other good points I loved about this episode. The fact that this entire staff is behind Callie as she goes through this trial was wonderful. I loved how Hunt showed up and helped Callie through the sea of reporters getting too much in her face. I also really enjoyed the fact that Webber had to be there for her, and his remark about almost not being there because Kepner was a terrible driver. Also how well Callie and Arizona seemed to be interacting with each other throughout the episode. And I absolutely loved Meredith’s speech to Callie after she found the letter hidden behind the bookshelf. She really is one to have moments of great wisdom. And of course Callie’s dad showing up and setting her on the path to trying to work to resolve her marriage with Arizona.

Overall, I greatly enjoyed this episode. Sure this series can’t always have great periods of drama wrapped well with its writing like this episode, but I would like to see more of this on a consistent basis. Also, it was really nice not to have to be wrapped up in every single characters life in an episode, and being able to focus on Callie and her interactions with others. This is more of what I want for this show, and if it succeeds I may stick around for an eleventh season. Oh, who am I kidding? I probably will anyway.

My rating: 7.5 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“Turns out she punches pretty hard for such a little person.” – Hunt explains to Callie how he had to fight Bailey to be the first on the scene of the trial.

“Oh, I will miss you most of all.” – Arizona tells her glass of wine in a flashback, after deciding to be the one that carries the baby.

“The fact is, you did nothing wrong.” – Meredith sheds words of wisdom on Callie, explaining a difference between emotions and negligence.

“But how will you know if you never try?” – Callie’s father says to her, concerning Arizona and their marriage.

All right, now, just one more show left to go. Stay tuned 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 10.07 Review: The Magic of Halloween

Anyone that has yet to watch Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, titled ‘Thriller’, then that is what I suggest you go do before reading ahead. This is not a spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! You’ve been warned.

So, not a bad episode, but also not overwhelmingly great. For one thing, I didn’t find that the music fit in a lot of the scenes, despite the Halloween ambiance. And while I did enjoy getting to see a lot of Meredith in scenes, I still felt that this was more of a filler episode than anything, even though there were a few things to happen.

I was happy to see Webber finally apologize to Meredith, he took his damn time doing it but here it was. I don’t think that there was enough of a scene between them, but it was a decent apology. The whole thing with Ben was a little strange. I can see him loving Halloween, but not that he’d drop out of his program after being so gung ho about it. But I am intrigued to learn what is going on with Bailey. Is she still having repercussions from that whole glove incident last season? Or is this something else.

While there were some parts of Shane’s scenes I didn’t like during this episode, I was happy to see him take over that uninsured woman’s medical troubles. I don’t completely understand the rationale behind his guilt, but I do think that it’s making him a better person, and a more interesting person. Plus he looked weirdly good in a sleeveless shirt.

The way Jo worked her problems out with Karev was a progressive step towards them finding happiness again. We all know Karev doesn’t like conveying his vulnerabilities, but I hope with Jo that he is able to eventually get to that point where he can show all of himself to another woman that isn’t named Izzie. I loved that she was able to suck it up and go over to the house and apologize, even if she didn’t completely understand the situation before hand. She owned up to her mistakes, and that’s good on her. Plus, she looked great in the Tinkerbell costume, so that was fun to see.

I’m not really sure what’s going on with Cristina this season. I know this was supposed to be the year of the Yang, due to Sandra Oh leaving at the end of this season, but I’m not feeling that very much yet. Her fighting with Meredith is a little too much, especially since last season they were still very in tuned, but suddenly a second child changes that? I kind of feel like they’re doing this so that Cristina decides it’s time to leave at the end of the season. Sure, I don’t want the character to die, but it feels ludicrous that disassociating her with Meredith will help to lead her character to leave for good.

Alright, I believe I’ve made my peace with this episode. It was definitely a filler, but it was pleasant to watch. I still don’t think this series has much leg in it left, but it’s not the worst thing out there, especially given that it’s in its tenth season. While I know this won’t be its last season, I do hope that eleven caps it off, because there are only so many reasonable things that can happen to these characters to create a sense of drama in their lives.

Oh, and before I forget, I have to mention that of course Grey’s brought in the bath salts case from Florida was it? That I found perfect for this episode. Also, is it actually possible for the body to stop producing adrenaline? That seems a little ridiculous.

My rating: 6.5 out of 10.

Best Lines:

“I’m everywhere.” – Bailey tells the first year Residents about where she came from.

“I’m trying to teach them and you won’t let them learn.” – Webber explains to Bailey.

Okay, now I just have to go review The Vampire Diaries. After that hopefully you’ll be able to catch my reviews of Dracula and Haven. Stick around for more.

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.