I too was upset, almost devastated, when Lexie (Chyler Leigh) was killed. However, it was HER decision to leave the show, NOT Shonda Rhimes (give this poor woman a break already!!!). Remember, Chyler/Lexie had asked for an extended summer last year (which is why she was not in the first few episodes of the season). Fit these pieces together people. Shonda states that she had to revamp the ending several times due to changes in the actors personal lives/requests. She is being very kind and professional by not revealing details. Also, there are still a few actors who are still on the "unsure if I want to return" list....which is why the finale was left up in the air so much. Which doctors will definitely return? Mer, Christina, Derek, Alex, Bailey, and Richard....(Research people, Research)
Melanie
May 22nd, 2012 11:40 AM
Probably one of the worst episodes of the entire series! Very dissapointed!
I don't think it's THAT horrible Lexie died. She was able to tell Mark how she felt, and Mark reciprocated his feelings. She closes her eyes knowing that the man she loves loves her in return. Of course, it's gonna be awful for Mark - but he does need some more drama.
I think that it was incredibly poignant that it ended with the Twisted Sisters chewing half a stick of gum and leaning their heads against each other, in the middle of a forsaken forest and a tragedy. Somehow, inexplicably, everything is going to be alright.
Bobby Kline
May 22nd, 2012 1:44 AM
I think the biggest problem with this ep is that they just killed Lexie too soon. Really, I wish they hadn't done it at all, but if they were going to do it, they should have done it closer to the end. As it was, my roommates and I totally quit paying attention and just started talking about our favorite Lexie moments. Remember when Meredith made her an omelet and she ate it even though she was allergic to eggs just so Meredith wouldn't feel bad? How about when she won the intern race and got to hold the "doomsday sucker"? Or when Meredith made Derek tell Mark to keep his "little Sloan" out of Little Grey? I don't think the pointless carnage of this season finale holds a candle to those classic Greys moments.
Lance
May 22nd, 2012 1:32 AM
I've been a fan of Greys forever; all the way back to Season One. There have been season finales that have electrified me and some I just thought were so-so. This was probably my least favorite so far. It felt so forced. They killed off Lexie, who I love. They messed up Derek's hand. I understand that they were in a difficult casting position which is why I'm going to just try to move on, but I don't think there's a Greys finale that has ever left me less excited to see what happens next. People said they jumped the shark with the shooting and I disagreed. That was an amazing episode that had me jumping out of my chair. This I just watched and cringed.
pamela akerman
May 21st, 2012 5:57 PM
I am so pissed about Lexi.....April should have been the one.I feel like my favourite show is ruined =(
I'm never gonna watch grey's anatomy again I want lexie back I love slexie forever and always who agrees your going to have bad reviews we need lexie back I'm not giving up lexie slexie lexie slexie i am her #1 fan I hate this it friggin sucks bring her back instead of dying she should be in a coma and still be alive
The team at Seattle Grace Mercy West has experienced a lot of tragedy over the years. They've been shot, drowned, riddled with cancer, lost pregnancies, hit by busses, exploded by bombs, and impailed with icicles. I'll admit when I saw the team in their matching blue jackets heading for a flight... dun dun dunnn - I knew that plane would crash. At this point, all that's left for them to do next season is to "jump the shark". Hopefully that won't happen and the writers have a post-crash story with which we can get on board.
um
May 21st, 2012 5:23 AM
@goldie exactly, that's such a ridiculous thought, lol...why would anyone honestly think that Rose has anything to do w/anything anymore? silly ppl
Amanda
May 21st, 2012 3:18 AM
Ok so lets cover this for the people who don't read the updates first...ALL THE ORIGINALS RESIGNED FOR 2 MORE YEARS...they are all coming back...and as for the cell phones...if you have ever been in the woods especially in the mountains you would know that cell reception would be extremly hard to come by...unless they happened to crash near a tower...I hated to see Lexie go...but as someone else posted...her story didn't have enough conflict left...her and Mer were great, and she had finally told Mark how she felt...I just hate it for Mark...I would LOVE to see him happy!
Gabs
May 21st, 2012 2:46 AM
Why in the world did they kill Lexie??? Mark and Lexie needed a happy ending, or at the very least, another chance. And they offed her!!! Come on! They should've had April commit suicide. I mean, really???!!!! I feel played, like when shows are cancelled...
Emily
May 21st, 2012 1:17 AM
I COULD NOT BELIEVE THEY KILLED OFF LEXIE. Awful, awful, awful plot development. After building up her and Mark's relationship for so long, they owed it to fans to have them end up together. NOT have Lexie DIE right after she confesses her love. I mean seriously?!?!? What kind of show does that?
Lauren
May 20th, 2012 7:00 PM
This episode was horrendous. I hate them for killing Lexie. She's the only ray of sunshine in the entire f'ing show, and killing her off will certainly decrease their ratings.
Goldie
May 20th, 2012 5:41 PM
I thought Derek said "boats" not "frozen" or worse yet, "Rose". Rose would have drawn some sort of reaction from Meredith. She wasn't THAT out of it!
Ace Rank: Recurring Character
May 20th, 2012 2:22 PM
And I thought he said "frozen".
boohoo
May 20th, 2012 1:33 PM
"Rose?" are kidding me?! not again. with lexie gone and throwing a monkey wrench into meredith's story, no one in real life could go through with that after surviving a plane crash. come on writers of Shonda, it's not going to make the followers happy. besides, you've been there, done that and kind of monotonous.lexie dying is sad enough because viewers will have less characters to watch. it would be nice to bring izzie back. it's okay to lose april. and definitely, shonda writers have to find a storyline to bring the gang back - derek, meredith,cristina and mark back, otherwise, it's no longer greys anatomy. don't let it be like ER. ER has 15 seasons but 50% it the them is a waste after losing the remaining originals.the writes should just find a way to keep the remaining originals stay. after all, they made the show. the producers should pay them well to stick it out, otherwise, these actors would leave.we are pretty sure they made you also tons of money. don't be greedy producers. s
Ace Rank: Recurring Character
May 20th, 2012 12:29 PM
Cristina cannot replace Teddy as the chief of cardio. Cristina needs to finish her 3-year cardio fellowship before she can become a cardio attending, much less be the Chief of Cardio. She'll still need a new Chief of Cardio to teach her for the next 3 years.
Cristina is NOT a cardio attending. She is a 1st year cardio fellow.
The only character who is an attending is Meredith, because she chose general surgery as a specialty: everyone else, with the exception of Kepner, is a 1st year fellow in their chosen specialty.
Katy
May 20th, 2012 9:15 AM
. did anyone else notice that they brought George up twice in this episode. I'd like to think that was part.of Shonda's swan song for Lexie. the first time I watch this episode I didn't shed a tear because of the shock. now ive watched it 4 times and cry harder everytime. if you've only watched it once you must watch it over because theirs alot of little things I missed. second best greys anatomy finale, we all know which 1 was the best. I have a feeling this shows glory days are ahead not behind it, if this is the shows last 2 years I know I'll be holding on to the ride.
Aussie
May 20th, 2012 5:24 AM
If Derek did indeed say "ROSE" in those last few seconds and I want why the hell are we rehashing that terrible character, that's just spew worthy.
Scrub nurse amnesia is gonna cause a riot and really annoy the balony outta mer.
um
May 20th, 2012 3:50 AM
lol @ Patrick Dempsey being 'articulate'...um yeah, but he was acting...and when someone is supposed to be in shock and has that kind of injury, they are probably not at their most 'articulate', lol...also, as for them being doctors but not being able to start/keep a fire going...I'm in med school (4th yr), and I've been camping ONCE...I would probably suck as much as they did...unless they were in the scouts or something, or went camping a lot when they were younger, what makes you think they've any idea on starting fires? as if they have time, lol...yes, Derek is an 'outdoorsman', but he obviously wasn't in any shape to help
It was so sad when Lexie died and everybody is so heartbroken about Mark and Lexie being over, and so am I. But I think I was more sad that Meredith lost her sister and that they didn't even let them say goodbye. I figured if Lexie were the one to die, it would be the focus of the episode with everybody fighting to save her and heartwrenching goodbyes with Mark and with Meredith. I was disappointed that if she had to be the one to go, they didn't at least let Meredith say a heartfelt goodbye. It would have meant alot considering where their relationship started.
Amberlynn
May 19th, 2012 10:20 PM
I'm almost 100% positive that Derek said "Rose" at 41:28 (ABC's GA finale). Shonda is an excellent writer, and I have yet to find fault with her grammar. That being said, he definitely didn't say "I'm froze", as the correct phrase would have been "I'm frozen" (past participle) and Shonda would know that. He didn't say "boats", because as most of us know, Patrick Dempsey is extremely articulate; he doesn't mumble. There's no "t" emphasis in what he said.
Lastly, if you watch 41:29 as the camera switches to Meredith, even she is a bit perplexed at his last uttering. Cristina addressing Meredith in regard to the match being lit, interrupted her (Meredith's)train of thought (which I can only imagine was similar to "WTF").
I'm fairly certain he said "Rose", as nothing else makes the slightest bit of sense. As Derek dated his scrub nurse, Rose, for a brief stint, it would make sense...
Why did they have to kill Lexie?! Mark was supposed to end up with her! She's the one, it's always been her! What is he supposed to do now? What are we supposed to do now?!
Angela Jennings Beitling
May 19th, 2012 7:43 PM
Didn't care for the finale much, but, perhaps the crew seemed to do so many stupid things because they were all suppose to be in shock. Or the episode really was nothing more than a dream. Why were they all on the plane, where were they flying to? I missed something.
Meredith: Get this baby out of me safely and you can have whatever you want.
May 22nd, 2012 2:23 PM
I too was upset, almost devastated, when Lexie (Chyler Leigh) was killed. However, it was HER decision to leave the show, NOT Shonda Rhimes (give this poor woman a break already!!!). Remember, Chyler/Lexie had asked for an extended summer last year (which is why she was not in the first few episodes of the season). Fit these pieces together people. Shonda states that she had to revamp the ending several times due to changes in the actors personal lives/requests. She is being very kind and professional by not revealing details. Also, there are still a few actors who are still on the "unsure if I want to return" list....which is why the finale was left up in the air so much. Which doctors will definitely return? Mer, Christina, Derek, Alex, Bailey, and Richard....(Research people, Research)
May 22nd, 2012 11:40 AM
Probably one of the worst episodes of the entire series! Very dissapointed!
Rank: New User
May 22nd, 2012 9:56 AM
I don't think it's THAT horrible Lexie died. She was able to tell Mark how she felt, and Mark reciprocated his feelings. She closes her eyes knowing that the man she loves loves her in return. Of course, it's gonna be awful for Mark - but he does need some more drama.
I think that it was incredibly poignant that it ended with the Twisted Sisters chewing half a stick of gum and leaning their heads against each other, in the middle of a forsaken forest and a tragedy. Somehow, inexplicably, everything is going to be alright.
May 22nd, 2012 1:44 AM
I think the biggest problem with this ep is that they just killed Lexie too soon. Really, I wish they hadn't done it at all, but if they were going to do it, they should have done it closer to the end. As it was, my roommates and I totally quit paying attention and just started talking about our favorite Lexie moments. Remember when Meredith made her an omelet and she ate it even though she was allergic to eggs just so Meredith wouldn't feel bad? How about when she won the intern race and got to hold the "doomsday sucker"? Or when Meredith made Derek tell Mark to keep his "little Sloan" out of Little Grey? I don't think the pointless carnage of this season finale holds a candle to those classic Greys moments.
May 22nd, 2012 1:32 AM
I've been a fan of Greys forever; all the way back to Season One. There have been season finales that have electrified me and some I just thought were so-so. This was probably my least favorite so far. It felt so forced. They killed off Lexie, who I love. They messed up Derek's hand. I understand that they were in a difficult casting position which is why I'm going to just try to move on, but I don't think there's a Greys finale that has ever left me less excited to see what happens next. People said they jumped the shark with the shooting and I disagreed. That was an amazing episode that had me jumping out of my chair. This I just watched and cringed.
May 21st, 2012 5:57 PM
I am so pissed about Lexi.....April should have been the one.I feel like my favourite show is ruined =(
Rank: New User
May 21st, 2012 12:43 PM
I'm never gonna watch grey's anatomy again I want lexie back I love slexie forever and always who agrees your going to have bad reviews we need lexie back I'm not giving up lexie slexie lexie slexie i am her #1 fan I hate this it friggin sucks bring her back instead of dying she should be in a coma and still be alive
Rank: Extra
May 21st, 2012 11:03 AM
he says cold
May 21st, 2012 10:10 AM
The team at Seattle Grace Mercy West has experienced a lot of tragedy over the years. They've been shot, drowned, riddled with cancer, lost pregnancies, hit by busses, exploded by bombs, and impailed with icicles. I'll admit when I saw the team in their matching blue jackets heading for a flight... dun dun dunnn - I knew that plane would crash. At this point, all that's left for them to do next season is to "jump the shark". Hopefully that won't happen and the writers have a post-crash story with which we can get on board.
May 21st, 2012 5:23 AM
@goldie exactly, that's such a ridiculous thought, lol...why would anyone honestly think that Rose has anything to do w/anything anymore? silly ppl
May 21st, 2012 3:18 AM
Ok so lets cover this for the people who don't read the updates first...ALL THE ORIGINALS RESIGNED FOR 2 MORE YEARS...they are all coming back...and as for the cell phones...if you have ever been in the woods especially in the mountains you would know that cell reception would be extremly hard to come by...unless they happened to crash near a tower...I hated to see Lexie go...but as someone else posted...her story didn't have enough conflict left...her and Mer were great, and she had finally told Mark how she felt...I just hate it for Mark...I would LOVE to see him happy!
May 21st, 2012 2:46 AM
Why in the world did they kill Lexie??? Mark and Lexie needed a happy ending, or at the very least, another chance. And they offed her!!! Come on! They should've had April commit suicide. I mean, really???!!!! I feel played, like when shows are cancelled...
May 21st, 2012 1:17 AM
I COULD NOT BELIEVE THEY KILLED OFF LEXIE. Awful, awful, awful plot development. After building up her and Mark's relationship for so long, they owed it to fans to have them end up together. NOT have Lexie DIE right after she confesses her love. I mean seriously?!?!? What kind of show does that?
May 20th, 2012 7:00 PM
This episode was horrendous. I hate them for killing Lexie. She's the only ray of sunshine in the entire f'ing show, and killing her off will certainly decrease their ratings.
May 20th, 2012 5:41 PM
I thought Derek said "boats" not "frozen" or worse yet, "Rose". Rose would have drawn some sort of reaction from Meredith. She wasn't THAT out of it!
Rank: Recurring Character
May 20th, 2012 2:22 PM
And I thought he said "frozen".
May 20th, 2012 1:33 PM
"Rose?" are kidding me?! not again. with lexie gone and throwing a monkey wrench into meredith's story, no one in real life could go through with that after surviving a plane crash. come on writers of Shonda, it's not going to make the followers happy. besides, you've been there, done that and kind of monotonous.lexie dying is sad enough because viewers will have less characters to watch. it would be nice to bring izzie back. it's okay to lose april. and definitely, shonda writers have to find a storyline to bring the gang back - derek, meredith,cristina and mark back, otherwise, it's no longer greys anatomy. don't let it be like ER. ER has 15 seasons but 50% it the them is a waste after losing the remaining originals.the writes should just find a way to keep the remaining originals stay. after all, they made the show. the producers should pay them well to stick it out, otherwise, these actors would leave.we are pretty sure they made you also tons of money. don't be greedy producers. s
Rank: Recurring Character
May 20th, 2012 12:29 PM
Cristina cannot replace Teddy as the chief of cardio. Cristina needs to finish her 3-year cardio fellowship before she can become a cardio attending, much less be the Chief of Cardio. She'll still need a new Chief of Cardio to teach her for the next 3 years.
Cristina is NOT a cardio attending. She is a 1st year cardio fellow.
The only character who is an attending is Meredith, because she chose general surgery as a specialty: everyone else, with the exception of Kepner, is a 1st year fellow in their chosen specialty.
May 20th, 2012 9:15 AM
. did anyone else notice that they brought George up twice in this episode. I'd like to think that was part.of Shonda's swan song for Lexie. the first time I watch this episode I didn't shed a tear because of the shock. now ive watched it 4 times and cry harder everytime. if you've only watched it once you must watch it over because theirs alot of little things I missed. second best greys anatomy finale, we all know which 1 was the best. I have a feeling this shows glory days are ahead not behind it, if this is the shows last 2 years I know I'll be holding on to the ride.
May 20th, 2012 5:24 AM
If Derek did indeed say "ROSE" in those last few seconds and I want why the hell are we rehashing that terrible character, that's just spew worthy.
Scrub nurse amnesia is gonna cause a riot and really annoy the balony outta mer.
May 20th, 2012 3:50 AM
lol @ Patrick Dempsey being 'articulate'...um yeah, but he was acting...and when someone is supposed to be in shock and has that kind of injury, they are probably not at their most 'articulate', lol...also, as for them being doctors but not being able to start/keep a fire going...I'm in med school (4th yr), and I've been camping ONCE...I would probably suck as much as they did...unless they were in the scouts or something, or went camping a lot when they were younger, what makes you think they've any idea on starting fires? as if they have time, lol...yes, Derek is an 'outdoorsman', but he obviously wasn't in any shape to help
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May 19th, 2012 10:48 PM
It was so sad when Lexie died and everybody is so heartbroken about Mark and Lexie being over, and so am I. But I think I was more sad that Meredith lost her sister and that they didn't even let them say goodbye. I figured if Lexie were the one to die, it would be the focus of the episode with everybody fighting to save her and heartwrenching goodbyes with Mark and with Meredith. I was disappointed that if she had to be the one to go, they didn't at least let Meredith say a heartfelt goodbye. It would have meant alot considering where their relationship started.
May 19th, 2012 10:20 PM
I'm almost 100% positive that Derek said "Rose" at 41:28 (ABC's GA finale). Shonda is an excellent writer, and I have yet to find fault with her grammar. That being said, he definitely didn't say "I'm froze", as the correct phrase would have been "I'm frozen" (past participle) and Shonda would know that. He didn't say "boats", because as most of us know, Patrick Dempsey is extremely articulate; he doesn't mumble. There's no "t" emphasis in what he said.
Lastly, if you watch 41:29 as the camera switches to Meredith, even she is a bit perplexed at his last uttering. Cristina addressing Meredith in regard to the match being lit, interrupted her (Meredith's)train of thought (which I can only imagine was similar to "WTF").
I'm fairly certain he said "Rose", as nothing else makes the slightest bit of sense. As Derek dated his scrub nurse, Rose, for a brief stint, it would make sense...
..."scrub nurse amnesia" gets my vote.
Rank: Guest Star
May 19th, 2012 8:07 PM
Why did they have to kill Lexie?! Mark was supposed to end up with her! She's the one, it's always been her! What is he supposed to do now? What are we supposed to do now?!
May 19th, 2012 7:43 PM
Didn't care for the finale much, but, perhaps the crew seemed to do so many stupid things because they were all suppose to be in shock. Or the episode really was nothing more than a dream. Why were they all on the plane, where were they flying to? I missed something.