ER (TV Series) The Storm: Part 2 (1999) User Reviews

The Storm: Part 2 (#5.15)

[ComedyFan2010 · 9/10 · 23 February 2015]

And so we say good bye to a major character in this episode. Dr. Ross has to leave now that he got the hospital in trouble. They did it in a great way. We say good bye to him without feeling of him as a bad person as in this particular case all he did was helping to end the suffering of a child that could not be saved anymore. And his final conversations with his girlfriend and best friend were also beautifully done. The one with Carol was especially emotional. It is just amazing though how people who love each other so much break up just because someone has to work in a different place. Sure, they wanted to keep Carol's character but this just ended too simple for the kind of relationship they had.

And Jeanie has Hepatitis, let's see where it will take the story of hers now.

I also liked the story of the couple from Nigeria. I didn't expect it to be as complicated as they made it, but what they id was great and very emotional. Very well thought through. The whole episode was full of action.

Story moves forward after a long time.

[rpm292 · 9/10 · 7 February 2012]

Well if you are watching ER now after it ended you must be wondering what is George Clooney doing in 'ER' till season 5 and when is he going to leave. Well stop wondering, this is the Episode. It was clear from the 10th episode of the season that writers were planning to write him off but I expected it to be around the season finale and I sure thought for his exit to be grand but it was spontaneous and quite tough to digest.

One other thing that bothered me about the episode was the possibility of Jeannie getting Hep C(why?). I got the writers angle when they wanted to make a point about a HIV +ve person working as a Physician Assistant but Hep C you have got to be kidding me. Then again whats a good medical drama without twists.

Other then 'George Clooney' leaving and 'Jeannie' getting Hep C(why?)this was an excellent episode. Normally 'ER' focus on 1-2 cases but this episode was quite action packed. Then aging I prefer episodes that have some outside action involved so there is that.

The best thing about this episode is how much it will impact the future of the series. With 'George Clooney' leaving a lot will change and Jeannie story line gets a new angle.

The peak of the series

[neatmiker · 9/10 · 3 May 2020]

Doug's maverick storyline comes to a conclusion. The beginning of the loooooooong spiral downward for this once great series becomes evident with the appearance and continuation of Mobilaje and Koobi's story. This starts a snowball of socially conscious stories we're supposed to care about. ER becomes more about the drama of these spoon fed yawnfests and less about the most important draw it had going for it: the regular characters.

The best part, and one of the best episodes of season 5.

[m-47826 · 7/10 · 26 December 2022]

The storm, part. 1 set everything in place, for this big emotional turmoil. Jeanie is hospitalized, and learns she might have hepatitis C. The African refugees story, reach a terrible end. And Doug Ross decides to leave everything behind, and move to Seattle. There's also a part where they rescue victims from a bus crash. But how many times have we seen this on medical dramas? The last episodes were weird, and the fatal attraction mini-plot, was very random. The storm, part 2, is where the season delivers compelling characterizations. And I admit, I loved seeing Mr. Doug Ross being called out on all the stupid and selfish things he has done, since day one on the show. He can be good with kids, but that doesn't excuse his self indulgent behavior. And it was time Mark acknowledged that. I couldn't even feel sorry for Carol, or be sad at hers and Ross's tearful goodbye. Because he just brought it on himself. And Carol should be pissed he didn't stay for her. There are other clinics in Chicago. But I get it, the actor needed to leave. So, good riddance. I also loved Weaver in this episode. I always tend to like her the most, but she really is a good friend to Jeanie. For still being there for her, even after her last year's betrayal. I'm also glad, every time Carter and Lucy decide not to pursue their fling. It just didn't work, and she's killed off next season. So, no pressure... The lack of Benton and Corday, don't bother me much, because their arcs this season, aren't as exciting as others, so far.

The beginning of the end of great characters on er

[bucketsdawgs · 7/10 · 5 March 2021]

The episode in general was great. I'm glad they sent Doug out like they did. It was always about the patients best interest in Doug's eyes no matter what. It was sad to see Carol have to stay, but made for a better episode later. The only thing I didnt like about the episode was Jeanie's hep c diagnosis. Her story has already been told. No need come up with another just bc she wants to be the focal point of the show. Never really liked Jeane's character. To passive and lied about her HIV to keep her job. (Budget cuts) Has narcissism written all over it. The mobalage and kubby story was unnecessary also. Already enough drama occurring during this episode. Over did it or I would have gave it probably a 9. So this was the beginning of the end of great acting to subpar in the latter years. I cant even watch episodes after season 6.