Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) Dream a Little Dream of Me: Part 1 (2008) User Reviews

The One With The Military Doctor...

[taylorkingston · 8/10 · 4 May 2015]

I really enjoy this episode. It's not one of my all-time favorite episodes, but it is pretty good. And you have to expect that five seasons in, it's not going to be amazing every episode. Then again, it's currently airing it's eleventh season, and it's still pretty good.

In this episode, Meredith and Derek find out that their happily ever after may not be what they thought it would be. Meanwhile, a military doctor comes to the hospital and manages to impress Christina. And everyone is shocked and frankly, a little peeved off, when they hear that Seattle Grace isn't a top ranked teaching hospital anymore. They used be like #3, and now they're #12. That's got to hurt.

Overall, I give this episode an 8 out of 10, which in my ratings book is: Awesome.

Cristina in Pain!

[ZegMaarJus · 9/10 · 4 August 2023]

This Episode begins with Meredith, she is still waiting for Derek. Meredith dreams that Derek got into a accident on his way back, he died in that dream. The Seattle Grace Hospital got downgraded to the 12th place on the teaching hospital list. The limo driver past away. Michael has been brought to the hospital after a accident. Owen is stitching his leg, without any anesthesia. Derek performs Betty's surgery. It is possible that Michael can't talk anymore. Cristina tells that Meredith and Derek their relationship will not work. Cristina slips at the outside of the hospital. An icicle falls into Cristina's stomach, Meredith will get help. Amazing First Episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 5, such a great beginning of the Season! Cristina is in pain and needs serious help!

SO!??

[IngridNO-67997 · 8/10 · 21 May 2020]

It doesn't quite feel like just continuing from season 4 although it's suppose to. Lexie is suddenly in love with George... It's not impossible that that could happen, it just seemed kinda hasty. The vibe between the characters seems a little different. But I enjoy the main medical case, and that everyone is involved with it. It's a good case.

I think they made Rose a little too bitter and vengeful...and just...crazy! They went a little overboard there, it doesn't feel very realistic. A tiny thing that has annoyed me is that they make it out to be very clear that Rose is a scrub nurse in neuro. Derek tells her to find a different specialty. But when Addison was visiting, Rose was the scrub nurse in her OR, because they wanted to make that awkward scene where Addison talked about her without knowing who she was. It's not consistent, and I like it better when these things are kept right.

I love that Owen has joined in (almost). And I love how he and Cristina interacts. I also enjoy seeing how Derek and Mark join together to dislike Owen. It's fun!

Anatomy casting

[Euroky · 10/10 · 27 September 2008]

I think special kudos should go to the excellent casting on this season's opener: Bernadette Peters, Kathy Bates and Mariette Hartley?? OMG, what a powerhouse trio! And Cliff DeYoung and John Getz were right there with them, too.

And Kevin McKidd was (would be?) a great addition. Perhaps like Noah Wiley (you now, the one on that other show about doctors), Sandra Oh will decide to take a sabbatical in some war-torn country...

OTOH, the regulars are, well ... just that. It's like Shonda Rhimes said, 'Okay, you're all coming back this year but we really don't want you to do or be anything different -- just be more of what you were before.

I swear, if I have to listen to Ellen Pompeo kvetch any more I'm going to scream! Or worse, stop watching. Considering the show's named after her character (and granting how much harder it is to write a protagonist than an antagonist), IMO she's the weakest link.

The others...eh. Karev started off well, then became über-surly as usual; Izzie is still doe-eyed, only more so; George is still ... George, and Lexie was-- Well, you get the idea. The writers took the standard personalities and added a couple zeroes on the end, but there were no surprises or character revelations. Ho-hum.

first of the season

[alkari-1 · 10/10 · 26 September 2008]

The first episode of the new season of Greys anatomy was very well put. I like they way they left of right were they ended last season. the performances were great, even given by the three guest stars: Bernadatte Peters, Kathy Baker, and Mariette Hartley. the episode also had some thrilling and suspense parts, as usual, at the beginning when they made you think that Derek was dead. I know it scared me. And also at the end when after Izzy saw Alex and Ava together she had a flash back about Danny. "And hearing the no longer true statement that she was being killed off, i thought that that scene of her and Danny together meant that Izzy had killed herself. But a relief to my mind, it was just a flash back. I thought that this episode was worth watching and it makes it look like a start to another good season.

OK as a season opener.

[EzraJamesSharkington · 6/10 · 26 September 2008]

Four seasons in,and Grey's Anatomy had developed itself into a rut.Meredith and Derek get together,Meredith cries out that she can't let him love her,Izzie falls for everyone,fast,and everyone else is complaining about something in their lives.And repeat.Obviously,conflict is the heart of drama,but after four years,these old conflicts become stale.And so begins Season 5,and I must say,I am more pleased with this episode than displeased.Opening with what appears to be the death of a main character,it is drama from the get go.Meredith and Derek finally get together,and yes,she does spend the best part of the episode wondering if it's the right thing to do,but despite the focus on these two,it is the other cast that shine,and make for an interesting watch.New to the cast,is Kevin McKidd as a macho,tough,army Major surgeon,who brings some much needed life to the show,however briefly.Not enough time is given to develop this character,but,given his impact,I doubt that it is the last we'll see of him,including his romantic spark with a certain Cardio surgeon.Lexie is given little to do but pine for someone,and Callie and Erica spend the episode panicking and doubting,and not much else,and Izzie doesn't do much of anything,but does get a touching moment toward the end of the episode.As the episode closes,things begin to resolve towards a more forceful direction.Dr.Richard Webber takes charge,speaking to his surgeons about a recent fall in the quality of the hospital,and a resolution to do better.A metaphor for the show itself,if you want to look at it that way.

What happened to the look?

[dom440 · 27 September 2008]

Another show done in by HD!! During the two-hour season premiere of Grey's Anatomy I could not help but notice that the cast looked atrocious. What I mean is that all scars, wrinkles and skin imperfections were so visible, they were in fact distracting. This is not meant as a critique of the physical features of the actors but the choice of the network and production executives to shoot in HD. 'High definition' by its very nature is absolutely unforgiving and when used by uncaring producers, who are trying to increase their profit by cutting costs, comes at the expense of the actors' appearance and the technical crew's experience.

Please take some time and spend some money on returning to the look that we have come to expect and enjoy, it is sad to see a successful show regress as profits are pulled off the screen and slipped into the pockets of the bean counters. Why should a news anchor have better care taken of their appearance than the leading ladies (and guest stars) of a popular dramatic series.

The audience is watching and we are NOT amused.