I loved most of this episode because I felt like it tied together all the great stuff Grey's can bring to the table - the humor, tragedy, friendship, and family of this show was back in one episode.
I thought that it was a great ending but I'm left unsatisfied because of a number of things. The way this finale was done, I know that it ended in a way that lets us know that life will keep going on for these characters and they're all in good places. They're lives are good. I'm really happy for all of them - especially Addison because I think everything fell into place. But where was Henry tonight? I felt like it wasn't right to close the show without showing Addison with him when wasn't that the point of the spin off to begin with? After everything she had gone through to be a mother, I think we should've seen her with him at least once tonight. I'm also terribly unsatisfied with how little we got to see of Charlotte and Cooper. Shonda cut out some great scenes between them and I don't understand why. I thought that all the business with Jake and Angela could've easily been cut - CharCoop fans deserved to see those scenes. I'm glad Sam and Naomi got back together even though the pregnancy was a little off. Regardless of everything, the end was still great. It's satisfying to know that our beloved characters are in good places in their lives. I will miss them all dearly.
I've had a love-hate relationship with Violet but I'll definitely miss the character. And I'm definitely still not ready to let go and say goodbye to everyone...
Absolutely loved this episode! All the characters were great in it. After an episode like this, it's just gonna be so much harder to say goodbye next week.
I loved this episode and I thought that Charlotte was the Charlotte we've grown to love all throughout the hour. Through the voice overs, we really got to see Charlotte in such a raw way because it was so easy to believe that those were her thoughts. It was a fun episode while at the same time bringing in beautiful heartbreaking moments. It was just so Charlotte! I was kind of worried about the dance sequences but I thought they were fun to watch and they didn't really take up so much time so I was fine with them. The only thing I kinda wish we saw was the moment Charlotte had the other two babies but I'm sure we'll see something special with all three babies soon. Over-all, great episode. Such a good way to send off this character!
Sheldon had a really great moment finding Sarah. But unfortunately, I felt like everything else in the episode was a little blah. I felt like the pattern that they were going with was good to show how he was getting to know Miranda and all but it just didn't show enough about him as a character. A part of me actually feels the writers have always struggled writing for Sheldon because nothing great has ever really come from this character. It's great that he's finally met a woman that he truly cares for - but why did it have to be through cancer treatment? With the show ending, he deserves a lasting happy ending. And I was also disappointed that Amelia had no significant part in this episode when she has been very important to Sheldon in the recent seasons.
I've been looking forward to this episode for so long and the wait was definitely worth it! I actually didn't mind Cooper's commentary so much - and at times I genuinely enjoyed them. So much happened in this episode for Charlotte and Cooper. It showed a lot about them as characters and really showed how these people really love each other. It was hard to watch the end when we were brought to week 26 but that's what made this episode really go above and beyond. I'm relieved that the other babies are fine and I'm gonna have faith that from here on out, everything will be fine. It was a funny and heart wrenching episode all at the same time - that's what makes Private Practice great.
Two really good episodes from Private Practice :) Seeing Addison and Jake together was great. I get more and more convinced that he's really the right guy for her.
However, I'm still not so sold on the character-centric episodes. I really loved Addison's and Jake's wasn't bad at all. But I can't help but whatever what is going on in the lives of the other characters. For example, James has been flirting with Amelia but what how Sheldon feel about that? I think it's just kind of unfortunate that in these character-centric episodes we don't really get to see the relationships of characters with anyone else but their significant other. And it's something I wish we could see as the show comes to an end.
Finally: The promo for Cooper's episode has be completely worried and freaked out. I thought CharCoop would have a happy story but I really don't know where Shonda and the writers get their definition "happy".
@Jarrod Shonda herself said that it would be a happy story and I've just been hoping that she has the same definition of happiness as everyone else. And this might sound unbelievable, but I'm predicting (and hoping) for 2 girls and a boy as well! It might seem too ideal for them to have 2 of each but a girl can hope. :)
@ Jarrod I saw that spoiler as well and it definitely has me excited! I was shocked with how big Charlotte's belly was in this episode - especially because Sam said that the little girl went missing from the hospital a few days ago. A bit of an inconsistency there but I was just happy to see Charlotte and her pregnant belly :) At first I was really scared that the season would deal with Charlotte and Cooper having to go through selective reduction (cause of Shonda's pregnancy track record) but with all the things I've been hearing about their respective episodes I think we've got a lot of fluffy CharCoop ahead :)
I didn't enjoy this episode much either. I don't know if it's because I don't care much for Sam at all or whether the traditional PP episodes are better but either way this wasn't a good episode for me. The way it played out did seem like a soap. It might've been better if they let this story play out as an arc for some for the rest of the season since I don't really know what else could be left for him anyway.
Knowing that the next set of episodes before the finale will be character-centric, I'm a bit nervous. I know I wouldn't mind it when it's time for Charlotte and Cooper's respective episodes but I hope that every other episode still gives something about other characters. It just felt like everything was put on pause for everyone else and it would suck if we'd have to wait for a character's respective episode to know what's going on with them.
@Jarrod I agree completely! They have all the time to make sure that characters get their good endings. Maybe even bring Naomi back for the last few episodes or something. For me, even though GA can tie up some loose ends, I'd want a good ending clearly made in the series finale. All the characters have gone through enough and as an audience, we shouldn't be given an ending consisting of a cliff-hanger or anything of the like. Make it a great end that shows the characters in a good place while highlighting how much they've grown over the course of the series.
I'm definitely sad about it. I was hopeful that they'd at least get the extra 9 episodes and have a complete season. Based on what Jarrod said, I really hope that the last few episodes they're writing really give the characters a good end. Since the show ends when Kate Walsh leaves, I hope they don't make the character of Addison leave or anything as well. For the finale, I'd like to see an epilogue of sorts for the characters. Just so we know that they got their "Happily ever after"s. And if we don't get to see Charlotte and Cooper's babies I'll flip out!
(cont) I feel like there's no story going on for Amelia, Sheldon, and even Sam. Which still makes me think that either of these characters could've left instead of Pete.
I thought this was a great way to celebrate 100 episodes of PP. It was sad in the way that PP episodes are when the characters are at their lowest - that perfect mixture of keeping it in and then letting it all out. And it was undeniably funny! Violet might not be my favorite character but she deserves props for this one.
Charlotte was great, as usual. I love how her quick wit is being used for her pregnancy and I think it'll be fun watching the rest of it. Shonda said "it's going to be a happy story" for her so I just hope her definition of happy isn't clouded with something dark and twisty. I'm also looking forward to how Addison will deal with Mark's death. It probably isn't going to be fun but we can't deny that he means a lot to her.
On a side note, I felt like Sheldon's case was so unnecessary. It would've been a much better episode if that time was used for just the party itself. I mean, we don't even know exactly what's going on with Sheldon until now! I feel like there's no story going on for Amelia, Sheldon, and even Sam. Which still makes me think that either of these characters could've left instead of Pete.
It was a long wait but it was worth it! I'm so glad that Addison chose Jake. Definitely the right choice! I'm looking forward to just seeing how the two work as a couple and be happy in these last 13 episodes for Addison (and possibly the show).
I think I'm just as happy as Cooper is that Charlotte's pregnant! Finally! I loved the way that their story was told but I have a sinking feeling that thing's won't go too well :( After all, when did a pregnancy ever go well in this show? And what more now that it's triplets. I just hope Shonda isn't too cruel!
The way the episode was done was interesting but I don't think I'd enjoy it very much if it were that way every week.
I'm both nervous and excited for how these 13 episodes are going to be but I really hope they won't ruin the quality of the show. As for a world of Private Practice without Addison Montgomery, it would be really different. But if Charlotte and Cooper are there, I'm still in it!
I'm really looking forward to Scandal! I love Olivia and Fitz together and I can't wait to see where they go from last season's finale. And I wonder if the whole season 2 scandal will revolve around Quinn. That'd be pretty interesting! Something like what they did with the Amanda Tanner storyline.
I think this great news! Belle has to be in season 2 simply because she'll bring Rumpelstiltskin's story to an even better place. It'll definitely be interesting with her around!
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However, I'm still not so sold on the character-centric episodes. I really loved Addison's and Jake's wasn't bad at all. But I can't help but whatever what is going on in the lives of the other characters. For example, James has been flirting with Amelia but what how Sheldon feel about that? I think it's just kind of unfortunate that in these character-centric episodes we don't really get to see the relationships of characters with anyone else but their significant other. And it's something I wish we could see as the show comes to an end.
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Knowing that the next set of episodes before the finale will be character-centric, I'm a bit nervous. I know I wouldn't mind it when it's time for Charlotte and Cooper's respective episodes but I hope that every other episode still gives something about other characters. It just felt like everything was put on pause for everyone else and it would suck if we'd have to wait for a character's respective episode to know what's going on with them.
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Charlotte was great, as usual. I love how her quick wit is being used for her pregnancy and I think it'll be fun watching the rest of it. Shonda said "it's going to be a happy story" for her so I just hope her definition of happy isn't clouded with something dark and twisty. I'm also looking forward to how Addison will deal with Mark's death. It probably isn't going to be fun but we can't deny that he means a lot to her.
On a side note, I felt like Sheldon's case was so unnecessary. It would've been a much better episode if that time was used for just the party itself. I mean, we don't even know exactly what's going on with Sheldon until now! I feel like there's no story going on for Amelia, Sheldon, and even Sam. Which still makes me think that either of these characters could've left instead of Pete.
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I think I'm just as happy as Cooper is that Charlotte's pregnant! Finally! I loved the way that their story was told but I have a sinking feeling that thing's won't go too well :( After all, when did a pregnancy ever go well in this show? And what more now that it's triplets. I just hope Shonda isn't too cruel!
The way the episode was done was interesting but I don't think I'd enjoy it very much if it were that way every week.
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