On the Season Finale of the Round Table, Burke battles for his relationship (and nervous system), Denny finally breathes his last, Richard grills the interns, and Mer and Der... Get. It. On.
Better example of true love: Izzie/Denny or Mer/Der?
McCritic: It can't be a coincidence that Mer/Der is starting to sound like the eerie command of a murderer, can it? That duo is killing the concept of true love! Screw rules, forget boundaries, show no restraint, act insane and irrational on occasion, just follow your heart - Izzie and Denny were the portrait of passion and devotion. I wish he hadn't died.
iheartizzie: I heart Izzie. Really. I grew to like Denny, too, and wanted them to grow old together. But sadly, this relationship barely got off the ground. It didn't even get out of bed! So I'm going with the latter couple, as both members are alive. That, and despite my personal loathing of MerDer (flood my inbox with hate mail, fans!), you can't dispute their passion. The yearning in Derek's eyes while dancing revealed how paralyzed he is with love for her.
Married-to-McDreamy: As much as I believe Derek and Meredith love each other and will end up together, I think the love shared between Izzie and Denny was truly the purest form of this emotion. Originally, I felt that these two couldn't possibly know they loved each other, as they never experienced anything together outside of that hospital room. However, my beliefs changed when Denny proposed to her. After watching them interact through the toughest of emotional battles, it became obvious to me that their love was very pure and sweet (Izzie's psychotic outbursts notwithstanding).
Which intern's one-on-one talk with Richard left the most lasting impression?
iheartizzie: Meredith, hands down. Nothing changes the subject and disarms an authority figure quite like discussing an extramarital affair he thought was secret, then blaming him for her own family's crumbling.
Married-to-McDreamy: Definitely Alex's discussion of the football team. Okay, maybe not. I 
would have to say Meredith's talk left the greatest impression on our stoic chief. The second woman to confront Richard about his affair with Dr. Ellis Grey in one day, Meredith definitely caught him off guard.
McCritic: Alex. The use of an ideal metaphor will pretty much always leave a profound impession on yours truly, but this football foresight was a glimpse into Alex's troubled, bitter soul. He hates his team, but he's loyal to it. That says a lot. We can only hope Terrell Owens was paying attention.
More likely to survive: Dr. Burke's career, or his relationship with Dr. Yang?
Married-to-McDreamy: Unfortunately, I would have to say that his career is most likely over, which is quite sad considering he is the most calm, collected, and talented cardio-thoracic surgeon in Seattle. The scene in which Cristina took his hand at the end was quite moving though, and I believe that Burke will see that she does have a heart... sometimes.
McCritic: Burke is the honorable, admirable, caring yin to Cristina's self-absorbed, cold Dr. Yang. His hand will recover. This is a man who was born to cut people open, to save the world one replaced ventricle at a time. He'll also need the appendage to write a forceful break up email to Cristina.
iheartizzie: Throughout his career, Dr. Burke has been renowned as a surgeon with nerves of steel. Metaphorically speaking. One could even argue he is super-human. He will do what it takes to control his nerves in the literal sense, no matter how much physical theraphy it requires. Then he'll break up with Cristina over her lack of emotional support in his time of need. The nerve of that intern!
Will George ever say "I love you" to Calli?
McCritic: He better. If Calli doesn't hear those magic words some time soon, she'll love breaking every bone in little George's body. Should take her about six seconds.
Married-to-McDreamy: Yes. I believe George will say tho
se three little words to Calli, but only after she warms up to his "family." We all know that George values his close relationship with his fellow interns and if Calli continues to trash-talk these women, George will never reach Calli's level of adoration.
iheartizzie: George rushing into something is only slightly less likely than him getting a good haircut. He loves Calli, even if he won't admit it to himself, or say it aloud. The guy takes his time with heavy issues, but he'll get there eventually.
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May 16th, 2006 3:37 PM
It was so sad that Denny died right after Izzie agreed to marry him. I feel so bad for Izzie. She finally found someone who didn't just see her as a piece of ass. I hope that meredith doesn't end up with Derek. She deserves better. I can't believe that the chief had an affair with Meredith's mom. I really hope that Dr. Burke fully recovers. I really respect George for not saying "I love you" when he didn't mean it.
May 16th, 2006 3:39 PM
I was so surprised that Alex didn't rat Izzie out.
May 16th, 2006 4:58 PM
I saw Katherine Heigl on a few talk shows earlier this year and each time she said that at the end of this season one of the interns would be gone but she couldn't reveal who it would be. So I guess she is the one.
May 16th, 2006 11:42 PM
I totally disagree! I believe both his career and his relationship with Cristina will survive, and taken to the next level. Burke will have his work cut out for him with Cristina, but no one can handle Cristina like Burke. It'll be a challenge, but Burke will practice, practice, practice.
May 17th, 2006 12:24 AM
i don't think that katherine heigl is leaving the show, actually that thought never even crossed my mind. frankly i find her to be the best part of the show ( McDreamy not included) and especially in the latter episodes she has taken over. from last night's finale al i will ever remember is her and Denny and the fact that he died... i just can't get over that. i mean i knew he was going to die, we all knew but after all of that i actually thought that was the surprise of the season: that he would live. and when he did die all by himself, i couldn't stop crying, there was literally a puddle of tears on the hollow of my neck lmao ( coz i was lying down of course) anyway my ratteling comes to a conclusion to say that i doubt very much katherine will be leaving, they would be losing a huge fanbase with her, i mean the guys love her and her character is amazin and plus now more then ever we all want to know what will happen with her. oh and also i felt that the whole little triangle at the end with meredith n the guys wasn't really a cliffhanger, she goes with umm Chris bc he was signed on for another 9 episodes for next season. k ciaoo
i love dennyyyyyyyy
May 17th, 2006 8:29 AM
Please bring Denny back!! Can't the writers say it was all a nightmare that Izzie had prior to the Prom? I would put up with that "Dallas-type" story line if it meant saving Denny!!!
May 17th, 2006 8:44 AM
Izzie might take some time off, but she will never be able to leave the hospital, her friends, and her career behind. She will be back for sure.
I loved how Alex took care of Izzie at the end. He finally let down his resentment of her when it really mattered.
Eventhough Chris signed on for another few episodes, I do not necessarily think Meredith will pick him. I think that she will initially not choose either. If she goes with Chris, we all know that she will just keep thinking of McDreamy (and with the look he gave her at the prom, who could blame her?! mmm...). Also, Chris is too much of a tie/memory connecting her and McDreamy, so she'd never fully get over him. And she will not just run off with Derrick until he makes a commitment to her. She is too smart for that. So, I think it will be a dragged out process. I have to admit I hope things work out with McDreamy, but Chris does seem like a good match for her...Oh, and Addison can only stand by Derrick for so long. She definitely senses something is up. I do not know how she stayed so calm for this long!
I definitely think George will tell Calli he loves her, but it will take at least 5 more episodes.
Burke and Cristina will last for at least while longer, and I predict many funny scenes as she plays nurse to him.
May 17th, 2006 11:00 AM
This finale was so crazy, I truly could not sleep afterwards, but think about it, it was crazy and all over the place....JUST LIKE A DREAM!!!! Let's all hope!!!!!!!
May 17th, 2006 8:32 PM
I knew Denny was going to die. It was painful waiting for it to happen through those few episodes.The relationship was too pitiful. But when Alex (who is truly in need of healing too) lifted Izzy at the end from the bed, I knew it was all ok. He loves her and I love him.
Loved the love scene with Der & Mer. Uncontrollable! Although I don't think he deserves her (or his wife for that matter) Still...he is "McDreamy" and many of us have been there at least once.
PS I was recently in a local hospital for some minor injuries in a car accident. Not one good looking person in sight for the two hours I was there.
May 17th, 2006 9:37 PM
I think that McDreamy and Mer. should get together and just stay together; wouldn't it be fun and so soapy if Addison and McVet get it on?
That would be just desserts.!
Yes, have Denny come back - they always do --true love wins again.
(the bummer was that my TV went off the last 30 min. of the show because someone hit a utility pole. so thank goodness for these updates.