I really liked the article in Redbook from Patrick. I loved the part when he commented he questions himself sometimes and says..would Derek Shephard do that? (ha) ....Here is an insert from the article about his and Mer's relationship..........Relationships are also the core of Grey's Anatomy. What do you think about the relationships in the show, especially Derek and Meredith's?
Well, they grow very slowly. I think the frustration for Ellen [Pompeo] and me is that we're victims of our own success, in a sense. The chasing in the first season made it so involving, but once we consummated it and then broke up, it's like, how do these characters continue to grow and thrive in a relationship? And I think that's going to be the real challenge going into the next season: Where do they go? What are the other story lines? Or is it an end? There was something about the longing in the chasing that people really got into.
wow, Kathy....that's really interesting re: next season....I want it to give me hope...but then he says "is it an end?"
But I agree - it is kind of funny that even he compares real life to his fictional character. In all seriousness - I think guys could understand women better if they would look at the things that women find attractive in their fiction. (Besides being so good looking, I mean : )
Kathy Says:
May 13th, 2007 2:41 PM
I guess, when asked about the Mer/Der relationship, Patrick is just guessing on the diffferent directions that Shonda could take him and Ellen...... I don't think any of the actors really know where thier characters are headed in the next season. They will probably be wondering going into their summer hiatus just like we will ....not knowing what the next season will bring!
I do think that Patrick wanted his character to change from only being "McDreamy" and it sounds like he somewhat likes the change from the way the article read, even though he said there have been a few things (Derek) has done that he wouldn't have. Not sure what those things were though. (I thought that was a cute comment) And I agree, characters have to change some to keep them interesting. I just want Mer and Der to change together and I would bet that Patrick hopes that Shonda keeps him and Ellen together! I truly hope the comment he made "or is this the end" doesn't mean anything...I don't really think it does. It was really a safe answer to the original question because he covered all of the bases and really didn't give us any indication where they as a couple are headed. (if that makes sense) I think Shonda knows how much this couple means to us the viewers and even if she messes with us for a while by keeping them apart.....they will definately find their way back to each other and that will be a great day again for us diehard Mer/Der fans!!!!! I just hope they will work out their differences soon and be back together as the next season begins! (wishful thinking probably...you know it will take longer than that).
Has anyone else read the RedBook article and if so, what is your take on Patricks comments??
May 13th, 2007 9:19 AM
I really liked the article in Redbook from Patrick. I loved the part when he commented he questions himself sometimes and says..would Derek Shephard do that? (ha) ....Here is an insert from the article about his and Mer's relationship..........Relationships are also the core of Grey's Anatomy. What do you think about the relationships in the show, especially Derek and Meredith's?
Well, they grow very slowly. I think the frustration for Ellen [Pompeo] and me is that we're victims of our own success, in a sense. The chasing in the first season made it so involving, but once we consummated it and then broke up, it's like, how do these characters continue to grow and thrive in a relationship? And I think that's going to be the real challenge going into the next season: Where do they go? What are the other story lines? Or is it an end? There was something about the longing in the chasing that people really got into.
May 13th, 2007 11:31 AM
wow, Kathy....that's really interesting re: next season....I want it to give me hope...but then he says "is it an end?"
But I agree - it is kind of funny that even he compares real life to his fictional character. In all seriousness - I think guys could understand women better if they would look at the things that women find attractive in their fiction. (Besides being so good looking, I mean : )
May 13th, 2007 2:41 PM
I guess, when asked about the Mer/Der relationship, Patrick is just guessing on the diffferent directions that Shonda could take him and Ellen...... I don't think any of the actors really know where thier characters are headed in the next season. They will probably be wondering going into their summer hiatus just like we will ....not knowing what the next season will bring!
I do think that Patrick wanted his character to change from only being "McDreamy" and it sounds like he somewhat likes the change from the way the article read, even though he said there have been a few things (Derek) has done that he wouldn't have. Not sure what those things were though. (I thought that was a cute comment) And I agree, characters have to change some to keep them interesting. I just want Mer and Der to change together and I would bet that Patrick hopes that Shonda keeps him and Ellen together! I truly hope the comment he made "or is this the end" doesn't mean anything...I don't really think it does. It was really a safe answer to the original question because he covered all of the bases and really didn't give us any indication where they as a couple are headed. (if that makes sense) I think Shonda knows how much this couple means to us the viewers and even if she messes with us for a while by keeping them apart.....they will definately find their way back to each other and that will be a great day again for us diehard Mer/Der fans!!!!! I just hope they will work out their differences soon and be back together as the next season begins! (wishful thinking probably...you know it will take longer than that).
Has anyone else read the RedBook article and if so, what is your take on Patricks comments??