Grey's Anatomy Round Table: Season 6 Finale

1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?

Charles: I'm dying right? I'm dying now.

Bailey: Yes. Yes Charles, you're dying.


2. Was this the best episode of the year - and/or the whole series?

A hundred percent the best episode of this year and in my Top 3 list of the series.


3. Mr. Clark on the loose: Well-written and emotional, or contrived and manipulative?

I would say a little bit of both. It was emotional; we all knew where he was coming from. We all saw how things came to this stage. However I felt that wanting "eye for an eye" justice does not justify him killing a couple of people mercilessly. Like how he shot Reed because she didn't want to chaperone him to Derek or how he shot Charles because he said he was a surgeon. If he really wanted an eye for an eye, why involve the innocent? Also, I felt a bit angry when he said to Derek (while holding a gun) that he's "the man now". Because it seems to me like he's just a coward, a spoilt child. He couldn't have things his way so he needed to resort to violence and needed a gun so he could feel like a man.


4. What were the saddest and most uplifting moments of the finale?

The uplifting moment was when Callie and Arizona literally kissed and made up. I felt the finale as whole was an emotional rollercoaster with mostly depressing moments. I had to think hard before I found an uplifting moment.

The saddest definitely had to be when Bailey found out that the lifts weren't working, went hysterical before taking Charles into her arms and watch him die slowly. I cried during that scene and again when he died. I really felt how helpless Bailey was. It wasn't that she could do nothing; she was a surgeon, she had the skills. But yet there was nothing she could do but be with him as he took his last few breaths.


5. Which actor/actress' performance was most Emmy-worthy?

Definitely Michael O'Neill as guest star. Honestly, the whole episode worked because he pulled off a deranged shooter role so well. For the series regular, it's a toss up between Chandra Wilson as Bailey where she tried her hardest to save Charles's life but failed or Sandra Oh as Cristina when she was operating on Derek with Clark pointing the gun at her.


6. Will Meredith tell Derek about the baby?

I think she will. Meredith is no longer dark and twisty Meredith. Even Shonda said so. Meredith will definitely tell Derek about it; there's no reason to hide.


7. Does Lexie really love Alex?

I think she loves him but not it's not the "through life and death" kind of love. As both Meredith and Cristina said, her heart lives in her vagina and since her relationship with Alex has all the while been based on sex... go figure. Furthermore, they were in a crisis, she thought Alex was dying and wanted to do everything she could to save him. Hence, that's why I think she told Alex she loved him.

8. Do you like voiceovers?

I love them! It gives viewers a brief idea on the theme of the episode. Especially for Grey's, the quotes are very meaningful and wise. However, I would appreciate it if the voiceovers could be more be more general at times. Instead of being like "As a surgeon... Surgeons believe... In the OR...", you get the picture. It's a pain sometimes when trying to use quotes from Grey's because it's very centered around the medicine.

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So I'm back at work. First day back after a 2 week break. And I was late. Seriously? If I could, I would want slap myself. Ok, logically I could, but you know what I mean. Come on, seriously? Seriously! Finally watched Iron Man 2 just now and I've heard raving reviews about it. TNP gave the show three out of five stars and I have no idea why. I distinctly remember Jeanmarie Tan saying something like they tried to pack too much good things and it backfired. I know the other guy mentioned something like Pepper Potts a.k.a Gwyneth Paltrow doesn't shut up.

True, I have to agree with the latter but I beg to differ with the former. No disrespect to Jeanmarie, I've spoken to her before and she is a really nice person who, I assume, is good at what she does. After all, she is kind of a household name if you read TNP regularly. Anyway, I do not think Iron Man 2 tried to pack too many good things into a two-hour movie. On the contrary, I think certain scenes could have been enhanced, especially the last fight scene with Whiplash where it ended, in my opinion, rather lamely. On the flip side, there are always gorgeous stars to gawk at.

Robert Downey Jr. comes back better than before, looking mighty fine in this sequel. His charming megawatt smile combined with his flashy ways are bound to leave the female fans in awe and spellbound. Oh, and did I mention the perfect hair? Gwyneth Paltrow returns to the cast, dazzling the audience with poise, wit and beauty. A new addition to the cast, Scarlett Johansson a.k.a Black Widow, wows the audience with her skin-tight suit which only serves to show off her stunning figure. Also, I can personally vouch that almost everyone was captivated by the slick fight moves towards the end of the movie where she effortlessly single-handedly defeats about a dozen enemies. At least I know I was.

Iron Man 2 is certainly a must catch blockbuster of the year. Honestly, we have been starving since the start of the year and finally someone hands us a cracker. I strongly urge everyone to catch it before the movie ends its run. It's filled with action, humor and good acting. There are literally explosions at every turn leaving even the most action-hungry fans satisfied to the point where you might start gripping your seats. Besides action, there is also good scriptwriting which brings out the individual personalities of the characters. Even if all of the above do not appeal to you, at least catch it for the A-list eye candies.

Rating: 4/5