Friday, March 16, 2007
Grey's Anatomy: Scars and Souvenirs
I don't know if they changed writers on this show recently or if the existing writers just drank a Red Bull, but the last few episodes seemed to be re-energized in many ways. Granted, some of the characters have gone from great to lame, but overall, the ensemble is working well at the moment.
This week, there were a few moves that I particularly enjoyed starting with the revelation that George's wife Calli is rich. I didn't see that one coming. George's response was priceless. On the one hand, you can see why Cali would keep this a secret from a boyfriend, but from a husband? Izzie keeps predicting the end of their relationship. Is this the straw that breaks the camel's back?
The funny thing about Alex moving into the house is the simple fact that his previous digs have never even been contemplated by his "friends". At least we now know that they all have places to live, even if they are high end hotels.
And finally, I had read about the possibility that they were bringing in an old flame of Christina's this season, but the gossip was about an old female lover. Bringing in her old Medical school professor is great. Especially since he turns out to be a legend in the medical field, a particular hero to Preston Burke and a candidate to succeed the Chief as Chief.
It seems that the drama is back folks....
Labels: Grey's Anatomy, tv
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Grey's Anatomy: Where the Boys Are
I would imagine that it is easier to create a show that fits neatly into either the categories of either comedy or drama. Dramtic TV is usually so darn serious. The stuff never lets up. Comedy on the other hand, while it makes us feel good, never quite feels authentic. Shows that have very funny moments and very serious moments strike a different chord. They have the ability to feel more genuine. After all, real life usually isn't all comedy or all drama, it moves, sometimes seamlessly from one to the other.
This most recent episode of Grey's does a great job of weaving in all of our emotions in a little under an hour. In no small praise, I would say that it reminded me of a classic medical dramedy, M.A.S.H.
The personal interactions on Grey's are awkward to the point of comical. The characters aren't perfect. The situations sometimes seem poorly orchestrated. Sound familiar? It could be real life. But at the same time, while the show takes slices if everyday interaction, with all of its foibles, it tugs at our heartstrings with the death of a near full term baby, and the subsequent delivery of the corpse into the mother's arms.
When you combine that with the absurdity of the two doctors who shared that patient quietly lamenting the pain of sleeping with the same "wrong guy" in the same episode where fights break out between doctors on a 7th grade level (and I'm not even including some of the other silly stuff), you get a show that gives your emotional system a pretty good workout and entertains you all at the same time.
No wonder the show has such a strong following.
This most recent episode of Grey's does a great job of weaving in all of our emotions in a little under an hour. In no small praise, I would say that it reminded me of a classic medical dramedy, M.A.S.H.
The personal interactions on Grey's are awkward to the point of comical. The characters aren't perfect. The situations sometimes seem poorly orchestrated. Sound familiar? It could be real life. But at the same time, while the show takes slices if everyday interaction, with all of its foibles, it tugs at our heartstrings with the death of a near full term baby, and the subsequent delivery of the corpse into the mother's arms.
When you combine that with the absurdity of the two doctors who shared that patient quietly lamenting the pain of sleeping with the same "wrong guy" in the same episode where fights break out between doctors on a 7th grade level (and I'm not even including some of the other silly stuff), you get a show that gives your emotional system a pretty good workout and entertains you all at the same time.
No wonder the show has such a strong following.
Labels: Grey's Anatomy, tv
