After the previous season of PRIVATE PRACTICE, which brought the show into its own, the show’s fourth season has had some seriously good storylines and has been dealing with a serious issue as well. And while GREY’S ANATOMY’s seventh season does not disappoint in the least, OFF THE MAP has had a terrific first season, with really memorable episodes even. Here, TV TALK discusses some the developments so far in the Shondaland shows…
PART I – THE PRACTICES UNITE

To begin with, with the additions in the cast (Brian Benben and Caterina Scorsone), we now have another shrink and a neurosurgeon in the team. Given how they work on their cases, a lot of the times, even the non-shrinks have to play shrink with their patients, so I guess it made sense to have an extra hand in the psych department for consults to make it seem a little more real. On the other hand, with Amelia Shepherd’s presence, they have more opportunities for surgeries, and that always makes for more drama. While on surgeries, I was rather impressed with the angle of Sam being morally conflicted about performing surgeries, since, earlier in his career, he had not considered it right to save patients who had committed crimes or had done wrong. That came to the fore in a gripping manner, when he was confronted with having to save the life of a rapist, which was handled really well, with everyone’s points of view, and beliefs making an impression on us. That was one of the best episodes on the show yet. The rapist in question was, of course, none other than the man who had raped Charlotte King.
Charlotte, who has emerged as my favorite character on the show, has been given a lot of prominence this season. I’ve liked her because of how dignified she is, and because of her no-nonsense attitude, her independence and strength. The attack on her brought out a sense of vulnerability in her that she tried to fight in every way possible, but eventually gave in to, striving to achieve some closure, finally accepting that that was the only way to move on. I found that the development of the events that followed the attack seemed brilliantly real, especially with how her they show her vulnerability without changing what Charlotte King has been about. The entire chapter was thought-provokingly amazing, to say the least, and KaDee Strickland’s portrayal of Charlotte has been absolutely riveting.
Moving on, this season has explored the three couples that have emerged from the team. While Cooper and Charlotte have had their share of difficulties, Violet and Pete have had a fairly successful marriage so far, despite revelations from Pete’s past. Both couples do seem to be quite solid, which makes me wonder, where they’ll go from here. Especially with Sam and Addison’s relationship turning serious, I have to wonder how they’ll explore more romantic angles between these six characters. If they to cause a rifts in any of their relationships for that purpose, it would require some really good writing, especially in the case of the former two couples.
COMING SOON: PART II – SEATTLE GRACE MERCY WEST MOVES ON
Ohh with naomi & sam kiss i wouldn't call AddiSam a serious rekationship untill they survive it. If they do, then we have a serious one, if they don't then there will be an opening for new romances for Adison, a lot of fans wants Rodriguez, for Sam a lot of Fans want Vanessa to come back in sam's life...
ReplyDeleteYou say going strong about all shonda land shows, but beside Grey's, the two other shows have abysmall numbers and ratings, Private Practice is at Cougar Town or Mr Sunshine level and loses half of grey's viewership every thursday... that's truly bad!
ReplyDeleteSo no shondaland is not strong at all! OTM might not even survive this season!
@lots03quest I'm afraid I hadn't seen that episode with the Naomi-Sam kiss before posting this. If Addison and Sam do break up, Rodriguez would be great for her. To be honest, even though I'm waiting to see how the 'Addi-Sam' thing goes, I really don't see them as a permanent couple.
ReplyDelete@zeefromOTM I agree that the two newer shows from Shondaland aren't doing as well as Grey's Anatomy. However, this here is more about quality of writing, character development and content; I don't analyze ratings, so I can't comment on that aspect. However, I think Off The Map will get renewed for a second season. It's the most offbeat medical show, and I'm sure it'll pick up even in popularity soon.
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