| Friday, 12 October 2007 |
| so Let The Truth Sting |
I just watched the latest episodes of 'Private Practice' and 'Grey's Anatomy'.
I must say that 'Private Practice' is really getting better and better. I was initially quite skeptical about the show having even a fraction of the quality that 'Grey's' had, but after three episodes, I must say I've so far been proven wrong.
Granted that the first episode wasn't that good, but the subsequent episodes were better scripted, more tightly paced, and better made.
The acting has also significantly improved, the characters are turning mildly interesting, and Addison is still as delectable as ever.
Granted that I don't like all the new characters - Naomi's like some out of control divorcee, and Sam's like this unrealistic overly-perfect man who could do no wrong, and the Paeds guy? Like isn't he obviously a psychotic pervertic paedophile? And that alternative-medicine guru-quack-person, being mysterious and all - like what's that about? AND OH YEAH, the himbo midwife receptionist surfer guy, like seriously, where's you man-pride? Stop salivating everytime you see your boss walk by! SERIOUSLY! Have some basic man-pride!
Okay, looks like I don't really like all the characters, but I actually like someone else in the show other than Addison! I LOVE VIOLET THE SCREWED UP PSYCHIATRIST! Although extremely cliche, I actually like her character! She's funny and I love her as much as Addison now! Her neurotic nature is endearing! (Her frizzy 80s hair do though, isn't) And she's played out by the actress who starred as Amy in Judging Amy! So yeah, she's quite well portrayed.
I must also add that I got quite touched by the scenarios in the last two episodes, which is something I thought possible only when I watch 'Grey's'. Well kudos to Addie and gang! To quote Cristina, 'just when I thought you were boring, you rise.'
Looks like I'll still be hanging on to 'Private Practice' afterall.
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But of course, the lion's share of my love will always be reserved for Meredith and gang.
'Grey's' has reverted back to its old styled formula for success, with lots of light hearted humour, less dark and heavy character development, but still packed with enough emotions to pull that emo-cord. The previous episode was great, today's episode didn't disappoint as well.
I know I've said this over and over again, but I really love the central friendship between Meredith and Cristina. They are so freaking cool together.
I love the way their friendship works - how Cristina had the guts to even fake depression to steal Meredith's high profile surgery; how Meredith willingly switched with Cristina, even if it meant that she would have to trade a really cool surgery for a baby sitting job that required her to take charge of Lexie for a day; how Meredith found out about it and still accepted it without being all bitchy like how people would normal react to such a situation; how she tried to beat Cristina at her game by acting all sympathetic and insisting they talk things over, or worse, CRY things over; and how Cristina sorta worked out that Meredith knew that she's been faking it, and how she presented that the 'oh-shucks-i'm-busted' look on her face.
And in the end, they got over the whole 'squabble' by trading a few sarcastic, really witty retorts at each other and then everything's like back to normal, like they've come to a common understanding on things and there isn't really much to debate about. Because they know that they'll be each other's 'person' forever and they are really good at doing it for each other. Whenever the need arises, they'll be there for each other, in their really weird, quirky and dysfunctional way, they'll be there.
Bailey finally accepting Callie as Chief Resident, and extending a helping hand to her, volunteering to be her 'number two'. I expected someone as great as Bailey to do no less.
It was nice to see these two incredibly powerful women finally put aside their differences and just recognize that they really could work together to do this, to really run the hospital.
I think they really could be a great team, with Bailey showing Callie the ropes and Callie learning from Bailey, these two mighty women can really kick ass.
So watch out Residents, the Bailey-Callie combo is going to kick your damn butts til they turn sore. The Nazi and bone-breaking-intense-rocker-chick are so gonna rule the hospital together.
Alex being a jerk to George, and ratting him out by telling all the interns that he is a repeater. Okay... I must admit that Alex is being a bit mean here (I can imagine all the George fanatics out there screaming in protest when he did that!) but seriously, a part of me is glad that Alex did that.
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid George has really evolved into my most disliked character. I think he is a mean bastard for doing that to Callie and Izzie and I bet with you, he will end up hurting them both again. He ends up not being with Izzie, but still hurts Callie. And how do I know that? Because I have my spoiler sources. (Hehe!)
Like Sam said (as in Samantha my friend, the really girly girl who apparently used to love ribbons in her hair and not Naomi's husband on Private Practice), George really is quite screwed up, he just can't seem to get anything right these days.
Okay, Alex shouldn't have done that in such a brutal manner, but I guess, George really has to pay his dues.
And please, stop looking so determined and sad George, because it really doesn't suit you and it makes you look like you haven't been fed. (AGAIN, QUOTING CRISTINA!) Where is the happy, lovable, bumbling George of the past? I miss him.
Izzie was so so nice today. Really old guy came back to life, and promptly lost his life again. But Izzie, as usual, tried her best to get him back again and again and again. In the end, he still dies.
However, Izzie was funny today, showing her usual crazy, hopeful, optimistic thing again. I think she knows that she's going to be hurt by George but she still clings on to hope and HOPES that it wouldn't be so bad.
The poor thing. She had so much to deal with already, and now she has to deal with the fallout that is going to come from sleeping with your already married best friend and actually falling in love with him. *shakes head* It's a pity she's stuck in a rut with that George. =/
Did I mention that Meredith's quite a good teacher? Pity Lexie didn't appreciate her teaching method. Tsk tsk.
Derek and Mark having a friendship again - they remind me of Cristina and Mer, only that they are the male versions of it. Witty sarcastic comments and retorts - the perfect substitute for caffeine and drugs! Nothing keeps the day going better than a friend who is totally honest and sarcastic with you! =D
Really Old Guy revealing that he knows far more than people expected him to know. And his incessant reference to Izzie as 'Blondie'. Hilarious! Its a pity he died, he could have been a really really interesting recurrent character. I loved the little tribute they gave him though. Really really sweet.
The world's oldest intern? With all due respect, you really are a pain in the ass. (and please, get a shave!)
Favourite line of the day - Cristina going 'ME SO SSSSAAADDDD' with what I swear is a Singlish accent! Totally made my day!Labels: fanboy, grey's anatomy, private practice |
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