Friday, March 7, 2014

A Doctor, A Killer, and the FLOTUS

Grey's Anatomy and Scandal have me holding my head.  My absolute love for these shows makes me absolutely nervous for my favorite characters from week to week.  Not just for what they're going to do but their lives (We've seen Shonda kill some characters, i.e. George and Lexie).  But tonight? Tonight I'm in shock and awe.  Three women on these shows are killing the game this week and deserve some recognition.

SPOILERS AHEAD 

FINAL WARNING! SPOILERS!

3.) Dr. Jo Wilson, played by Camilla Luddington



In the promos for this episode we see Jo and Alex get into this huge blow out and break up which left Jolex fans in a panic.  Watching the episode we see that Jolex did have this argument, in front of the entire hospital. Why so public? Due to the new policies it was forbidden for them to be together Jo orchestrated this "public break up".  You have to watch their argument but SO brilliant.  I didn't think I'd like any interns after the originals but then came Lexie.  After her death I swore I wouldn't like anyone new and then came Jo.  Luddington holds her own against the vets of the show and everyone can't help but ship Jolex. Oh by the way they get caught which leads me to give Alex and honorary mention when he tells the board, "this hospital was built on you feeling each other up." I love this show. 

2.)  Quinn Perkins, played by Katie Lowes



Oh Quinn.  In season one you were getting the gladiator speech.  Season two you were Baby Huck.  Season Three? You've been called so many name but tonight you completely OWNED B613. And she held a gun on Olivia Pope.  Lowes has been playing the hell out of this role but the scene tonight with Kerry Washington was by far one of my favorite Quinn scenes.  I'm still not to sure what Quinn is up to but I swear if its as good as it was tonight I will continue to support her

1.) Mellie Grant, played by Bellamy Young



Queen Mellie.  There's nothing I can say but holy crap run for president.  This episode showed that Mellie not only tried to kill herself after she was raped, Mellie had a Fitz/Liv relationship but she "kept her knees closed", she kissed the almost new VP in front of a bunch of first ladies.  Mellie's journey on Scandal has been full of ups, downs, and OMG moments but I'll say this, I wouldn't be surprised if Mellie Grant and Olivia Pope had a lot more in common by the end of this season.  I'm not being biased after watching a ton of different shows this 2013-2014 season Bellamy Young deserves an Emmy.  Not just a nomination but the award itself.  

Twisted Sister gets a great farewell

I so don't want to see Christina Yang leave Grey Sloane Memorial.  I so don't want to see Sandra Oh leave Grey's Anatomy.  Sadly there's nothing I can do and this season will be Oh's last.  As Oh is one of the original cast members and a fan favorite its fitting that she gets an awesome send off.



It has been confirmed that there will be an episode centered on Yang.  The episode will be all about Yang's choices and more specifically what her life would be if she made different choices.  I personally love these types of Grey's episodes.

It has also been confirmed by Shonda Rhimes herself that Isaiah Washington, who played Dr. Preston Burke in the first three seasons, will return as a way to round out Yang's story.  Burke was a major part of Yang's time on Grey's as he was the one responsible for her having to be cut out of her wedding dress (remember that?!).



Washington was fired from the series due to his anti gay remarks towards T.R. Knight.  GLAAD has also commented on Washington's return stating that his support of the LGBT community in the past few years has brought awareness to their various causes and they are happy to see him return to Grey's Anatomy.  This episode is expected to air in May.