(S02E26/S02E27) There's too much. Just too too much. This was two hours of drama, intensity, sexual tension, silliness, plot resolutions, and cliffhangers. There's too much to recap in one post, believe you me, but more than enough to make all of us look forward to next year.Was there some filler? Yes; there's no way you can stretch a one-hour show to two hours without having some filler. The whole prom subplot, concocted by Webber to give his dying neice Natalie a nice memory (and to placate his wife, who tells him she knew all along about his affair with Meredith's mom) , was really just there to a) keep Team Intern away from the OR while they cover for each other in the Denny Debacle, and b) to show the entire cast in tuxes and pretty dresses.
But the rest? All good.
Let's just go over the stories:
Burke is shot: It really broke my heart every time Cristina shied away from Burke in his moments of need, like when he asked her whether he should have Derek operate on his arm, or during surgery when they need her to keep him focused to test his motion, or even after, when he doubts his hand is all the way back. But she turned it around during her interrogation by Webber (those interrogations were also a little bit of filler, allowing Team Intern to speechify about their storylines one by one, but it was effective), then completed the transformation when she saw what happened to Izzie and Denny at the end of the episode. So Denny's not the only one who might have received a new heart in this episode.
Mer/Der: First of all, can I tell you how sad I was to see Doc put down (yes, it's Doc, not "Dog")? Just that look in that dog's eyes, not knowing what was going to happen but scared anyway, was one of the worst things in this episode (that dog is a hell of an actor). But, otherwise, you knew Meredith and Derek getting together was going to happen, especially when Meredith showed up to the "prom" in that hot dress. As much as Webber may have convinced Derek, through his story about his marriage, to stay with Addison, it just wasn't meant to be. Meredith, telling Webber that she thinks he broke up her parents' marriage... that took some balls, but it may have clarified things for her. And the cliffhanger... well, we'll get to that a little later.
George and Callie: Callie is a big girl, isn't she? Seeing her in that prom dress confirmed that. And I don't mean big as in fat, I mean big as in "she looks like she can crush George in the palm of her hand." Which makes her devotion to him all the more remarkable. She tells him she loves him, he runs to work on the Denny Debacle and doesn't come back. He tells Meredith that he was sorry -- wimp -- for letting himself continue to make love to her despite the fact that he knew she didn't feel anything for him (so he was mad at himself this whole time!); he just wanted to be with her -- and probably still does. Callie, who seems to be the only person at Grace who can express herself, is right to feel like George is playing her, but melts when he tells her that he's just not ready to say he loves her back yet, that's all. She's so vulnerable it hurts; hopefully, we'll find out more about her next year (including why she lives at the hospital!).
And finally....
The Denny Debacle: You knew Denny wasn't gonna make it, right? I mean, anyone who thought otherwise was kidding themselves. It just killed me that the tough interns (the "suck-ups," as Bailey called them), as well as Bailey and Webber, continued to humor this whole ridiculous operation. Heck, even Alex came around after... well, after Denny kicked it. He realized how much Izzie truly loved Denny, and gently got her to let him go. It just bugged me that Izzie almost kills Denny, breaks the law, does all she can to have the hospital lose its acreditation, and drags in all of Team Intern to keep her secret, and their punishment is... a prom? How 'bout they all get to go home and sweat over losing their jobs and a possible lawsuit? Wouldn't that be closer to reality?
But I will say that the scenes of Denny's surgery (done by Dr. Hahn!) intercut with Burke's was compelling, as was the scene where Denny's reading a magazine, happy to be engaged to Izzie, then feels a bit of pain and.... that's it. It's over. And Izzie's going to the "prom" in that foofy dress, thinking she's going to be happy forever. If there's one thing the Grey's writers know how to do is build the drama (like at the beginning of the episode, when everyone tending to Denny says "Burke's been shot!" then it cuts right to a commercial. Nice). Izzie's decision to quit after Denny's demise seemed hollow, because it was likely she was going to lose her job anyway, but it was dramatic nevertheless. Will we see more of Katherine Heigl next year? Not sure. But I hope so, since she did a fantastic job playing lovesick and happy and crazed and devestated in the span of three hours.
Ok, the cliffhanger... I've got to say, I'm tired of Mer/Der. I really wanted Meredith to realize what she had in Finn, especially after he tells her he's starting to "make plans" again because of her. He doesn't deserve this. So, we end this season with the clichéd cliffhanger of "Who will she pick?" I dunno. Seemed kind of lame, considering we all know where she's going to go, even if it's not in the first few seconds of Season Three, but at some point in the future. But as far as I'm concerned, the sonner Meredith and Derek get together, the better. I want to know about the rest of Team Intern, and getting them together soon will allow the writers to explore that...
So, we're done with Season Two. Kudos all around to Shonda Rhimes and her writing staff for giving us a spectacular season. Also kudos to the cast, especially Kate Walsh, who took Addison from "bitchy ex-wife" to "God, I want to cradle her in my arms and tell her it's OK" in 27 short episodes, and Sara Ramirez, who is making me want to find a powerful woman myself. But everyone in the cast did a bang-up job this year. It'll be tough for all of them to top this season. But I can't wait until September to see them try.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
5-16-2006 @ 12:11AM
Jake said...
Overall this episode was OK. There was some great stuff, the best ones being the Denny storyline and the Cristina/Burke storyline (the best IMO). Other than that, I was a little dissapointed with this finale. I asked myself constantly why this wasn't an hour long show because it definitely dragged.
Also, the last scene... PLEASE. Merideth will pick Shepard. Why? Because he's the star and Chris O'Donnell is the guest star. That is not a satisfying cliffhanger for me. And I am going to be sick if this is an on again/off again thing with Merideth and Shepard. Over this season I have liked them less and less and Merideth has really been turned into a whore by the writers. Finally, the chief needs to grow a pair. He should have kicked all the interns out of the program. Obviously there would be no show, but Izzie shouldnt have had the option to quit. She should have been fired.
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5-16-2006 @ 12:16AM
Jay said...
I adore grey's anatomy. I want Shonda to be my BFF. Tonights ep broke my heart. Yes, i knew he wasn't going to make it and it still broke my heart, Yes, I knew the triangle was happening and it still broke my heart. Yes, I knew George would never love Callie as much as Meredith and it still broke my heart.
How does one exist until fall?
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5-16-2006 @ 12:48AM
D Colin said...
okay-- I loved this episode. I know, I know I didn't want Mer and Derrick to f-ck. But she's human, so I understand. My favorite part of them having sex was Callie walking in telling her Izzie needed her and then helping Meredith fix her dress -- that made me fall in love with Callie even more.
I loved Izzie in bed with Denny. I loved Alex being the one to get her out of the bed. Christina, Christina, Christina-- I love that character. From her not being there for Burke, to her standing together with the interns, to her break down with the Chief, to her gettin' it and going to Burke at the end of the episode. I loved George finally admitting that HE was wrong to Mer. I loved this episode.
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Oh, and really -- I did think Denny might make it. Maybe I was hoping. I didn't like his character at first. Cause he made Izzie fall for him, and he knew she could get hurt-- but he kept going after her. That's also why I have problems with Derrick. He was married, went after Meredith hard. She didn't want to date him (after realizing he was her boss), but he kept after her nad he got her-- all the while he was married and never mentioned he was seperated. They (Denny and Derrick) always seemed abit selfish. But these last couple episodes, I began to really like Denny. But yeah, I thought well they won't kill him-- they might have to send Izzie to jail if he did, he'll live.
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And the person in charge of music for this show is wonderful. I fall in love with every song, cause it just is perfect for what's going on the screen. It adds to the story, never distracting me with music for the sake of just using a song.
Can't wait until next season
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5-16-2006 @ 12:50AM
valerie said...
I fell asleep an hour into the finale tonight. And I don't have Tevo. So Denny died? Doc was put down? Who was there when these things happened? Did Burke get back the use of his hand? And what specifically did the cliffhanger with Meredith and Dr. McDreamy consist of?
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5-16-2006 @ 12:54AM
Jessica said...
Meredith will eventually go back to Derek but I don't think it will be for a while. I love them both but even I was a little disappointed that they slept together. However it was a very sexy scene. I was really hoping to see more of Denny next season, but I guess I was just fooling myself. :( Anyways it was a great episode. Can't wait for next season.
As for Adison, when she came at the end of last season, I thought she was the bitch from hell, come to break up Meredith and Derek, but she has changed my opinion drastically. She is amazing. Of course I still feel Mer and Derek should be together. Hopefully McSteamy will come back, or maybe they'll give her someone better. I agree Kate Walsh is Amazing.
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5-16-2006 @ 12:57AM
aspasm said...
I could not agree more about Mer/Der. I just don't care anymore. Seriously, what man chooses Meredith over a woman like Addison? Meredith is so whiny and annoying.
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5-16-2006 @ 1:07AM
Noah said...
again Snow Patrol finished off this episode - last episode it was "Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking" and at the end of the finale with "Chasing Cars" (it's off the new cd) - WOW - I believe both of those songs were perfect for the moments - I also give my kudos to the music staff, cause without the perfect songs we would just have mediocre scenes - the music in grey's plays a key role in the show
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5-16-2006 @ 1:31AM
Clive said...
I hated the last episode of Grey's A. I won't be
watching next season.
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5-16-2006 @ 1:36AM
Trace said...
Wow. Just wow. I went through so many emotions in two hours! My best friend and I were calling each other during the commercials, alternately laughing and crying (Poor Doc! What a scene. And then Mer slipping her hand out from under Der's - ouch). I want them together so much that I don't! Does that make sense? I know some people are tired of the Mer/Der situation, but I think it makes sense - how slow, how painstaking every step, every look, every nonspoken word i for them - especially given just how well Kate Walsh played Addison this season (one redhead to another - you rock, Kate. You made the cheating ex human for me.) She just wants her husband's attention! There is something about her that makes it so difficult for Der to break away completely, and you can almost tell sometimes why they fell in love in the first place.
But those fleeting moments are not enough to beat the cosmic, meant-to-be magnatism of Mer and Der. That scene with them together in the hospital room - half of me was screaming, "No! Don't kiss her! Don't do it!" while the other half was *dying* for him to wrap her in his arms and put an end to the torture of this season. I'm not sure where Finn fits in - McVet was hot, that was for sure, but just couldn't quite measure up next to McDreamy. He needs a great girl - just not Mer.
And Izzie - wow, I thought Katherine Heigl did an incredible job this season. I certainly hope we see her back, though I have my doubts. What will Bailey's "suck-ups" be without Izzie?? I hated that Denny died...those darn writers, they almost had me fooled. When he came through the heart transplant - when that darn heart started beating - I thought maybe, just maybe, he had made it. Darn them!
All in all, season two just solidified my growing love for Grey's during S1. I can't wait for S2 to come out on DVD! Congrats to the writers and the actors on a job well-done. I'll miss my Grey's fix over the summer!
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5-16-2006 @ 1:54AM
Betsy Knepp said...
I really enjoyed the finali. It captured every emotion & the tears did flow. I know how it feels to loose someone close & when denny died it struck close to home. This show is so much more than a "medical drama" Very good writing.
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5-16-2006 @ 2:58AM
Cat said...
OMG....I can't believe all that happened! I only started watching this show about a couple months ago, so I don't really know all the past with it, but I love this show! I am soooooooooo sad that they killed Denny! I thought Izzie did such a wonderful job these last 2 episodes!! When Alex lifted Izzie from Denny's bed I wanted to cry it was so sweet!!! I really wanted Meridith to get back together with McDreamy! I think though, that next season they will have her get back together with Finn, because then they can drag it out some more. I really want to see them get back together though. I really like Addison! She is a human being, ya know. She is really nice, but Meridith and Derek are meant to be together. I agree, that the sex scene shoudln't have happened like that, but I love when they are together!
I gotta say though, Christine pissed me off so bad when she straight ditched Burke! I wanted to grab her and shake some sense into her! But I'm really glad she straightened out in the end. I can't wait for the fall season!!!!!!
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5-16-2006 @ 3:00AM
Mary Grace said...
What a great show!!! I loved it! Captivating, emotional and entertaining! I have missed a few episodes but Really enjoyed the finale!
The music is always great in the show. Is there a CD from this show? I would like to buy it if there is!
Grey's Anatomy is so well written! The writers, actors and music should win lots and lots of awards!! Keep up the good work! Mary Grace
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5-16-2006 @ 3:19AM
Melissa said...
HELP!!! I missed the show (the tape only recorded 1/2 of it) and I reaaalllly need to see the rest of it. I'm dying to see it!!! Does anyone know where I can download it? Please let me know!!! Thank you!!!
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5-16-2006 @ 3:31AM
ari said...
I sure hope Izzy is back next year, she's my favorite of the interns. I never really liked Meredith and her whining much until the George debacle. She does have round heels, she should stick with her knitting methinks!
I love this show! The finale was superbe.
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5-16-2006 @ 4:14AM
scott mclendon said...
Denny's not dead!Let's wait.
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5-16-2006 @ 7:27AM
KidRN said...
I LOVED it for the most part. I REALLY think that they should have kept Denny. That story of the two of them together was JUST beginning. It would have been an interesting storyline for the next season.Doctor marries a patient, etc...and then maybe something like him dying could have happened, before a wedding perhaps. Oh well, what's done is done, and I am going to miss Denny, NOT to mention Izzy. I sincerely hope she is back next season. I agree with whoever it was that said McSteamy needs to come back..maybe to chase after Addison some more. Nothing like a little competition. Alex's character impressed me this time. And I think my most fav part was when each of them sat with the Chief and 'denied' any involvement but talked about their 'souls'.
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5-16-2006 @ 7:29AM
Laura said...
SHONDRA SHOULD BE ASHAMED. That show was a huge disappointment - mainly the Derek/Meredith part. So now Derek is a cheat as well? Why waste a season w/him doing the right thing. POOR ADDISON AND FINN. Neither deserves this. And what a snoozefest if they stay together. . . .
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5-16-2006 @ 7:29AM
Amy said...
oh my gosh! my VCR did not tape the final show last night either!! can anyone out there let me know where i can find it to watch it???
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5-16-2006 @ 7:31AM
Wendy said...
I am so tired of the Mer-DER scene. I could care less and may very well NOT watch next season. It was way past time for BOTH of them to move on with there lives APART from each other. The sex scene was over the top and not realistic to me even given their past together. Neither should have had so little respect for themselves or their significant "others" to have allowed that to happen.
But realism is, of course, missing where the Denny storyline was concerned so what do you expect. I don't think the show has good enough writers..... they blew it with the stupid love triangle -- you all know who I mean. I like Finn a whole lot more than the other two at this point. Not sure I can stand any more stupidity. This may be good-bye for me.
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5-16-2006 @ 7:36AM
KidRN said...
for the two people that had vcr trouble, you may be able to find it on abc.com or on iTunes...
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