Grey's Anatomy is one of the ...
Question: Grey's Anatomy is one of the best shows on television at the moment and they so deserve the slot after the Super Bowl, but I'm starting to get fed up with the character of Meredith. I realize she is supposed to be the star, but her pining over McDreamy (her one-night stand) is getting annoying. She has not developed and acts like a little girl. On the other hand, I find the character of Addison very refreshing, and I hope the creators of the show give her more of a story line away from Derek. I'm hoping for a love story with Alex or George because Derek doesn't deserve her. I have read various websites and most of them agree that Meredith is annoying, yet the other characters are far more developed and more likable, especially "Prestina" (Cristina and Preston). Do you think the character of Meredith needs a major overhaul?
Answer: I'd agree with you if Meredith didn't already consider herself pathetic for not being able to get over McDreamy, who's much more than a one-night stand. They spent nearly half a season together before she knew he was already married. (And do me a favor and don't tell me what web/fansites are saying about anyone; they exist to tear characters down, which I find predictable and a bit depressing.) Meredith often seems to me to be as disgusted with herself as you are, so I'm content to see where the writers will take her without urging an overhaul myself. If she got over Derek overnight, that would ring even less true than her ongoing malaise. Besides, while she may be the title star and does the (often self-deprecating) voice-overs, one of the many great things about
Anatomy is how it has flourished into a full ensemble piece. (And I do agree that the Cristina-Burke relationship is fascinating, entertaining and superhot). Speaking of the ensemble...
