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Grey's Anatomy: Didn't We Almost Have It All (season finale)
(S03E25) For all the negative stuff that's been said about Grey's Anatomy this season, I think they turned out a pretty solid season finale. It made sense, stories ended logically, and let's be honest - it was way better than last season's "prom in a hospital" mess. All the bases were covered. The exams, the wedding, the Meredith/McDreamy relationship status, and the race for chief. Of course the one thing on everyone's mind (the identity of Derek's flirtatious bar encounter) was revealed too. I'm not overly obsessed with what happens next. It was just a comfortable ending with some questions that I'm in no rush to get answers to. I like where that leaves us though because it means we can start fresh in the fourth season and hopefully leave behind some of the things that made this season so lackluster.
So let's analyze the questions that are up in the air. What about Chief of Surgery? Weber offered it to Derek, but Derek turned it down, instead suggesting that Weber come back and take the job in a new direction. Do it differently. So the question is will Weber come back? This whole season he's been such a proponent of family values (which is partly why I think he gave Chief Resident to Callie over Bailey), and now that he has a legit chance to make things work with Adele again? That being the case, I honestly don't see him coming back.
Which relates directly to Meredith and Derek. They're on the outs. Things aren't good and I think Derek put it best when he said that he's in it more than she is. I think he's finally starting to realize that she's been holding him back and it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he changes his mind in the fall premiere and goes back to Weber, to take the job. I think most will agree it's better when Meredith and Derek aren't together and as the show has progressed, I think it's become clear that they don't really work. But like all great shows, I think we can assume they'll end up embracing in the series finale... whenever that happens.
It's gonna get more complicated with the arrival of McBar Skank a.k.a. Lexie Grey a.k.a. Meredith's half-sister. She's part of the new crop of interns. Slightly clichéd, but I think it adds a nice layer. She's all sweet and fluffy, but what are her real intentions? If she's anything like her kin, she isn't going to waste any time getting what she wants. She just lost a mother too, but I don't think she's as prone to depression as Meredith. Her attitude may be a welcome change for Derek if he chooses to pursue her. Incidentally, the actress who plays Lexie (Chyler Leigh) has been offered a 13 episode arc next season... so something is brewing.
Moving on... the wedding. Or lack thereof. I'll be brief about this one only because I've despised this storyline all season. Thank god Burke came to his senses! Cristina is selfish, self-centered, far too career driven, and completely oblivious to the feelings of those around her. Why would you want that woman to be your wife? Seeing as how Burke only packed up his trumpet, CD collection, and lucky scrub hat, I'm thinking he'll be back though.
Other stuff and a few predictions...
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Ava/Jane Doe/Rebecca Pope ended up being a weird Denny Duquette story after all. She fell for Alex was the twist. It's almost a little Stockholm Syndrome-ish. Regardless, it bugged me and I'm glad she left. I'm disappointed that Alex went back after her though. Weird.
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I was waiting for it all episode, but Weber finally gave us the words that officially "create" Private Practice. He told Addison that if she isn't happy, then go get a new life... or something like that. Guess what! Her new life has talking elevators and that guy from Wings!
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George failed the intern exam and he's obviously not going to repeat the year again. So what's next? Well I doubt he's going to stay with Callie... although, she is loaded. To me this screams some kind of "need to find myself" story that will take up at least 6 episodes. When he finds himself? I bet he becomes an EMT. It's the only thing that makes sense to me that'll still keep him involved.
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The mountain climber story turned out to be far less exciting than I was hoping.
So what does everyone else think? Is George going to admit he has feelings for Izzie too? Is Bailey going to get more involved with her young son's life? Will Weber come back? How long before Meredith realizes who Lexie is? Lots of questions, but as I said... no rush to find out the answers. Kudos to Shonda Rhimes and Co. for making it up to us. For once we can stop obsessing over the show that everyone is obsessing about. 6 out of 7.
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