Rhimes to Put Fun Back Into "Grey's Anatomy"
AUGUST 12, 2007: "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes has promised to bring her award-winning medical drama back to its fun roots after an unsettling third season took a darker journey into death and infidelity alienating some viewers in the process.
In an interview with Associated Press, the star TV producer says that every single show on television that people love to watch experiences a moment when suddenly fans begin to disagree with the creative direction of the show and that happened to "Grey's Anatomy" in the second half of its third season.
Rhimes does however hope true fans will stick with the show and continue to watch it grow and change. She still insists the writers moved into direction they had originally planned to move into and some of the backlash may have been brought about by the behind-the-scenes incident involving Isaiah Washington.
As for Washington who was fired from ABC's blockbuster Thursday night series for using a homophobic slur twice, Rhimes wished him all the best in his future work including his stint on NBC's freshman drama "Bionic Woman."
"I hope [Bionic Woman] does well," she said "but not as well as 'Private Practice'," referring to "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off series which will air in the same timeslot as "Bionic Woman," Wednesday at 9/8c on ABC.
As for "Grey's Anatomy," Chyler Leigh joins the show as Meredith's sister Lexi, a new intern Seattle Grace, but as TV Guide reports don't expect her to fall into McDreamy's arms. At least not iimmediately.
The last thing "Grey's Anatomy" needs is a disaster storyline of Gizzie proportions.
Labels: ABC, Grey's Anatomy, Spoilers
posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
12:30 PM
9 Comments:
i kinda liked gizzie...they grew on me
I love Gizzie and know a lot of people love them too. I don't think it's a disaster. I usually read the writers blog and i the thing there is 50/50. There are a lot of haters, but there are a lot of people who loves the couple to death. The thing i know for sure is that Gizzie involves passion, whether you love it or hate it.
When Shonda says "She still insists the writers moved into direction they had originally planned to move into" make me think they might not drop Gizzie. I read a interview and she said the George and Izzie idea was there from the beginning.
But well, i hope this season gets better. The finale was lame.
I love Gizzie and I hardly think they are a disaster, and frankly I am getting tired of criticssaying that. There was actually a poll asking people if they were glad Gizzie was over and 52 % said no (37% said yes).If you look at Grey matter or the various polls, the Gizzie love comes atabout half and half. I know everyone I know who watches offline loves them.
I love George and Izzie, personally I think the show could use morestories like them. They are the one thing keepingme watching this show after last year's crappy season.
Season 4 doesn't really interest me for some reason. I seem to have lost my passion for the show. The only thing I want is george and izzie together. So if Idon't get this, I probably won't watch anymore.
I don't care what happens as long as I get MerDer and Gizzie.
i think what made fans so vitriolic in regards to Gizzie was the infidelity...whether or not, it was Shonda's intention to make them a couple, doing so by having George cheat on his wife, was not the way....
I hate the infidelity, but then I think this marriage was a big mistake and Callie took advantage of George in a weak moment. might hate how the story came about, but I adore george and Izzie, and I know many others who feel that way. They are the one reason I am still watching right now. So if they end, I will find something else to do Thursday nights.
Thank GOD. I knew we'd get our show back. No idea how I feel about George and Izzie. I love them as friends. I need this to be a good season. This is my show.
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