Grey's Anatomy Season 4

Chris · 09-27-2007, 09:13 PM

Better start then I hoped for. I was very dissappointed at the concept of George repeating his whole internship, and they subtle changed that to "so you repeat this year" so he can have another bite at the apple of the test at the end of the season, which would be fitting.

I'm not sure if Lexi made anything easier for him, but I know already she's a much more likable character then Meredith.

The thing with Izzie was beyond ridiculous. They should have just put the animal down.

So many interns.. shouldn't the residents now have areas of practice? And what about the clinic?

pitchman · 09-27-2007, 11:24 PM

This was a better than expected series re-boot IMO. Shonda threw out lots of interesting fodder to be mined and milked in future episodes. I have to agree about Izzie though. I find it totally unbelieveable that after everything she went through with Denny, and after recently coming off probation, she turns her attention (and that of the interns assigned to her on their very first day) to saving the life of a deer! Puh-lease...

Patrick Sun · 09-28-2007, 08:21 AM

I thought the season opener was a return to form from season 1-2, even though the roles have changed (in keeping with the title of the episode), change is not all bad, just requires adaptation to them.

I'm glad the funny returned in the start of the episode, providing a way to clear the decks from a lot of last season's baggage.

The episode returned to a much more empathetic tone, well, except for Meredith's dismissal of her half-sister for now, but there's enough to build some kind of a bridge between them, but Meredith is still struggling with her father's flight response to Ellis's own issue between them year ago. Lexi just happens to represent another life that Meredith didn't get to experience, so she's still in wound bitch mode.

Given Izzie's ridiculous plotlines, I still can't believe Heigl won a Best Supporting Actress in a drama Emmy. But, given her past, the deer subplot is straight up Izzie'a alley.

Jason Seaver · 09-28-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I was very dissappointed at the concept of George repeating his whole internship, and they subtle changed that to "so you repeat this year" so he can have another bite at the apple of the test at the end of the season, which would be fitting.

I'm not sure if Lexi made anything easier for him, but I know already she's a much more likable character then Meredith.

Actually, I think the first three seasons were all supposed to cover one year.

And I would not be averse to thinking of Lexi Grey as the series title character and shuffling Meredith off to, oh, anywhere. I'm sure that the plan is for her to eventually be something other than pathetic, but it doesn't appear to be happening soon.

Jerome Grate · 09-28-2007, 09:03 AM

I came in late on it right at the deer part of it with the little boy crying for help. I saw Izzie, then thought of her from last season on how annoying she was with George and everything else, and said I'll watch the Bionic woman and Life, according to my wife I'm glad I did. Oh yeah VHS tapes still works (didn't want to waste a DVD) felt kind of nostalgic at first then the picture ugh.

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Chris Brunner · 09-30-2007, 06:41 PM

My Tivo cut off a minute early. Can someone please tell me what George said to Izzy when she opened the door?

Thanks!!

C

Patrick Sun · 09-30-2007, 06:53 PM

Meredith narration: Sometimes change is good.

George: I love you too.

Meredith narration: Sometimes change is...everything.

Credits.

Patrick Sun · 10-04-2007, 10:50 PM

Tonight's episode was okay, not great, but not horrible, though Meredith is still being a total beyotch towards Lexi. Until Meredith figures out her issue is with her father and not his offspring, Lexi is going to get the cold treatment in the interim, which isn't all that interesting of a subplot.

Chris · 10-04-2007, 11:21 PM

I thought this was the best structured episode in a long time. While there weren't cutesy fun moments and good gags, the patient/doctor relationship played up who the characters are, and really showed growth on Christina's part. Some of the story lines were very effective, and the George/Izzie thing finally started to click together - and George (as a character) proves again why he's so lovable 'I can't be that guy..' with his decision to be honest and not hide; and his decision at the end to not hurt her when it was obvious to both of them she knew what he was going to say..