I HSTE Teddy and Mark together, it just sucks! Lexie helped bring out the softer side of Marka and should end up with him. The punishment for her childishness is enough!
holly
March 15th, 2010 6:55 AM
I guess the problem for the MerDer storyline is that they are happily married. It's quite an achievement to have made their courtship and many breakups last for over 100 episodes. The problem of Webber's drinking temporarily increased the number of times they shared a scene together. Now they appear together but their interaction isn't the purpose of the scene.
All work and no play make for a below par MerDer storyline. But even that's not true anymore cos MerDer don't even do cases together anymore. I really am missing Der in the OR.
crazy88s
March 15th, 2010 5:29 AM
Aw, I sometimes feel like I'm the only one who still loves Lexie, standing out here in the cold waving a little Lex flag forlornly *whimpers*
Okay, I know she's been acting immature lately, but she should, this was her first serious relationship and she's devastated now it's over. The moment she realized that it really was done and Mark was moving on, she fell to pieces, and I have to say, I felt for her. I suppose it doesn't hurt that I am 25 and broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago, so I can sympathize.
mfcgal
March 14th, 2010 9:32 PM
If I talk about characters as if they are real it is because I've do I see Lexie (and all others) as a person in a TV show. This may me a TV show but there are a lot of Lexis out there that need to grow up, perhaps they watch the show and they can learn something.
As far as telling people to stop watching if they don't like it is because as all the TV shows the characters change and "mature", just as in real life. I think people need to either just see the show as it is evolving, which in my opinion, it might be a little different than the first few seasons, but I still like it and not because some other characters are no longer there, I am not going to criticize it and complain day in and day out. There are viewers out there that enjoy the show no matter what and it just get old the whining and complaining.
nj
March 14th, 2010 6:06 PM
I miss the old show as well and contrary to the other post that dis's those that feel this way, I found it a little creepy that you talked to the characters like they were real. I agree with Mari and miss the old GA. The dynamic that was there. I watch the first three seasons over and over but hardly watch the new ones. I noticed Peter Horton - ala Thirtysomething actor and director is now missing. Seems to be the problem. I say fire the writing staff and the producers. Bring back izzy and George you fools.
Dance It Out Rank: Guest Star
March 14th, 2010 3:02 PM
Callie and Bailey were so sweet together. I love that Callie is becoming whole and healed and giving relationship advice. Lexie breaking down crying was rather heartbreaking, though. I like Chyler Leigh much better than her character, but that scene was just plain sad. It felt like she was finally coming to terms with the breakup; up until then, sleeping with Alex was just her being in denial. I wish Meredith had tried to comfort her a bit, though. I'd really like to see them bond more.
mfcgal
March 14th, 2010 12:53 PM
A couple of things....I am just so tire of people saying the show has gone downhill, it is not good anymore and so on, yet, they are always the same. Hint, if you don't like it, go watch another show. I just don't understand this.
Lexie, OMG Lexie, I feel so bad for you. First you are a pro, just sleeping with Alex just for "fun" and now that you know Mark is moving on, you can't handle it. Well, hopefully this will open your eyes and make you think about a few things...Do you love Mark? Do you want a family with him? etc if you do, then you better hurry... if not so interested, then concentrate on others and please not Alex, there is really no chemistry there...I've been saying for a couple of weeks I can see you with Jax.
Mer/Chris: love that "couple". I think it was pretty clear who Mer was referring to when she was talking to Owen...
Mer/Der: love it! yes they don't show them like they use to, but at least we know they are in a "happy place"
Chief: love the ginger q
cara
March 14th, 2010 12:51 PM
just love love LOVE THIS EPISODE! favorite moment?...sloan and lexie FINALLY OVER!!!YAHOO! Although I still think mark and addison has better chemistry together but i'm willing to give mark and teddy a chance...anybody but lexie. miranda and ben are quite a cute couple too.hopefully, the writers will let that relationship go on a bit longer
simi
March 13th, 2010 3:08 PM
Oh common, both Mark and Lexie have slept with other people since they've broken up, but Mark and Teddy?? Nooooo.... please, this is ridiculous! Mark and Lexie still seem to have feelings for each other and I liked them as a couple. They should be together again.
Jen
March 13th, 2010 1:56 PM
I remember LOVING Grey's, couldnt wait for it to be on.Now I have them on my dvr and hardly watch them. It's sad because it was such a great show. Now there's just too much going on too many couples too many people breaking up just when you start liking them together. I think this is my last season with Grey's. It's sad :(
Jamie
March 13th, 2010 1:56 PM
The show was ok. I don't like Mark and teddy together. I want him back with Lexie. Lov them together.
I want more Merder, love them as well. Don't like Derrik as chief.
Overall it was so so.
ana114
March 13th, 2010 12:51 PM
@Mia I stopped liking Lexie the moment she told Meredith to "give me my dad back" and stole Meredith's file to see if she was a match for the liver transplant, that was so wrong IMO After she broke up with Mark she been acting like spoil child.
Mia
March 13th, 2010 10:52 AM
ugh Lexie annoyed me in this episode. Now she's sad after she slept with Alex many times that Marks moving on...
can't stand her, she's very much a hypocrite.
Cristina was freaking Hilarious! Love that girl :) and Arizona she's just so adorable and funny all wrapped in one. Callie is amazing!
I’m still disappointed. I miss the old GA. I miss George, the five interns. They friendship and conflicts. I like they are grown up, at least some of them. But I miss the interaction. The dynamic the show had before.
But most of all I miss Meredith and Derek. A little chat in the nurse station, a coffee, a lunch. Something.
I really can’t understand why they can’t have a scene together. Doesn’t make sense. Don’t need to focus on them. But just a scene? I can’t. I’m upset and frustrated.
Jumpsuits
March 13th, 2010 8:53 AM
Sorry, but I from my point of view Lexie and Sloan were a miss! I am sorry to say, but I don't stand her character. Never did. She was bearable somewhere in the time, when she moved in with George.
I just can't stand her character. Sloan is so over her.
Sloan and Callie would be hot and a great match
Jo
March 13th, 2010 7:29 AM
Ive got high hopes for this episode. I was rooting for Owen trying to keep up with the doctors of Seattle Grace by being a bit more competetive.But mostly this episode made me think about him keeping up with Cristina. I think it was a sweet gesture that subconsciously Owen was trying to prove that professionally he can be competetive. He is portraying this amazing humble doctor, I get that, but this episode showed more of his side. To be honest, Cristina pushed him well enough to see his potentials. I love the idea of this healthy competetive interaction among these doctors, old and new. I understand that a lot of GA fanbase are not at all please but I think the writters are trying to provide alternatives for us audience to think about the potentials of all the GA characters. I know it lack MerDer scenes but the writters wants us to focus on other GA characters lives as well. I started watching GA because of Owen and Cristina and to be honest I wont be interested anymore as I am right
dutchy78
March 13th, 2010 6:31 AM
The first episode this season (which is one of my favorites so far) that just wasn't interesting at all! Couldn't care for the Owen-Richard SL and Bailey and Sloan may have been funny, but were totally out of character.
The only thing I liked was the groundwork for the Callie-Arizona "bump on the roads" SL. I love them (seperately as well as together), but I need some drama around them. Some depth, some tears - so I can cry along. If that means a short break-up, than I'm okay with that. Cause I have faith. I know they're Shonda's second fav couple... so they'll be fine!
But first some tears please, it's been too long... ;)
ps. I agree with Ela, the actors don't look that good these days. They all look tired, pale, chubby (or too skinny)... well, not good! The result of 16-hour work days?!
soso
March 13th, 2010 5:42 AM
I can understand why the cast of GA has expanded to give a wider scope for storylines. Avery is making more appearances than most of the additional cast members do. I think the structure of the episodes makes one character more central to each episode. Ep 18 will be Hunt centric. Karev will be central when his brother turns up.
But I don't like the way MerDer are now being background characters who can get through a whole episode without even having on camera conversation with each other. Having them in the same room on camera isn't good enough. In ep17 Der left and Mer stayed at the hospital. We don't even get a goodbye now, let alone a kiss. I'm glad to see how strong their marriage is, but give Kirsta and Shonda need a reality check. You have to indulge your fan base in order to keep people watching.
I read that Kirsta is saying EP is working a bit less. I'm really happy EP chose not to take her maternity leave entitlement but carried on working. But use any on screen time EP
McShip Rank: Recurring Character
March 12th, 2010 9:54 PM
@spaced.OUT
(Second time saying this ;D)
I agree with you. On EVERYTHING. It's gone waaaaaaaay downhill for me and I kind of ponder if I will or will not watch the 7th season. Some of the episodes in the 6th season are a little interesting, interesting enough for me to watch them. Though, I think Grey's Anatomy has hit rock bottom for me. I'm probably not going to watch it anymore if it doesn't get better (PLEASE GET BETTER). My brother thinks it stupid that I'm watching it. :P I am this close (puts up a hand and makes about a centimeter with two fingers) to agreeing with him. Sorry, Grey's Anatomy. You have hit you're low for me. :(
ma-ma-mea
March 12th, 2010 9:23 PM
Shonda is shutting her mouth about, obviously, she wants more people to watch this horrible excuse of "medical" drama, or should I say "highschool-pretend-you're-a-doctor-and lets-make-out-drama". And of course who is she going to use? It would be the only person who won an Emmy from her show, and of course the "ungrateful-beyotch-who-just-can't-keep-her-mouth-closed". It's always a ploy to put some controvery on the show esp with the series' decling ratings. She's using KH , but of course, she's the only one now that's doing movies and is successful. All those haters out there, it's kinda true. yes! Now, KH definetly needs to go too, I mean, it's about time, the show never appreciated her, give her the most over the top storyline, but no matter how stupid it is, we kept on rooting ofr her still because she is defintely a talented actress. Now can we also kill that stupid character of Lexie who's before the stupid"I-want-my-sister-to-love-me intern" to "I-strip-in-front-of-a-oversexed-
ana114
March 12th, 2010 5:47 PM
Forgot to write
They need to bring writers who can write for healthy Married couples like MerDer.
The last time we saw these two were on screen together for longer than a second was when they had the argument about going to the board and that episode was written by a married couple, and it show growth for both characters.
ana114
March 12th, 2010 5:43 PM
I just realize what was wrong they need to hire new writers who can bring fresh idea to Shonda. After all it is transitional season isn't it?
ana114
March 12th, 2010 3:35 PM
Cris and Mer are the only couple that Grey writers know how to write for.
I think the show is lacking something but I can't put my finger on it, maybe is that is too many things that is lacking.
Ela
March 12th, 2010 3:05 PM
A bit sloppy overall but I had to comment on a cosmetic thing I have been noticing of late. Meredith's hair is awful. She's back to that grimy look from before she actually did her hair and it's just dry, brittle, flat and plain awful. Lexie's is just not even worth a comment - those roots and completely fried ends wash her out and make her look like a snippy, stuck up bi*ch not to mention make her mouth look really funny when she talks.
I do feel the whole condom thing was severely forced and that Derek is looking paler than usual (do these people sleep?) Owen better not be starting to get into Teddy because that would just be so incredibly cliche and worthless on the reputation of any writer partaking in that. Does every person have to be a cheater on any show? And I am bothered by the Teddy/Mark thing. They are not right for each other, foremost, and furthermore, why do the new doctors always have to hook up with each other? Can't there be one of them with a HAPPY, committed rela
Natalie
March 12th, 2010 2:13 PM
@McShip
I'm a romantic at heart too! And I expected all the dinner and getting-to-know one another stuff as well for Bailey's date. =/
Don't like Mark with Teddy either. I liked him with Lexie as well. Although if Mark ends up with Callie I probably wouldn't mind because I always thought they were good together. Haha. But I'd be sad for Arizona if that happened.
Uh-huh and Richard/Derek/Owen storyline was not developed properly. Personally I think that it had potential which was not developed. Which is just really, really sad. I miss the old days when every episode was great. =/
@spaced.OUT
(Now it's my turn to say this haha)
I agree with you. On EVERYTHING.
March 15th, 2010 7:08 AM
I HSTE Teddy and Mark together, it just sucks! Lexie helped bring out the softer side of Marka and should end up with him. The punishment for her childishness is enough!
March 15th, 2010 6:55 AM
I guess the problem for the MerDer storyline is that they are happily married. It's quite an achievement to have made their courtship and many breakups last for over 100 episodes. The problem of Webber's drinking temporarily increased the number of times they shared a scene together. Now they appear together but their interaction isn't the purpose of the scene.
All work and no play make for a below par MerDer storyline. But even that's not true anymore cos MerDer don't even do cases together anymore. I really am missing Der in the OR.
March 15th, 2010 5:29 AM
Aw, I sometimes feel like I'm the only one who still loves Lexie, standing out here in the cold waving a little Lex flag forlornly *whimpers*
Okay, I know she's been acting immature lately, but she should, this was her first serious relationship and she's devastated now it's over. The moment she realized that it really was done and Mark was moving on, she fell to pieces, and I have to say, I felt for her. I suppose it doesn't hurt that I am 25 and broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago, so I can sympathize.
March 14th, 2010 9:32 PM
If I talk about characters as if they are real it is because I've do I see Lexie (and all others) as a person in a TV show. This may me a TV show but there are a lot of Lexis out there that need to grow up, perhaps they watch the show and they can learn something.
As far as telling people to stop watching if they don't like it is because as all the TV shows the characters change and "mature", just as in real life. I think people need to either just see the show as it is evolving, which in my opinion, it might be a little different than the first few seasons, but I still like it and not because some other characters are no longer there, I am not going to criticize it and complain day in and day out. There are viewers out there that enjoy the show no matter what and it just get old the whining and complaining.
March 14th, 2010 6:06 PM
I miss the old show as well and contrary to the other post that dis's those that feel this way, I found it a little creepy that you talked to the characters like they were real. I agree with Mari and miss the old GA. The dynamic that was there. I watch the first three seasons over and over but hardly watch the new ones. I noticed Peter Horton - ala Thirtysomething actor and director is now missing. Seems to be the problem. I say fire the writing staff and the producers. Bring back izzy and George you fools.
Rank: Guest Star
March 14th, 2010 3:02 PM
Callie and Bailey were so sweet together. I love that Callie is becoming whole and healed and giving relationship advice. Lexie breaking down crying was rather heartbreaking, though. I like Chyler Leigh much better than her character, but that scene was just plain sad. It felt like she was finally coming to terms with the breakup; up until then, sleeping with Alex was just her being in denial. I wish Meredith had tried to comfort her a bit, though. I'd really like to see them bond more.
March 14th, 2010 12:53 PM
A couple of things....I am just so tire of people saying the show has gone downhill, it is not good anymore and so on, yet, they are always the same. Hint, if you don't like it, go watch another show. I just don't understand this.
Lexie, OMG Lexie, I feel so bad for you. First you are a pro, just sleeping with Alex just for "fun" and now that you know Mark is moving on, you can't handle it. Well, hopefully this will open your eyes and make you think about a few things...Do you love Mark? Do you want a family with him? etc if you do, then you better hurry... if not so interested, then concentrate on others and please not Alex, there is really no chemistry there...I've been saying for a couple of weeks I can see you with Jax.
Mer/Chris: love that "couple". I think it was pretty clear who Mer was referring to when she was talking to Owen...
Mer/Der: love it! yes they don't show them like they use to, but at least we know they are in a "happy place"
Chief: love the ginger q
March 14th, 2010 12:51 PM
just love love LOVE THIS EPISODE! favorite moment?...sloan and lexie FINALLY OVER!!!YAHOO! Although I still think mark and addison has better chemistry together but i'm willing to give mark and teddy a chance...anybody but lexie. miranda and ben are quite a cute couple too.hopefully, the writers will let that relationship go on a bit longer
March 13th, 2010 3:08 PM
Oh common, both Mark and Lexie have slept with other people since they've broken up, but Mark and Teddy?? Nooooo.... please, this is ridiculous! Mark and Lexie still seem to have feelings for each other and I liked them as a couple. They should be together again.
March 13th, 2010 1:56 PM
I remember LOVING Grey's, couldnt wait for it to be on.Now I have them on my dvr and hardly watch them. It's sad because it was such a great show. Now there's just too much going on too many couples too many people breaking up just when you start liking them together. I think this is my last season with Grey's. It's sad :(
March 13th, 2010 1:56 PM
The show was ok. I don't like Mark and teddy together. I want him back with Lexie. Lov them together.
I want more Merder, love them as well. Don't like Derrik as chief.
Overall it was so so.
March 13th, 2010 12:51 PM
@Mia I stopped liking Lexie the moment she told Meredith to "give me my dad back" and stole Meredith's file to see if she was a match for the liver transplant, that was so wrong IMO After she broke up with Mark she been acting like spoil child.
March 13th, 2010 10:52 AM
ugh Lexie annoyed me in this episode. Now she's sad after she slept with Alex many times that Marks moving on...
can't stand her, she's very much a hypocrite.
Cristina was freaking Hilarious! Love that girl :) and Arizona she's just so adorable and funny all wrapped in one. Callie is amazing!
I kind of like the idea of Mark and Teddy
Rank: Guest Star
March 13th, 2010 9:35 AM
I’m still disappointed. I miss the old GA. I miss George, the five interns. They friendship and conflicts. I like they are grown up, at least some of them. But I miss the interaction. The dynamic the show had before.
But most of all I miss Meredith and Derek. A little chat in the nurse station, a coffee, a lunch. Something.
I really can’t understand why they can’t have a scene together. Doesn’t make sense. Don’t need to focus on them. But just a scene? I can’t. I’m upset and frustrated.
March 13th, 2010 8:53 AM
Sorry, but I from my point of view Lexie and Sloan were a miss! I am sorry to say, but I don't stand her character. Never did. She was bearable somewhere in the time, when she moved in with George.
I just can't stand her character. Sloan is so over her.
Sloan and Callie would be hot and a great match
March 13th, 2010 7:29 AM
Ive got high hopes for this episode. I was rooting for Owen trying to keep up with the doctors of Seattle Grace by being a bit more competetive.But mostly this episode made me think about him keeping up with Cristina. I think it was a sweet gesture that subconsciously Owen was trying to prove that professionally he can be competetive. He is portraying this amazing humble doctor, I get that, but this episode showed more of his side. To be honest, Cristina pushed him well enough to see his potentials. I love the idea of this healthy competetive interaction among these doctors, old and new. I understand that a lot of GA fanbase are not at all please but I think the writters are trying to provide alternatives for us audience to think about the potentials of all the GA characters. I know it lack MerDer scenes but the writters wants us to focus on other GA characters lives as well. I started watching GA because of Owen and Cristina and to be honest I wont be interested anymore as I am right
March 13th, 2010 6:31 AM
The first episode this season (which is one of my favorites so far) that just wasn't interesting at all! Couldn't care for the Owen-Richard SL and Bailey and Sloan may have been funny, but were totally out of character.
The only thing I liked was the groundwork for the Callie-Arizona "bump on the roads" SL. I love them (seperately as well as together), but I need some drama around them. Some depth, some tears - so I can cry along. If that means a short break-up, than I'm okay with that. Cause I have faith. I know they're Shonda's second fav couple... so they'll be fine!
But first some tears please, it's been too long... ;)
ps. I agree with Ela, the actors don't look that good these days. They all look tired, pale, chubby (or too skinny)... well, not good! The result of 16-hour work days?!
March 13th, 2010 5:42 AM
I can understand why the cast of GA has expanded to give a wider scope for storylines. Avery is making more appearances than most of the additional cast members do. I think the structure of the episodes makes one character more central to each episode. Ep 18 will be Hunt centric. Karev will be central when his brother turns up.
But I don't like the way MerDer are now being background characters who can get through a whole episode without even having on camera conversation with each other. Having them in the same room on camera isn't good enough. In ep17 Der left and Mer stayed at the hospital. We don't even get a goodbye now, let alone a kiss. I'm glad to see how strong their marriage is, but give Kirsta and Shonda need a reality check. You have to indulge your fan base in order to keep people watching.
I read that Kirsta is saying EP is working a bit less. I'm really happy EP chose not to take her maternity leave entitlement but carried on working. But use any on screen time EP
Rank: Recurring Character
March 12th, 2010 9:54 PM
@spaced.OUT
(Second time saying this ;D)
I agree with you. On EVERYTHING. It's gone waaaaaaaay downhill for me and I kind of ponder if I will or will not watch the 7th season. Some of the episodes in the 6th season are a little interesting, interesting enough for me to watch them. Though, I think Grey's Anatomy has hit rock bottom for me. I'm probably not going to watch it anymore if it doesn't get better (PLEASE GET BETTER). My brother thinks it stupid that I'm watching it. :P I am this close (puts up a hand and makes about a centimeter with two fingers) to agreeing with him. Sorry, Grey's Anatomy. You have hit you're low for me. :(
March 12th, 2010 9:23 PM
Shonda is shutting her mouth about, obviously, she wants more people to watch this horrible excuse of "medical" drama, or should I say "highschool-pretend-you're-a-doctor-and lets-make-out-drama". And of course who is she going to use? It would be the only person who won an Emmy from her show, and of course the "ungrateful-beyotch-who-just-can't-keep-her-mouth-closed". It's always a ploy to put some controvery on the show esp with the series' decling ratings. She's using KH , but of course, she's the only one now that's doing movies and is successful. All those haters out there, it's kinda true. yes! Now, KH definetly needs to go too, I mean, it's about time, the show never appreciated her, give her the most over the top storyline, but no matter how stupid it is, we kept on rooting ofr her still because she is defintely a talented actress. Now can we also kill that stupid character of Lexie who's before the stupid"I-want-my-sister-to-love-me intern" to "I-strip-in-front-of-a-oversexed-
March 12th, 2010 5:47 PM
Forgot to write
They need to bring writers who can write for healthy Married couples like MerDer.
The last time we saw these two were on screen together for longer than a second was when they had the argument about going to the board and that episode was written by a married couple, and it show growth for both characters.
March 12th, 2010 5:43 PM
I just realize what was wrong they need to hire new writers who can bring fresh idea to Shonda. After all it is transitional season isn't it?
March 12th, 2010 3:35 PM
Cris and Mer are the only couple that Grey writers know how to write for.
I think the show is lacking something but I can't put my finger on it, maybe is that is too many things that is lacking.
March 12th, 2010 3:05 PM
A bit sloppy overall but I had to comment on a cosmetic thing I have been noticing of late. Meredith's hair is awful. She's back to that grimy look from before she actually did her hair and it's just dry, brittle, flat and plain awful. Lexie's is just not even worth a comment - those roots and completely fried ends wash her out and make her look like a snippy, stuck up bi*ch not to mention make her mouth look really funny when she talks.
I do feel the whole condom thing was severely forced and that Derek is looking paler than usual (do these people sleep?) Owen better not be starting to get into Teddy because that would just be so incredibly cliche and worthless on the reputation of any writer partaking in that. Does every person have to be a cheater on any show? And I am bothered by the Teddy/Mark thing. They are not right for each other, foremost, and furthermore, why do the new doctors always have to hook up with each other? Can't there be one of them with a HAPPY, committed rela
March 12th, 2010 2:13 PM
@McShip
I'm a romantic at heart too! And I expected all the dinner and getting-to-know one another stuff as well for Bailey's date. =/
Don't like Mark with Teddy either. I liked him with Lexie as well. Although if Mark ends up with Callie I probably wouldn't mind because I always thought they were good together. Haha. But I'd be sad for Arizona if that happened.
Uh-huh and Richard/Derek/Owen storyline was not developed properly. Personally I think that it had potential which was not developed. Which is just really, really sad. I miss the old days when every episode was great. =/
@spaced.OUT
(Now it's my turn to say this haha)
I agree with you. On EVERYTHING.