Teachergirl

Addison really grew on me over her time at Grey's and I liked her enough to follow her to her new show and I must say that grew on me too. At first it was a bit too cheesy with Dell and the surfboard reminding me of a Coke spot on tv. But it isn't as lighthearted comedy like as I feared it could be. So in the end I stayed and watched every episode and I must say I like it. Not as much as Grey's but I like it.

Teachergirl

I was so glad to see that the episode got posted today- I was waiting sooooo long for the show to be back. ANd a really interesting start. I think the show grew up a bit and it was really intense. I enjoyed it immensely.

Teachergirl

As for Dell, he may have left the practice but what the colleagues did to Naomi- might be a lead for Dell in the wooing of Naomi.

Teachergirl

I read that even though he quit the job he'll remain a part of the show. So either he could be a patient or Naomis new boyfriend. Something like that.

Teachergirl

It is interesting to see how they are dealing with the practice being in trouble. But the Charlotte Cooper Violet thing..... a bit annoying.

Teachergirl

So far the patient storylines have all been rather interesting. Really gets you to think - also the one with the father and son. The show has definitely grown up and is a lot less fluff than at the beginning. You can see them questioning themselves about what they want in the job and their personalities and it is really interesting.

Teachergirl

I think they had a good long time to think about where to take the show- and so far it looks really good. I am glad they gave it a second chance and it is definitely developing well so far.

Teachergirl

I think they had this planned for last season but with the strike it all ended way sooner than they probably expected. I think that this premiere would have made one hell of a season finale though! Blame writers strike???

Teachergirl

I think if it had been part of a regular season it would have come right before the longish break over the holidays- also a good timing there.

Teachergirl

me too......... must look for promos!

Teachergirl

Yes, the show has come a long way from the women fawning over Dell going surfing just like in a coke ad. The cases are something that does stay with you once you've seen the episode and you often wonder what you'd do in that situation. And they are more grown up there. So in a way Addie moved on from the drama at Seattle Grace. I must also say that now that I rewatched the entire first season on DVD over one weekend there were some really intense scenes in the first season too.

Teachergirl

I don't know since I am not in the US- but I know the schedule and it has serious competition. Plus, the way the ratings for Grey's Anatomy developed.....

Teachergirl

I was really surprised about that turn of events- I did not see that one coming. And I can understand why she is so very mad. He was quite desperate. Sad really.

Teachergirl

I think that she can understand that Sam had to make the move to save the practice. But Addison was told in confidence and she broke Naomis trust and that is probably more a betrayal because Naomi told Addie to keep quiet about it.

Teachergirl

Ok, the first season? I liked the show but I wasn't completely sold yet. THis season? Definitely. They managed to take the show one step further and do a great job. I really enjoyed today's episode. There was the comical Addie moment at the beginning- I guess I was not the only one who just KNEW that when she cranked up the speed, she'd end tumbling off it eventually.
Seeing all their various coping mechanisms in times of crisis were interesting. They all grew up in a way. Naomi got over the hate sex and started dealing with the situation and putting Sam in his place. Sam turning into control freak because he feels he needs to save them all. Addie hiding in the OR but losing touch with real life. Cooper getting over the kid with the big head issue and I believe he and Charlotte might not be the worst couple ever. Dell finally returning and being more than the sweet office dude.
And the patients who cope in desperate situations- that firefighter and the kid- wow. They have come up with seriously cool cases this season and they have the tendency to make you think about them long after the episode is over.
And last but not least- the music. I like it lots. When Aimee Mann's Little Tornado came on- I love that song. They always find really good background music (also on Grey's) that makes me scribble down lyrics, google them and then buy new albums. Like Brandi Carlisle's Turpentine in one of Addie's elevator scenes in that crossover episode.
Speaking of which- the only disappointment is that the talking elevator got axed after that first crossover episode. I loved that. I want more elevator scenes in PP too! Like that classic one in GA when Derek had ALL his women with him and Mark got in. But that is more or less my own complaint about the show at the moment.

Teachergirl

Definitely a great episode. Lots of food for thought again and I am sorry that girl went through with the surgery. I kept hoping she'd change her mind at the last minute.
Cooper and the little boy- good for him to still try and it made him take his relationship to Charlotte a step further. (I hardly reckognized her in the domina outfit!)
And now Addison is the new chief. Interesting. SO if they all voted for her.... then Naomi must have voted for Sam and he for Naomi! Otherwise the votes don't add up! I think it might be a good idea too. It gives the two a chance to maybe sort out their private life seperate from the professional turmoil.

Teachergirl

Well, she ran neonatal surgery at SGH so I'd say she has some admin background.

Teachergirl

Sigh. I totally forgot that there wasn't going to be an episode this week....... bummer.

Teachergirl

lol same thing here! Me too........... I think I am two episodes behind on regular csi already........

Teachergirl

I think that is why I am behind- I just find it sad and a bit depressing. Same for Without a Trace at the moment.