I don't want either George or Izzie to die. I may like George more, but I think they both bring to the show. If Izzie dies, we'll never see any scenes between George and Izzie too. That would be terrible. I am a fan of both their friendship and their couple. If I have to live with them not together, I at least want to get friendship scenes like we had in the last episodes.
Justin is such a total sweetie pie. I hate Alex, but I have always loved him. The only time I like Alex though is when he's nice to George. I liked their scenes at the bar.
George needs to stay, so he and Justin and have more scenes together. He makes me like Alex although I still hate Alex and Izzie.
If George goes, I guess I'll be tuning out. I didn't like the show much without him this season, and I watch way too much TV.
I could use with the hour less.
tvaddict Says:
June 4th, 2009 7:02 PM
They shouldn't kill anyone off. The show won't be the same, especially without the main 5!
Delinda Says:
June 4th, 2009 8:57 PM
I agree. I don't want anyone to die, especially not a member of the fab 5.
I especially don't want George to die such an awful death. I've always loved him so much, and I want to see him make it and for him to have his dreams come true for once.
He's a hero. Let him be rewarded for it, not die.
pink Says:
June 4th, 2009 9:19 PM
Kill off Izzie and KEEP GEORGE!!! Katherine has gone around bashing the show and stating how she just doesn't want to be on it anymore and he got such a big head cause she did some movies.ooooo wtfe. shes done, don't give her a second chance. tho it's totally on TR if he really anways to come back, I would miss him more then anyone on the show. and Bless Justin for speaking up, hopefully he wont with Katherine..lol
JC is really great but something stroke me as odd. People are starting to comment on this. I mean, castmembers. Does it mean that there is some truth in reports? God, I hope not.
I enjoyed Izzie and Alex up until this season. Marina and Francois made the excellent point that Izzie isn't in love with Alex and it explains why I felt they were off this season. I also don't think George is Izzie's soulmate. I think Denny was, hence why she can't let him (or any of us for that matter) in peace. I do think that George has more common ground with Izzie.
I wasn't a Gizzie fan either. I felt that placed them in an awkward position. I liked their friendship but later. I am rewatching S.1 and 2 and seeing that Izzie actually was kinda mean to George in the beginning. Good things change.
Also, to whoever mentioned the A/I marriage, um...they are on the MerDer bandwagon of illegal marriages. A/I are married at the eyes of God, no the law. MerDer are married by what can be defined as the Common Law Marriage (of what I read, not legal either) but I am no Law expert here.
Suz Says:
June 5th, 2009 12:50 AM
Well all the reports are saying Katie wants to stay and TR is the one that wants to leave, and is most at risk of being killed off.
I think the actors are maybe as clueless as us and might be reading all those Izzie will live and George will die rumors.
Everyone seems to believe this will happen, so I guess Justin being a good friend of TR is starting to be scared like us and speaking out of what a big mistake this will be.
I love him for it. He is such a good friend. He is also completely right.
Killing George off and letting TR go would be criminally stupid.
LOL, you know I love both Gizzie and Dizzie a lot, but Gizzie just is magic to me. I'm not sure why but I am totally obsessed with them.
I do agree that I think George has been much nicer to Izzie than the opposite, but the same can be said for Izzie in every relationship.
She doesn't treat those guys that nice.
So I love Izzie only with George, but George, I love on his own or without her.
I'm a Gizzie fan and a George fan but not an Izzie fan, does that make sense?
I noticed that about several Gizzie fans and Alex and Izzie fans.
AI fans seem to like Alex more than Izzie and mostly like her with him too.
I also liked Denny more than Izzie.
I will seriously and completely freak if George dies. I love him that much, and eys I know this makes me nuts to love a fictional characetr that much, but I do.
I hope maybe Shonda is on the fence and that's why Justin did this interview, and maybe he and us can convince us to please keep George.
Sue Says:
June 5th, 2009 1:04 AM
NO ONE LEAVES. Pleaseeeee , you all have to stay. The show just wouldn't be the same without all of you. You all are a great cast of characters.
Nathalie Says:
June 5th, 2009 2:19 AM
I think Suz has a point. I also think it's because there's been those nasty rumors about TR being hated by his castmates and being a diva, which is total b*ll as we all know TR is friends with most of them. I think that's his colleaguues shutting down the rumors.
Remembering Katie saying TR never defended himself and she felt very defensive of him?
I think that might be how the others feel.
They know those are vicious lies and TR won't defend himself, so they are doing it for him.
I never believed those rumors anyway.
TR is just so lovable.
I don't want him to leave. He's the reason why I watch the show, him and Gizzie, as friends or more.
Telania Says:
June 5th, 2009 3:13 AM
I am super in love with Tr Knight's George O'Malley, so he needs to stay or I will bawl.
Teresa Says:
June 5th, 2009 5:41 AM
*eye roll* It's always the same George/Gizzie stans taking any opportunity to bash Alex and A/I when neither is in no way related to the topic in question. It has gotten REAL old by now and it's not like George is perfection but I'm not going to get into that. Instead of spewing your hate, why not just stay ON TOPIC and discuss TR Knight and how Justin showed his professionalism, friendship and kindness towards TR in publicly stating he wants him to stay. ;)
My problem with Izzie when she was with George and with Denny was that she acted completely selfishly and a was a little bit psycho and both relationships really made me dislike her. She isn't like that with Alex since they have gotten back together. She just seems happy with him and relaxed (minus the cancer of course). I know that Gizzie fans think that this means she doesn't love Alex as much, but to me her "love" for Denny and George just wasn't healthy. I think that it says a lot about Izzie that she got so overwrought for a guy who was dying and a guy who was married. She wanted what she couldn't have in her search for the safe and perfect love. Which unfortunately, doesn't exist. JMO.
seasonsixpleasehurry Says:
June 5th, 2009 8:25 AM
Like most people, I also hope T.R stays on the show. Sadly I don't think he will tho. Reports say T.R has wanted out of his contract for a long time, and unlike Katherine Heigl, he hasn't publicly stated he wants to stay. Furthermore, in the finale George was outside of the elevator which i think means he is dead, whereas Izzie was still inside the elevator and looked very hesitant to step out. She kept looking down so I think it means that last attempt at ressusitating her was successful and she'll go back down the elevator and live. Even if TR's character did survive, his arm was crushed in the accident so he'd never be a surgeon again. I sincerely hope I'm wrong tho, it would be such a shame to lose him from the cast as he's very talented and his character has so much more to develop.
On the Gizzie/AI debate.. I'm so surprised at how many people have said they don't like the character of Alex! His character has so much depth! and yes maybe sometimes he does come across as an "abusive jerk" but that's because he's so damaged from his childhood. remember his father was a drug addict who bet his mother up? also i think the scenes people think of when they say that are actually scenes where alex has lashed out at the people he loves, which is such an accurate portrayal of real life. i think he really does love izzie and altho in earlier seasons he might not have shown it i think he was just afraid of how much he loved her and didnt know how to handle it. he really stepped up and grew a lot in season 5 tho. i also think he's so mean to o'malley because george would have been the kind of kid alex envied at school, he had everything alex didn't, including a loving family. another reason alex is so mean to george is because he's jealous of him. remember how hurt alex was when izzie fell for george after she had told alex she wasnt ready for anyone after denny? that crushed him. so the character of alex is not a jerk for no reason, hes just a person who has suffered a lot of hurt in his life. i think alex is such an interesting, and real character who has so much growing to do. it would be great to see alex's family in season 6 and see how he would handle it. justin has shown how fantastic he is at delivering storylines and i really hope shonda recognises that and gives him more next season.
First of all, I love that JC came forward to say such awesome things about TR. Everyone who actually knows him/works w/ him says awesome things. It's the some of the idiot entertainment media who don't know him at all that spread the nasty rumors and really do him disservice. I've said it b/f and I'll say it again... I really think that TR is a class act-- and an incredible actor.
I also think that JC is a class act for speaking out for TR.
As for George-- once again, I'd love for TR to stay and George to live on and for Shonda to show George's tremendous personal growth this season and redevelop his connections to the rest of the Fab 5, most significantly, Iz, Mer & Alex and also redevelop his connection w/ Bailey... and his new connection to Hunt. I think TR has SO much to offer and I think that George has so much more to tell about himself...
As for Alex. I will quote seasonsixpleasehurry "i think alex is such an interesting, and real character who has so much growing to do." Alex is a phenomenal character with many layers. I know many fans have just loved the whole tough-guy softening that we saw this past season. And I do love the growth Alex has had-- most notedly in his scenes w/ George in "Sweet Surrender"... but I want to see all of Alex's layers... I love that Shonda showed our messy, angsty Alex reverting back to his old defense mechanisms in the finale... b/c I love Alex. And this is a side of Alex... I love ALL of Alex. I may not always like what he says... most especially his nastiness to George or to Izzie sometimes... but this is a side of Alex that is ESSENTIAL to his character (yes, b/c of his family background, as seasonsixpleasehurry noted).
As for A/I VS. G/I--- I am still floored that Shonda has brought this G/I/A triangle back up when it seemed she did anything and everything to avoid it for so long.... I think it foretelling... or perhaps, just simply a VERY loud and clear statement she was making... as for her motive, who knows? It's always so hard to find where the truth lies with Shonda...
But my pick is G/I.
And yes, I do believe George is Izzie's soulmate.
Like anuflas, I believe "that Izzie isn't in love with Alex"... I don't think she ever was (I think she had the potential to be b/f he slept w/ Olivia...)... now, that being said, I think she does love him. He's her good friend, Alex, who she has shared much with over the years-- she does love him. As far as being in love w/ anybody this season? I don't think it's really too much an issue for Izzie... I think all that she is going through sort of trumps her even thinking about that... I think that when you are that sick, you want the people you love around you and you are acutely aware of each person you love, each person you need, but discerning what that love is meant to be, etc...??
I still think she and George are connected like no others.
I think the last person that she was in love with was George.
I think that somewhere in there Izzie always believed they'd have their someday. I think Izzie got lonely. And then she started seeing Denny and she loves Denny and she was concentrating on working through those feelings and then she found out she was sick...
I have missed Izzie's quirkiness, her hopeful resolve, her incredible strength of conviction this season... I blame not getting to see this side of her, solely on her illness. Some may find all that quirkiness and emotional reactiveness about her as annoying, but I find it endearing... and, let's face it, that's how her character was written from the beginning. Don't get me wrong, I allow for the personal growth (as w/ Alex), but insist on the basic facets of the characters personality to still show through. I rejoiced when Alex showed his ugly side in the finale. And I feel quite strongly that Izzie was missing all season b/c of her illness. I do miss her though.
That was so sweet of Justin to say :-) and I love Melissa George's comment.
Farrah Says:
June 5th, 2009 11:48 AM
I think some GI fans brought the AI thing in because an Alex fan brought it in first.
They seemed to be replying to that.
I also think that a lot of George and Gizzie fans did mention how much they adore Justin and how grateful they are to his comments.
I don't hate Alex, but I don't like him either. He just does absolutely nothing for me, never has.
It's not a question of perfection or not. It's a question of appeal.
I for one don't get how anyone could not like George (although most seem to), but I respect the fact that some don't.
I don't think you can really rationalize why you like a certain character or couple, and not another.
I have just loved George from the very first moment, and this love has never gone away.
I think George is a beautiful person inside and out with very human mistakes, and his mistakes make him even more lovable to me.
I think he's a great person, but I don't think he is perfect or want him to be.
TDS, I very much respect your love for Alex and Izzie. You are one of the most respectful and nice fans around.
I just don't see it.
Izzie to me doesn't look at Alex with the same all-encompassing love she did with Denny and George.
I also disagree about the happiness part.
The rare moments she and Denny and she and George were allowed to be happy, she never radiated more joy.
Think about the bench scene with George or the one after he told her he loved her too.
Izzie just glowed, and I have yet to see her so happy with Alex.
I think the selfishness part came from the fact George was married, a marriage that was a mistake for me.
If she were to divorce Alex and he was alone and they would find their way back to each other in a few months, there wouldn't need to be any selfishness because they both would be free.
The circumstances is what made Izzie be that way, so they just need to change them and put them together the good way.
I also thought that George definitely brought Izzie's sweeter side out, with her patients and just in general.
Izzie can be a bit harsh at times and George softened her.
I miss that. They loved each other so unconditionally, and their love was so so pure and still is somehow after watching the finale.
I just never saw that with AI or never believed she was in love with him. After all, she told him she loved him, not that she was in love with him.
Dior Says:
June 5th, 2009 11:57 AM
George was married, hence not safe at all. It was clear to me Izzie was in love with him way before he got married. In fact, I believed she was in love with both Denny and George when Denny was alive. Her jealousy of Callie back in season 2 and the joy in her face when George showed up made it obvious. I think Denny even saw it when she kept talking about George.
To me it is obvious Gizzie is the couple Shonda loves, but she chose to listen to the haters instead of us.
She just writes their connection so much deeper and their scenes with so much more tenderness than Alex and Izzie.
I love Justin, but I hate Alex. I did like him when he was with Addison and I love the few times he was nice with George.
I think he had sufficient airtime this season, so I don't want him to get more. He had more than Derek, the lead guy.
I don't want him backburnered like he was the three first seasons either, because Justin is too talented for that.
They should keep his airtime as it is.
Now TR is the one in desperate need of more airtime if Shonda wants to ever persuade him to stay.
That recovery story is a golden opportunity.
George to me is the character we can all relate to. He's so human and interesting. He also brings so much humor and heart to the show.
Shonda promised she would do what was best for the fans, and reading the different boards, that is definitely using George and giving TR something to do.
Letting him go would be a horrible mistake. She needs to at least make Izzie and George best friends again and restore George's connection with the others.
I want the Alex and George's friendship explored a lot more.
I also want George to become the best trauma surgeon and finally get rid of that unfair 007 nickname.
If we can think of so many things to do for TR and Shonda can't, then maybe she is not the right person for the show.
Ada Says:
June 5th, 2009 12:06 PM
Justin rocks. He's so right. TR's an amazing actor, and he needs to stay.
I agree 100% with Farrah's post-- she did express some things that I think I wasn't able to :)
Aubrey-- I, too, LOVE the George and Alex relationship! :) I love the tension, the sweeter moments, the silent respect b/t them, the angst, the jealous tension... I love it all. And I love George most of all the characters b/c he is such a great character... he is so good, so true and all of the ways in which he is flawed is so relatable and human and just enjoyable to watch. And TR is just amazing. His acting can break your heart for George. It can raise you up and applaud for George. His expression, his eyes, his ability to say so much w/o uttering a word... all that is TR's reflection... his way of making George shine and really making him real. I also love Alex and I love his sweet moments, I love how he has grown, and I love his angsty messy reality. I've always loved how the two of them both love Izzie so. I believe George loves her best... and I also believe that Izzie would choose George above Alex... but I've also always loved how BOTH of them have always loved her and all that means between them, combined with their mutual respect for each other and mutual dislike for each other all rolled into one-- makes their dynamic one of my faves on the show. And it's one that does not have to be overdone, or overstated, either... it's always there and always fascinating to watch, IMO.
And again, I'll reiterate-- I agree 100% with everything that Farrah said. Perfectly said.
OK, just to clarify.. I agree w/ Farrah's post 99%-- the missing 1% is b/c Alex does nothing for her (which is fine-- that is her opinion, I respect it!), but I actually do love the character of Alex Karev.
Dani Says:
June 5th, 2009 12:52 PM
I like both Alex and George, LOL. Good to see you do too, Greysaddiction.
I don't like Alex and Izzie. I just don't feel them, but I do love Alex.
I like him more than I do Izzie. I'm a Gizzie fan, but I also love George more than Izzie.
I love the love-hate he and George have. They clearly have some respect for each other deep down. That's why they get so much to each other.
I also love Justin and TR very much. They're my two favorite actors on the show.
Not all the George-Gizzie fans hate Alex. I sure don't.
Emeline Says:
June 5th, 2009 1:25 PM
At first,I'm sorry for my english,but I'm french and it's complicated for me.
So,I want Izzie and George stay.They're nice characters in Grey's anatomy and I like them.I think Justin's right.
And I'm fond of Izzie/Alex relationship.I haven't seen the 5 season yet(it will begin in september in France) but I know they got married.And it makes me happy.I think they are made for each other.But it's only what I think and I respect that you think (if you're fan of Gizzie).
But I prefer Izzie and George's friend relationship.
Finally,I'd like the two stay,really.
karatemom Says:
June 5th, 2009 1:34 PM
I want TR to stay. Justin is right, I have followed these characters from the beginning. I want TR and KH both to stay. It just won't be the same without them. Sure I will continue to watch, but with some sadness if they are gone. For me Grey's is the #1 show on tv and it is because of these great people playing these great characters and lets not forget Shonda and the writers. I am a very busy working mom and I always make time for Grey's Anatomy.
Bindie Says:
June 5th, 2009 1:40 PM
That's ok Emmeline.
I don't like Alex and Izzie, but I respect the fact that some do.
Both Gizzie and Alex and Izzie have a lot of fans.
I want George and Izzie to stay and be friends again. If they got back togetehr later on, I'd be so happy though.
I think they're soulmates. I always did.
George is my favorite character, and I really hope they stop backburnering him.
I missed him so much this season.
Hannah Says:
June 5th, 2009 1:42 PM
I'm fine with Gizzie as friends or more.
What bugs me is we didn't get anything this season.
Shonda acted like they weren't even best friends.
That's wrong.
Tr and Katie work so well together. It's so wrong Shonda won't give us any scenes with them.
If George leaves, I don't see myself watching anymore. It was terrible enough seeing him once or twice an episode. Not seeing him at all would be too much for me.
June 4th, 2009 6:30 PM
I don't want either George or Izzie to die. I may like George more, but I think they both bring to the show. If Izzie dies, we'll never see any scenes between George and Izzie too. That would be terrible. I am a fan of both their friendship and their couple. If I have to live with them not together, I at least want to get friendship scenes like we had in the last episodes.
Justin is such a total sweetie pie. I hate Alex, but I have always loved him. The only time I like Alex though is when he's nice to George. I liked their scenes at the bar.
George needs to stay, so he and Justin and have more scenes together. He makes me like Alex although I still hate Alex and Izzie.
If George goes, I guess I'll be tuning out. I didn't like the show much without him this season, and I watch way too much TV.
I could use with the hour less.
June 4th, 2009 7:02 PM
They shouldn't kill anyone off. The show won't be the same, especially without the main 5!
June 4th, 2009 8:57 PM
I agree. I don't want anyone to die, especially not a member of the fab 5.
I especially don't want George to die such an awful death. I've always loved him so much, and I want to see him make it and for him to have his dreams come true for once.
He's a hero. Let him be rewarded for it, not die.
June 4th, 2009 9:19 PM
Kill off Izzie and KEEP GEORGE!!! Katherine has gone around bashing the show and stating how she just doesn't want to be on it anymore and he got such a big head cause she did some movies.ooooo wtfe. shes done, don't give her a second chance. tho it's totally on TR if he really anways to come back, I would miss him more then anyone on the show. and Bless Justin for speaking up, hopefully he wont with Katherine..lol
June 5th, 2009 12:37 AM
JC is really great but something stroke me as odd. People are starting to comment on this. I mean, castmembers. Does it mean that there is some truth in reports? God, I hope not.
I enjoyed Izzie and Alex up until this season. Marina and Francois made the excellent point that Izzie isn't in love with Alex and it explains why I felt they were off this season. I also don't think George is Izzie's soulmate. I think Denny was, hence why she can't let him (or any of us for that matter) in peace. I do think that George has more common ground with Izzie.
I wasn't a Gizzie fan either. I felt that placed them in an awkward position. I liked their friendship but later. I am rewatching S.1 and 2 and seeing that Izzie actually was kinda mean to George in the beginning. Good things change.
Also, to whoever mentioned the A/I marriage, um...they are on the MerDer bandwagon of illegal marriages. A/I are married at the eyes of God, no the law. MerDer are married by what can be defined as the Common Law Marriage (of what I read, not legal either) but I am no Law expert here.
June 5th, 2009 12:50 AM
Well all the reports are saying Katie wants to stay and TR is the one that wants to leave, and is most at risk of being killed off.
I think the actors are maybe as clueless as us and might be reading all those Izzie will live and George will die rumors.
Everyone seems to believe this will happen, so I guess Justin being a good friend of TR is starting to be scared like us and speaking out of what a big mistake this will be.
I love him for it. He is such a good friend. He is also completely right.
Killing George off and letting TR go would be criminally stupid.
LOL, you know I love both Gizzie and Dizzie a lot, but Gizzie just is magic to me. I'm not sure why but I am totally obsessed with them.
I do agree that I think George has been much nicer to Izzie than the opposite, but the same can be said for Izzie in every relationship.
She doesn't treat those guys that nice.
So I love Izzie only with George, but George, I love on his own or without her.
I'm a Gizzie fan and a George fan but not an Izzie fan, does that make sense?
I noticed that about several Gizzie fans and Alex and Izzie fans.
AI fans seem to like Alex more than Izzie and mostly like her with him too.
I also liked Denny more than Izzie.
I will seriously and completely freak if George dies. I love him that much, and eys I know this makes me nuts to love a fictional characetr that much, but I do.
I hope maybe Shonda is on the fence and that's why Justin did this interview, and maybe he and us can convince us to please keep George.
June 5th, 2009 1:04 AM
NO ONE LEAVES. Pleaseeeee , you all have to stay. The show just wouldn't be the same without all of you. You all are a great cast of characters.
June 5th, 2009 2:19 AM
I think Suz has a point. I also think it's because there's been those nasty rumors about TR being hated by his castmates and being a diva, which is total b*ll as we all know TR is friends with most of them. I think that's his colleaguues shutting down the rumors.
Remembering Katie saying TR never defended himself and she felt very defensive of him?
I think that might be how the others feel.
They know those are vicious lies and TR won't defend himself, so they are doing it for him.
I never believed those rumors anyway.
TR is just so lovable.
I don't want him to leave. He's the reason why I watch the show, him and Gizzie, as friends or more.
June 5th, 2009 3:13 AM
I am super in love with Tr Knight's George O'Malley, so he needs to stay or I will bawl.
June 5th, 2009 5:41 AM
*eye roll* It's always the same George/Gizzie stans taking any opportunity to bash Alex and A/I when neither is in no way related to the topic in question. It has gotten REAL old by now and it's not like George is perfection but I'm not going to get into that. Instead of spewing your hate, why not just stay ON TOPIC and discuss TR Knight and how Justin showed his professionalism, friendship and kindness towards TR in publicly stating he wants him to stay. ;)
June 5th, 2009 7:20 AM
My problem with Izzie when she was with George and with Denny was that she acted completely selfishly and a was a little bit psycho and both relationships really made me dislike her. She isn't like that with Alex since they have gotten back together. She just seems happy with him and relaxed (minus the cancer of course). I know that Gizzie fans think that this means she doesn't love Alex as much, but to me her "love" for Denny and George just wasn't healthy. I think that it says a lot about Izzie that she got so overwrought for a guy who was dying and a guy who was married. She wanted what she couldn't have in her search for the safe and perfect love. Which unfortunately, doesn't exist. JMO.
June 5th, 2009 8:25 AM
Like most people, I also hope T.R stays on the show. Sadly I don't think he will tho. Reports say T.R has wanted out of his contract for a long time, and unlike Katherine Heigl, he hasn't publicly stated he wants to stay. Furthermore, in the finale George was outside of the elevator which i think means he is dead, whereas Izzie was still inside the elevator and looked very hesitant to step out. She kept looking down so I think it means that last attempt at ressusitating her was successful and she'll go back down the elevator and live. Even if TR's character did survive, his arm was crushed in the accident so he'd never be a surgeon again. I sincerely hope I'm wrong tho, it would be such a shame to lose him from the cast as he's very talented and his character has so much more to develop.
On the Gizzie/AI debate.. I'm so surprised at how many people have said they don't like the character of Alex! His character has so much depth! and yes maybe sometimes he does come across as an "abusive jerk" but that's because he's so damaged from his childhood. remember his father was a drug addict who bet his mother up? also i think the scenes people think of when they say that are actually scenes where alex has lashed out at the people he loves, which is such an accurate portrayal of real life. i think he really does love izzie and altho in earlier seasons he might not have shown it i think he was just afraid of how much he loved her and didnt know how to handle it. he really stepped up and grew a lot in season 5 tho. i also think he's so mean to o'malley because george would have been the kind of kid alex envied at school, he had everything alex didn't, including a loving family. another reason alex is so mean to george is because he's jealous of him. remember how hurt alex was when izzie fell for george after she had told alex she wasnt ready for anyone after denny? that crushed him. so the character of alex is not a jerk for no reason, hes just a person who has suffered a lot of hurt in his life. i think alex is such an interesting, and real character who has so much growing to do. it would be great to see alex's family in season 6 and see how he would handle it. justin has shown how fantastic he is at delivering storylines and i really hope shonda recognises that and gives him more next season.
June 5th, 2009 10:57 AM
First of all, I love that JC came forward to say such awesome things about TR. Everyone who actually knows him/works w/ him says awesome things. It's the some of the idiot entertainment media who don't know him at all that spread the nasty rumors and really do him disservice. I've said it b/f and I'll say it again... I really think that TR is a class act-- and an incredible actor.
I also think that JC is a class act for speaking out for TR.
As for George-- once again, I'd love for TR to stay and George to live on and for Shonda to show George's tremendous personal growth this season and redevelop his connections to the rest of the Fab 5, most significantly, Iz, Mer & Alex and also redevelop his connection w/ Bailey... and his new connection to Hunt. I think TR has SO much to offer and I think that George has so much more to tell about himself...
As for Alex. I will quote seasonsixpleasehurry "i think alex is such an interesting, and real character who has so much growing to do." Alex is a phenomenal character with many layers. I know many fans have just loved the whole tough-guy softening that we saw this past season. And I do love the growth Alex has had-- most notedly in his scenes w/ George in "Sweet Surrender"... but I want to see all of Alex's layers... I love that Shonda showed our messy, angsty Alex reverting back to his old defense mechanisms in the finale... b/c I love Alex. And this is a side of Alex... I love ALL of Alex. I may not always like what he says... most especially his nastiness to George or to Izzie sometimes... but this is a side of Alex that is ESSENTIAL to his character (yes, b/c of his family background, as seasonsixpleasehurry noted).
As for A/I VS. G/I--- I am still floored that Shonda has brought this G/I/A triangle back up when it seemed she did anything and everything to avoid it for so long.... I think it foretelling... or perhaps, just simply a VERY loud and clear statement she was making... as for her motive, who knows? It's always so hard to find where the truth lies with Shonda...
But my pick is G/I.
And yes, I do believe George is Izzie's soulmate.
Like anuflas, I believe "that Izzie isn't in love with Alex"... I don't think she ever was (I think she had the potential to be b/f he slept w/ Olivia...)... now, that being said, I think she does love him. He's her good friend, Alex, who she has shared much with over the years-- she does love him. As far as being in love w/ anybody this season? I don't think it's really too much an issue for Izzie... I think all that she is going through sort of trumps her even thinking about that... I think that when you are that sick, you want the people you love around you and you are acutely aware of each person you love, each person you need, but discerning what that love is meant to be, etc...??
I still think she and George are connected like no others.
I think the last person that she was in love with was George.
I think that somewhere in there Izzie always believed they'd have their someday. I think Izzie got lonely. And then she started seeing Denny and she loves Denny and she was concentrating on working through those feelings and then she found out she was sick...
I have missed Izzie's quirkiness, her hopeful resolve, her incredible strength of conviction this season... I blame not getting to see this side of her, solely on her illness. Some may find all that quirkiness and emotional reactiveness about her as annoying, but I find it endearing... and, let's face it, that's how her character was written from the beginning. Don't get me wrong, I allow for the personal growth (as w/ Alex), but insist on the basic facets of the characters personality to still show through. I rejoiced when Alex showed his ugly side in the finale. And I feel quite strongly that Izzie was missing all season b/c of her illness. I do miss her though.
June 5th, 2009 11:22 AM
That was so sweet of Justin to say :-) and I love Melissa George's comment.
June 5th, 2009 11:48 AM
I think some GI fans brought the AI thing in because an Alex fan brought it in first.
They seemed to be replying to that.
I also think that a lot of George and Gizzie fans did mention how much they adore Justin and how grateful they are to his comments.
I don't hate Alex, but I don't like him either. He just does absolutely nothing for me, never has.
It's not a question of perfection or not. It's a question of appeal.
I for one don't get how anyone could not like George (although most seem to), but I respect the fact that some don't.
I don't think you can really rationalize why you like a certain character or couple, and not another.
I have just loved George from the very first moment, and this love has never gone away.
I think George is a beautiful person inside and out with very human mistakes, and his mistakes make him even more lovable to me.
I think he's a great person, but I don't think he is perfect or want him to be.
TDS, I very much respect your love for Alex and Izzie. You are one of the most respectful and nice fans around.
I just don't see it.
Izzie to me doesn't look at Alex with the same all-encompassing love she did with Denny and George.
I also disagree about the happiness part.
The rare moments she and Denny and she and George were allowed to be happy, she never radiated more joy.
Think about the bench scene with George or the one after he told her he loved her too.
Izzie just glowed, and I have yet to see her so happy with Alex.
I think the selfishness part came from the fact George was married, a marriage that was a mistake for me.
If she were to divorce Alex and he was alone and they would find their way back to each other in a few months, there wouldn't need to be any selfishness because they both would be free.
The circumstances is what made Izzie be that way, so they just need to change them and put them together the good way.
I also thought that George definitely brought Izzie's sweeter side out, with her patients and just in general.
Izzie can be a bit harsh at times and George softened her.
I miss that. They loved each other so unconditionally, and their love was so so pure and still is somehow after watching the finale.
I just never saw that with AI or never believed she was in love with him. After all, she told him she loved him, not that she was in love with him.
June 5th, 2009 11:57 AM
George was married, hence not safe at all. It was clear to me Izzie was in love with him way before he got married. In fact, I believed she was in love with both Denny and George when Denny was alive. Her jealousy of Callie back in season 2 and the joy in her face when George showed up made it obvious. I think Denny even saw it when she kept talking about George.
To me it is obvious Gizzie is the couple Shonda loves, but she chose to listen to the haters instead of us.
She just writes their connection so much deeper and their scenes with so much more tenderness than Alex and Izzie.
I love Justin, but I hate Alex. I did like him when he was with Addison and I love the few times he was nice with George.
I think he had sufficient airtime this season, so I don't want him to get more. He had more than Derek, the lead guy.
I don't want him backburnered like he was the three first seasons either, because Justin is too talented for that.
They should keep his airtime as it is.
Now TR is the one in desperate need of more airtime if Shonda wants to ever persuade him to stay.
That recovery story is a golden opportunity.
George to me is the character we can all relate to. He's so human and interesting. He also brings so much humor and heart to the show.
Shonda promised she would do what was best for the fans, and reading the different boards, that is definitely using George and giving TR something to do.
Letting him go would be a horrible mistake. She needs to at least make Izzie and George best friends again and restore George's connection with the others.
I want the Alex and George's friendship explored a lot more.
I also want George to become the best trauma surgeon and finally get rid of that unfair 007 nickname.
If we can think of so many things to do for TR and Shonda can't, then maybe she is not the right person for the show.
June 5th, 2009 12:06 PM
Justin rocks. He's so right. TR's an amazing actor, and he needs to stay.
George's the heart of Grey.
June 5th, 2009 12:18 PM
George needs to stay.
He's the only reason I'm still watching.
I also agre that Izzie loves Alex, but is not in love with him.
Katie doesn't play it like she is. She played Izzie as totally in love with George.
I'll accept if George and Izzie don't get back together, but I absolutely want their friendship back.
The fact their friendship was ignored is one of the main reasons I missed most of the episodes this season.
George and Izzie are essential to the fab 5. It's the fab 5, not 4 or 3.
I was just wondering does anyone else but me like the George and Alex relationship?
June 5th, 2009 12:33 PM
I agree 100% with Farrah's post-- she did express some things that I think I wasn't able to :)
Aubrey-- I, too, LOVE the George and Alex relationship! :) I love the tension, the sweeter moments, the silent respect b/t them, the angst, the jealous tension... I love it all. And I love George most of all the characters b/c he is such a great character... he is so good, so true and all of the ways in which he is flawed is so relatable and human and just enjoyable to watch. And TR is just amazing. His acting can break your heart for George. It can raise you up and applaud for George. His expression, his eyes, his ability to say so much w/o uttering a word... all that is TR's reflection... his way of making George shine and really making him real. I also love Alex and I love his sweet moments, I love how he has grown, and I love his angsty messy reality. I've always loved how the two of them both love Izzie so. I believe George loves her best... and I also believe that Izzie would choose George above Alex... but I've also always loved how BOTH of them have always loved her and all that means between them, combined with their mutual respect for each other and mutual dislike for each other all rolled into one-- makes their dynamic one of my faves on the show. And it's one that does not have to be overdone, or overstated, either... it's always there and always fascinating to watch, IMO.
And again, I'll reiterate-- I agree 100% with everything that Farrah said. Perfectly said.
June 5th, 2009 12:38 PM
OK, just to clarify.. I agree w/ Farrah's post 99%-- the missing 1% is b/c Alex does nothing for her (which is fine-- that is her opinion, I respect it!), but I actually do love the character of Alex Karev.
June 5th, 2009 12:52 PM
I like both Alex and George, LOL. Good to see you do too, Greysaddiction.
I don't like Alex and Izzie. I just don't feel them, but I do love Alex.
I like him more than I do Izzie. I'm a Gizzie fan, but I also love George more than Izzie.
I love the love-hate he and George have. They clearly have some respect for each other deep down. That's why they get so much to each other.
I also love Justin and TR very much. They're my two favorite actors on the show.
Not all the George-Gizzie fans hate Alex. I sure don't.
June 5th, 2009 1:25 PM
At first,I'm sorry for my english,but I'm french and it's complicated for me.
So,I want Izzie and George stay.They're nice characters in Grey's anatomy and I like them.I think Justin's right.
And I'm fond of Izzie/Alex relationship.I haven't seen the 5 season yet(it will begin in september in France) but I know they got married.And it makes me happy.I think they are made for each other.But it's only what I think and I respect that you think (if you're fan of Gizzie).
But I prefer Izzie and George's friend relationship.
Finally,I'd like the two stay,really.
June 5th, 2009 1:34 PM
I want TR to stay. Justin is right, I have followed these characters from the beginning. I want TR and KH both to stay. It just won't be the same without them. Sure I will continue to watch, but with some sadness if they are gone. For me Grey's is the #1 show on tv and it is because of these great people playing these great characters and lets not forget Shonda and the writers. I am a very busy working mom and I always make time for Grey's Anatomy.
June 5th, 2009 1:40 PM
That's ok Emmeline.
I don't like Alex and Izzie, but I respect the fact that some do.
Both Gizzie and Alex and Izzie have a lot of fans.
I want George and Izzie to stay and be friends again. If they got back togetehr later on, I'd be so happy though.
I think they're soulmates. I always did.
George is my favorite character, and I really hope they stop backburnering him.
I missed him so much this season.
June 5th, 2009 1:42 PM
I'm fine with Gizzie as friends or more.
What bugs me is we didn't get anything this season.
Shonda acted like they weren't even best friends.
That's wrong.
Tr and Katie work so well together. It's so wrong Shonda won't give us any scenes with them.
If George leaves, I don't see myself watching anymore. It was terrible enough seeing him once or twice an episode. Not seeing him at all would be too much for me.