Tuesday, January 27, 2009

When Good Things Turn Bad

Does anyone remember the hype after the first season of Grey's Anatomy?  All about how ABC had finally gotten something right, and was becoming the staple of broadcast television.  It really was true.  The first two seasons of Grey's really did make ABC the go-to channel.  But then somewhere along the way, it lost its footing.  Der and Mer broke up and got together one too many times, George's character lost his purpose, Izzie cut her trademark blond hair, and gay slurs kicked off one of the main characters. Add those errors to the incessant new characters, abrupt removals of others, and weak plotlines and you get the recipe for a show that has lived past its prime.  

The first two seasons were so great, that every time I walked past the dvds at Target, I got the urge to buy them again.  That's why my family owns 3 copies of first and 2 copies of second.  It had interesting characters, interesting medical cases, and plausible plotlines.  But now... no no no.  

Once in a while, there is a decent episode, or an interesting case, but as a whole, I only continue watching the show out of obligation.  ABC, please cancel it and restore some sanity to my life.  You already cancelled Pushing Daisies, and that was great.  Let me enjoy my new pleasure, Life on Mars, and get rid of my Grey's burden!  George hates it too.  Just throw us a bone, before it's too late.

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