Dear Grey’s Anatomy,
There’s no easy way to say this, so I’m just going to come right out with it. I don’t think this relationship is working for me anymore. I know these words are hard to hear, but we both know that things haven’t been good between us for a long time. We used to spend every Sunday night together. When you would go away for the summer, I waited for you, excitedly anticipating your return. I was there for you every week, but slowly over time, I would watch you the next day and then without even realizing it, I would wait a week or two before tuning in to see what was happening at Seattle Grace. We both got busy, that’s true, but after a while, catching up on your plotlines began to feel like a chore rather than something I really wanted to spend my time doing. I know for a fact, that’s not what either of us wants.
We’ve had some really wonderful times together. Do you remember when you killed George off, but didn’t reveal that he was actually the unidentified man in the hospital bed until the very end? I’ll never forget that. Realistically though, we both knew it couldn’t last forever. Sure, things were great at first. They always are when you have your choice of story lines and a fresh, young, attractive cast to work with, but inevitably, those things change. Good plots can’t last forever, no matter how creative you get. Brain cancer, secret alcoholism, bombs inside patients and a crazed gunman on the loose in the hospital were all great stories, but those types of narratives are impossible to maintain. Come on, starting off this season with a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle? If that’s all you’ve got left, maybe it’s time to finally call the time of death.
I was 24 when we met; still fresh out of college and figuring myself out. You were brand new to ABC and immediately everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure. We took a chance on each other. I’m a different person now. I’ve grown up a lot and refined my tastes. I’ve been spending more and more time with networks like AMC and FX. As much as it might hurt to hear this, they bring something into my life that you never did. Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Killing, Damages, Justified and Terriers (R.I.P.) are just a few of the shows that I’ve been openly watching. They continue to surprise and astound me in ways that you never have. You were great in your own way, but at the end of the day, you just can’t compete. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and I’m sure someone new will make room on their DVR for you before you know it.
I’ve stood by you for 7 seasons, and I just can’t do it anymore. Honestly, do you really want to be with someone who has to be multitasking in order to watch you? I can’t fault you for wanting to hang in there, but you’re just going to have to find a way to do it without me. And please, for your sake and mine, don’t do anything needy like creating another spinoff in order to keep me close. It’s just sad.
Yours no longer,
Deborah
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Sing it sister. not only is it no longer relatable, it’s just plain cheesy. Even the hotness that is McDreamy and McSteamy can bring me back to what this show is turning into, a bit of a messy leftover.
The show has really come around this season and I am very proud of Shonda Rhimes. She has two shows at the top her game and now a third on the way. Its tough to keep a show running for so many seasons. Meredith and Derek were the huge draw. She couldn’t keep them apart forever? Their relationship had to be good for awhile. I watch this show constantly, everyday I watch the reruns. I think you should give it another chance. This season really has some new stuff that Rhimes was hiding up her sleeve for just the right time.
So true… it’s become agonizing watching the new season… eesh.
I used to love Grey’s Anatomy too. Then it sucked because all of the drama was offscreen – when it should have been ON SCREEN. However, season three was the best. Remember that three episode arc were Meredith “died” and was fighting for her life and then she came back to lfie because it would have been obviously have been stupid to kill Meredith Grey when the show is called GREY’S Anatomy? In the last episode… oh man – the moment when Izzy and that ghost-man-guy stop in the halls, and the camera does that turny swishy thing around the room that producers love because they know that it makes the audience go “whooo” and then it will get them more views and -Oh man, I loved it. Wow I think I just got all fan girl with that huge run-on sentence.
BRB I think I am going to youtube to search that scene to watch it again… SEE YA.
Wow, I love how none of that made sense. At all. ^
oh, i share your feeling! but after all these years i just can’t quit! season 6 was really painful to watch, but you know when there’s still hope? even though deep down i’m aware it’s pointless, i cant let it go! =/
I feel the exact same way. I watched this season’s premiere the day after it aired and haven’t watched an episode since. As you said, it feels like a chore and it simply shouldn’t be that way. I might continue to watch someday when I am severely bored, but until then, there are far better shows out there calling my name.
I just can’t quit, but I know I should. I’m addicted to something that is horrible. You’ve summed up my life, alas I will keep watching.
I stopped watching after the whole George and Izzie debacle and after reading your article, I know I made the right decision!
The George and Izzie debacle was what made me stop watching too. It just didn’t really feel genuine, character-wise. And I was just kind of bored with the convoluted drama. I will always hold dear the first couple of seasons though. Especially the music they chose.
The last episode of Grey’s I watched I think it was a season finale and McDreamy was showing Meridith their dream house with lights. That’s all I remember. I used to love the show. When Denny died, it ripped my heart out. I was actually in pain from crying and I don’t thnik I properly recovered after that
But now, I would have no idea what is going on
I “fired” Grey’s two seasons ago. After Denny died I thought I wouldn’t be able to watch anymore and then George captured my heart all over again. Once he was gone I just couldn’t do it anymore. Though I did try.
I will never break up with Grey’s. I am still very inlove with it! I love the characters and the way they are. I am loyal to the end!
I don’t want to break up with Grey’s but I feel like I have to. Its like getting rid of a family cat that scratched your baby. It has to be done.
I broke up with Grey’s Anatomy about two seasons ago. It was surprisingly not as hard as I thought it would be. We just grew apart very quickly after the new people joined that one season. Eh. It was clear we both needed and wanted change.
Oh dear. You just summed up how I’ve been feeling for the past couple of seasons of Grey’s. Grey’s Anatomy came out when I was about fourteen and it was the first show I adored (I’m talking a serious emotional attachment, like you were not allowed to speak if you were in the same room – there were serious consequences). The last few seasons I’ve been watching out of a sense of loyalty… I don’t know how much longer my loyalty will last though. Good on you for moving on!
My feelings exactly! It used to be such a great show