Did Grey’s Jump the Shark?
Ok, deep breath and let’s discuss last week’s episode. But first, let me say, I love Katherine Heigl. I love Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I loved the Izzie and Denny storyline from a few seasons ago. I love that the show never lets us forget Denny and that it is allowing Izzie to still deal with her grief over him. And they had me going with him appearing to her while she was working on two heart cases. Remember, I raved about the previous episode. But this week? When she touched him? Rut roh. I think they definitely crossed over into crazy land.
Here’s my theory – Izzie has some kind of brain tumor that is causing her to have visions of Denny. It’s obvious that he isn’t real and he hasn’t actually appeared because this isn’t X-Files and because Alex saw her talking to thin air. So, if that is the case, I hope we get to the explanation quickly. Or (pardon the language) maybe she just lost her damn mind. I don’t know, but what I do know is this storyline keeps getting more ridiculous with each episode. Am I wrong? What do you guys think?
Elsewhere, Cristina got the brush off from Meredith as her former BFF showed up. It’s been reported that Melissa George’s character was originally supposed to play foil to the Erica and Callie relationship, but it is rumored that there will be no flirting with Callie now. It is interesting to see Cristina deal with not being the center of Mer’s attention. Looks like Derek isn’t the only one being pushed out of bed now.
And speaking of guest stars, Mary McDonnell was great as heart surgeon Dr. Dixon with Asperger’s Syndrome. It seemed unlikely to me that Bailey couldn’t figure out that she wasn’t just weird, but rather had some social issues caused by a form of autism.
And one last thing – I am beyond irritated that the residents aren’t teaching the interns. No wonder the hospital fell down in the rankings. Also, where was George??? Is he being put on the back burner for any particular reason?
Thoughts?
Grey’s Anatomy, Katherine Heigl, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mary McDonnell
November 17th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I adore jdm. I adore Denny and Izzie. I think it was a HUGE mistake to kill that relationship in the first place….so, I say whatever they have to do to make it right….by all means. There is no chemistry that is better on that show then JDM and Heigl.
If you’re worried about jumping the shark?? Um…..I think they may have crossed that line a few seasons ago! LOL…..seriously…how much of Grey’s is that believable to being with?
November 18th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Why not bring back Denny??? everybody cried foul when they killed him off in the first place and judging by the last couple of seasons those writers are regretting it big time!!! Greys isn’t that realistic people so what do we have??? mer/der love….type A Christina…lovable George……..MY POINT IS……i half watch this show just to see Derrek’s sexy hair, crazyhot McArmy, and dreaming McSteamy…..i think the STUNNING jdm fits in perfectly with this show and i really think this storyline is going somewhere……CANT WE ALL JUST GIVE IT A CHANCE??????? i mean we gave Addison a chance and she became a fan favorite despite coming between mer and der right???? WELCOME BACK DEAD DENNY!!!!! LOVE THAT TIGHT SHIRT AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL DIMPLES…..sigh!!!!!:)
November 25th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
definitely jumping the shark…. or close. denny is dead. it’s a mystery why this plot line has been added. the only reason i can see is to give the actress more face time which was an issue last season. Other weird things… the banishment of hahn. With no ending just vanished. Grey’s may be on it’s last season.