Grey’s Anatomy Review: Some Kind of Tomorrow (18×02)

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Usually, I would have been waiting in anticipation for the Grey’s Anatomy season premiere. However, 18 years later and a show that has sadly lost its momentum no longer holds a place in my heart as it once did. But, here I am waiting for something, anything to breathe life into it again. Yet, Grey’s Anatomy, “Here Comes the Sun,” the Season 18 premiere continued its path of mediocrity and left me pained and again missing what once was.

The season premiere reminded me of a patient going into V-fib. It was surrounded by doctors with paddles trying so hard to revive it, and every time they think there’s a pulse, it flatlines.

There were moments it felt like the original Grey’s was making a comeback. It even began with an ode to its very first episode, with Meredith entering the OR room referencing the “game” of surgical residency. Then it stopped, and we realize it’s a dream. And like all dreams that come to an end, so too did the episode’s potential.

Perhaps it was that there were too many storylines overwhelming the hour, leaving everything rushed. Patient cases used to be given more depth, allowing us to feel invested in the surgeries. Instead, every patient felt like an afterthought to remind us that oh yeah we are following the lives of doctors who work.

Owen and Teddy on Grey’s Anatomy. Photo Credit: ABC

Doctors who work even on their wedding day. Finally, Owen and Teddy got married. I would’ve jumped ship if we had to sit through another season full of their on-and-off-again shenanigans. Their wedding in the park was interrupted by a medical emergency, in typical Grey’s Anatomy fashion.

And although there was a split second of momentary panic that this foreshadowed something bad, the episode ended in a happy makeshift wedding in Joe’s bar surrounded by all their loved ones.

While Owen and Teddy celebrated their joyous union, Amelia and Link might be ending theirs. I have no hard feelings toward Link. He’s probably the most upstanding guy on the show, and he deserves everything good. But, Amelia’s said no more than once to his proposals, and he needs to understand that no means no. And no doesn’t mean she doesn’t love him, it just means she doesn’t want a legally binding document to represent their love.

They better not try and match Link with Jo. Can’t they remain platonic best friends? That’s what the other needs right now. No more relationship drama!

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Maggie and Winston on Grey’s Anatomy. Photo Credit: ABC

Speaking of relationship drama, Meredith’s in the middle of being wooed professionally by Minnesotan Dr. Hamilton (Peter Gallagher). There’s no way Meredith’s going to officially transfer to the midwest, but I do predict at least a quarter of the season to be split between the two locations.

I’m confused why they chose to do this, but we’ve gotten so used to Meredith not interacting with many of the current doctors, so it doesn’t feel out of touch.

During her dinner with Dr. Hamilton, she runs into an old flame, Dr. Nick, from Season 14. Their flirtatious vibe certainly remains, but with DeLuca’s recent death it seems too fast for her to jump into another romance so quickly, and she knows this.

If this season premiere is supposed to set the precedence for the entire season, we’re in for a long and bumpy ride. Here’s hoping they find a rhythm and can manage to keep things from falling into the same pattern for the umpteenth time.

Don’t forget to leave your comments down below! What’s your hope for Season 18?

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Amelia and Link on Grey’s Anatomy. Photo Credit: ABC

Stray Musings:
  • The day has come. Dr, Lin is stepping in as a replacement for Cristina Yang. And I don’t say this only because she’s Asian, but because Bailey and Richard practically begged her to come work for them. A response only Cristina would’ve received. Also, Dr. Lin’s confidence and dissatisfaction with the quality of doctors is the vibe Cristina would’ve totally given.
  • Was I imagining Bailey’s flustered manner when Hayes asked if he and his sons could have dinner with Bailey and her family?! It’s been forever since Bailey’s acted that way. Don’t get me wrong, I love Ben and Bailey, but also would not be upset if Bailey started something with Hayes.
  • I’m impatiently waiting for Addison’s return. I am rounding every corner of the hospital with anticipation.
Rating: 3/5

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