Grey's Anatomy writer Jenna Bans, who penned last night's episode, have posted some thoughts on "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" on the show's official writers' blog.
Here are some excerpts, with a link to the full column below ...
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Derek Shepherd is not in a good place right now. In fact, the dude’s pretty much at his worst. Remember when our friendly neighborhood serial killer Eric Stoltz told him they had a lot in common? Derek’s started to believe him.
What I love about this storyline, besides that it gives the talented Patrick Dempsey a chance to show us just how big his acting range is, is you’d never think it would happen to Shepherd.
He knows brains like I know ... well, nothing. Maybe chocolate.
But the point is, he’s not just a star in his field, he runs his field. It’s like the Pope having a crisis of faith. And everyone’s feeling it – Mark, literally with his maimed hand, Richard, who can’t possibly run his surgical floor without his star neurosurgeon .... and sad little Shadow Shepherd, who finally gets his shot to impress his colleagues, and not one of them can remember his name.
And it’s not because he’s not a good surgeon, it’s just with Shepherd around, who pays attention to the bald dude in glasses? In the end, Derek’s legendary status ends up hurting Derek the most. Because when people expect greatness out of you 24/7, it’s damn near impossible to live up to. You’re bound to take a big fall.
... Shonda’s had this Patient X thing in her head for a long, long time – and when she first pitched it out, I immediately loved it. And hated it. I still love and hate it.
Because it’s so totally messed up and unfair.
What Izzie’s doing, teaching the interns, is a selfless, meaningful endeavor that no one else, even Alex, will ever give her credit for. Everyone’s been busy clamoring for surgeries while Izzie’s quietly achieved the impossible – she’s turned the gaggle of morons we met in season 4 into doctors. And now she’s DYING. And no one gets her, and no one knows it, and it’s seriously UNFAIR.
Follow the link to continue reading Jenna's blog ...
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March 14th, 2009 9:23 AM
Hmmm I'm not loving Derrick at this moment. It is one thing to be having a break down and quiet another to be a total ass. The serial killer eps. Had to bring up the memories of his Dad being murdered. He needs to go see Dr. Wyatt. Before he makes everyone hate him. Just when I thought that him and mer was going to have there happy ever after. He has to start being a jerk. It is ok to be mad at the world. But you don't treat the woman/man you love like that. Cause mer has been by his side and tryed to help him. Get it together your being a Mc NightMare Derrick. If anyone that writes this story lines reads these posts. PLEASE!!!! Stop with the insane crap and get MerDer married please. We love them, but the on again off again crap is getting old.
March 16th, 2009 10:24 AM
We can see Derek as a human been not as a god, not the sweet boyfriend even he is a sweet boyfriend, but.. everyone has low moments, he feels like a killer because his mistake killed a woman and he`s in a dark dark place now.. deep inside..
When Mer was dark & twisty.. he was there to suport her.. now she is.
she`s the strong now and it`s great to see her like this because that`s what you do when you has a couple..
thanks for the show.. i can`t wait to see next episode!!
March 17th, 2009 2:17 PM
Aww, its understandable.. It's not like Derek always gets like that on a regular basis. He broke this time and he feels responsible and he needs some distance from work. I don't think anyone should treat their boyfriend/girlfriend that way.. but the writers have shown Meredith's change in character and that's she's really there for him. Derek was just drunk and upset. Obviously, he will propose again.. so its not like all hope is lost :) He's just in a bad place now and will come out of it once he realizes people make mistakes. I absolutely love this storyline.. shows a role reversal and I think this makes them a much stronger couple! Great blog