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[TWoP Sun]

From Zap2it.com:

Addison heads to Los Angeles for a new job, though her new co-workers are not expecting her; her first case at the wellness center could make or break her reputation with the staff.

[Lord Elrond]

1) Hee, cute/fun opening, but some more dramatic resolution between Addi and the SGH people would have been good and should have been necessary... sorry... but a 60 second fight scene with Richard didn't cut it. She had HOW MANY other significant relationships at SGH?!? Unless Addi will be in the GA season premiere Shonda done gone and ripped us off again! However, it was cool that she told him to shove it since he didn't offer her his job -- because of his sexist paternalistic judgements -- even though (non-professionally) his reasoning was emotionally sound because Addi DID want the Chief of Staff for all the wrong reasons even though she would have been perfect.

2) Paul Adelstein, naked, and chained to the bed? HOT! The only thing wrong with this picture was that I wasn't in the room with him! He and Violet were sooo cute together... even cuter then Addi & Pete who's chemistry is sooo overrated even though the tongue-kiss in the Not-A-Pilot was pretty awesome!

3) Audra MacDonald? Much better than Merrin Dungee who was too self-contained and cerebral where as Audra knows how to BRIIING IT and whips some SERIOUS ass!

3) Charlotte = Carrie Weaver 2.0?

4) The pacing of this show is just like GA... it really is Grey's Anatomy 2.0... and that just rocks!

5) Why didn't they just aspirate the dead guy's sperm toute-suite and then stick it on ice until the issue was resolved? Sloppy writing, Shonda!

6) So Addi is Naomi's "someone" couldn't they have just recycled the original "person" term which Mer and Christina developed to perfection?

7) Addi's soliloquy was a tad... painful.

8) Thankfully, Del got a haircut, there were less sightings of him, and sightings of his La Leche Nipples were non-existent.

9) However, good start to this series, I know I was crying.

Edited by Lord Elrond, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:06 PM.

[VAHokies]

That was just awful. Wow.

[Tox]

While I really miss GA(S2)!Addison, LA!Addison is warming up to me. She's hilarious. The delivery of that whole "It's not like I look bad naked! A lot of men have had the privilege... Okay, not a lot. 8... Well, 11..." scene had me rolling.

I love the episode titles, too. Even though they're a bitch to recite/type :)

[Squirrely]

So I guess we get to watch Addison and Naomi sit around and eat a lot of cheesecake like sad, single women?

And, when Addison took this job, wouldn't she have asked what a normal day was like? So when she is told she only gets one patient a day she won't be shocked?

Edited by Squirrely, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:03 PM.

[Nikki528]

The law student in me is hoping that Marie made the girlfriend sign something that says she and her possible baby gets nothing from dead guy's estate. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Otherwise, pretty decentshow. Don't know if I'm feeling Audra McDonald in this role...she just looks too hard and body builderish and like she's always about to kick someone's ass. She didn't look so hard when I saw her a few years ago on broadway in A Raisin in the Sun.

Addison rocks as usual. And I loved her grand soliloquy at the end. She was right--she did save all of their asses. She's good at what she does.

Also loved the intro between her and the chief...at least we got some closure.

I'm not sure yet if I will be as rabid about this as GA...but I'm willing to give it a few more episodes.

Edited by Nikki528, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:05 PM.

[baxsmom]

Tonight's episode proves to me that Shonda Rhimes is certifiable.

That was the biggest piece of misogynistic crap that I have seen in a long time. And the men...
holy crap--there was not one redeemable character.

Her hate has moved from Meredith to Addison and the rest of the women portrayed on the show.
Maybe GA has a chance this season.

[from carfax]

The show started at 9:00. By 9:06 I was thinking, "This is stupid." They've lost me already.

Dancing naked? First, Holly Hunter does it better -- and funnier -- on Saving Grace. And second, the hard-ass Addison from Grey's Anatomy never would do something like that.

And giving herself a countdown before making the first incision during emergency surgery? Is this a drama or a cartoon? This is not the super-surgeon we knew back on Grey's. I liked Seattle Addison; I don't like Los Angeles Addison.

If Private Practice is still around in a few months maybe I'll give it another try. But until then Wednesdays at 9:00 PM will find me tuning in to Mythbusters.

[toomuchtv47]

Not happy with it at all. Then again, GA causes me chest pains (the last season anyway). I wanted to see if this would be any different but to me, it wasn't.

I didn't like who they replaced MD with. AM just didn't do it for me, and no offence to anyone (especially the actress) but she kind of looked like a man in a couple of shots. It distracted me too much.

The 'I had a bad day' speach was over the top and I almost couldn't watch it.

Maybe it'll get better, but I like being optimistic. We'll see.

[question fear]

Ok, first of all, Addison had exactly the kind of first day that I always freak about at a new job: "Is this the right day/do they know I am coming?/Am I sure they actually hired me?"

Also, this was...disjointed. The characters seem just like the GA people all growed up.

I am giving it a few more episodes, but this left me feeling vaguely unsatisfied.

[tracyflick]

How is it possible that you can take actors who, individually, are completely engaging, put them together and create such a bland ensemble cast?

I started losing interest in this show when they over played that commercial for the show where Tim Daly and Kate "I'm married and now I'm fabulous and better than you!" Walsh exchange "witty banter." That doe eyed swoon of Walsh's made me want to heave. Plus, as you can see, I've propelled myself off the Addison love train. I don't know, Kate just comes off so smug lately.

The character of Addison wasn't fleshed out enough to give her her own series. This show will die a slow death. I predict one season only.

[DetroitChick]

I thought it started slowly & awkwardly, but I thought it finished strong. I didn't like that Addison was acting a bit like Meredith...hey Shonda, the reason why we're watching is because Addison is NOT Meredith. Amy Brenneman was really good, especially at the end. Man, the first 20-25 minutes were strange though. I was worried. I think I'm still a bit worried, but I love KW so I'll definitely give it a few. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm KW's bitch, so I watch this til it gets cancelled. Though, I'm hoping it gets a lot better.

Edited by DetroitChick, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:07 PM.

[Nikki528]

And giving herself a countdown before making the first incision during emergency surgery? Is this a drama or a cartoon? This is not the super-surgeon we knew back on Grey's. I liked Seattle Addison; I don't like Los Angeles Addison.

To be fair, Addison was trying to psyche herself up to perform a cesarean w/o anesthesia---to do something like that, while meeting a reasonable standard of care in an emergency, still lends itself to a whole bunch of negligence claims. So I can see the hesitation.

[rue bee]

I thought it was iffy in parts but Violet & Cooper were outstanding throughout and have an incredible chemistry. Addison was her awesome self. Dell has potential. Not sure about angry!blonde, too sensitive Sam, bitter Naomi, and hippie Pete. But I didn't like Alex on GA much at first either and now he's brilliant. Somethings take time. I will continue to watch, if only because I love Vooper just that much.

[masked_spangler]

The opening bit was a little rough (and the blonde ice princess chief gave the worst line of exposition ever, "I'm the chief, as you know" ugh, sloppy. BUT...the second half was really good, and Kate Walsh is so adorable...

Yeah, I'm in. If it really does get better in the second episode as people say, I will be quite happy. Go, Team Addison!

[CloudyGumdrops]

I really loved it. I agree that it would've been nice to see more resolution of the Seattle relationships, but in a way, I'm happy with just the Addi/Richard resolution. One thing I noticed right away is how much more...adult...this show is. GA seems to be so childish and annoying in comparison to me (I say that as a somewhat childish 21 year old, lol). Best thing is, I don't have to suffer through MurDer anymore. Hell, I don't even have to watch GA anymore. I was just watching for Addi anyway.

My one problem is Pete. Normally, I like Tim Daly, but his character is so sickening. I honestly don't think TD and KW have much chemistry. It's only the first ep and I want him gone.

I like everyone else and I liked the different storylines. It's good that everything won't be focused or even have a direct connection to Addison--much as a I lurves her.

Is Charlotte the fierce blonde? Love her!

Great show, and it's definitely weekly viewing material. I hope it keeps up.

[TVGuy88]

I liked it pretty well... very silly stuff, but a nice mix of drama too. I don't really have many complaints about it.

Definitely watching again!

Edited by TVGuy88, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:10 PM.

[txhorns79]

I can only imagine that Shonda secretly hates Kate Walsh because that was not good.

Whatever happened to Addison who was sleek, sexy and awesome? And why can't there be any well adjusted women on the show? Why do they all have to be messes?

The one patient a day thing seems a little ridiculous. Unless they are charging that one patient thousands upon thousands of dollars, that co-op is going bankrupt pretty fast.

And where the heck did Cooper get the obsessive-compulsive ladies' dead son's medical records on such short notice?

At least the talking elevator seems to have shut up.

[ipopy]

OMG I haven't even watched the EP yet (west coast) and I am positively frightened by all your reviews. KW can come back to GA if her show crashes right ??

[LLalltheway]

So much awful.

How did Shrinking Violet get a store to close in order to handle the OCD woman?

[Addalilly]

I have to keep watching this show. I have no choice. I'm a slave to Addison. But, oh man, it better improve. Cheesecake? Seriously? Don't the Golden Girls have a patent on the cheesecake?

The good news is, the show's still a fetus, and Addison is a world-class neo-natal surgeon. Maybe she'll be able to save it. Also? Boob silhouettes.

Edited by Addalilly, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:16 PM.

[IvyLady]

You know, I wasn't impressed with the preview of this show last season, but I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did, because now I know I was justified in not liking it. It was terrible. Addison is a no-nonsense, in control, bitchy surgeon. She's not some pathetic, man-less, flake. *sigh*

How is it possible that you can take actors who, individually, are completely engaging, put them together and create such a bland ensemble cast?

My bf asked the same thing. We didn't find an answer.

[havemycake]

Who was that woman pretending to be Addison? The hell! Ugh.

I enjoyed Sam, Naomi, Cooper, and Violet though. The cute receptionist was barely there to care. And Pete...

I hope the next episodes are better. It needs it own thing cause the constant references to Grey's "the kiss" ala Derek and Meredith stand and "my person" ala Christina and Meredith was irking me.

[Squirrely]

Also? Boob silhouettes.

Hahaha! That was awkward, eh?

[SiobhanJW]

I didn't think it was that bad, I though it was pretty enjoyable. I think that it will get better as episodes continue. I have faith in it!

[shutupemma]

I thought it was kind of rad? I mean, I really like it. And I don't really see where this "Oh, this isn't Addison." To me this is the same Addison we've seen. I mean she may seem a lot more light or whatever, but she's been kind of a mess ever since she started on Grey's. It might have been under the surface, but the chick was still a mess. Isn't that Addison's thing? She's a competent, fantastic surgeon but her personal life is kind of eh? She was still a competent, fantastic doctor here.

Edited by shutupemma, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:19 PM.

[TeeVee329]

Maybe my expectations were lowered by the negative reviews, but I liked it.

I wonder how much last minute tinkering was done because the scene with Addison and Richard was brand new (the original was on ABC's web site and had Addison in Richard's office, she's the one saying she's going to wear jeans and dance naked, there's no hug, etc.). This good-bye with Richard was much stronger. She was assertive, saying she was doing this and he couldn't change her mind.

Some have been complaining about Addison's naiviety about her new working situation, but I think we've all been in situations where we make a leap and have the realities of that leap catch up to us. I'm sure Naomi did explain the differences, but all Addison could hear was "New beginning, away from Seattle, new beginning, away from Seattle."

And I didn't have a problem with her psyching herself up when she had to perform the C-section. It was a very different situation (no anesthesiologist or anesthesia, no sterile operating room, no blood supply, etc.) and she just needed a minute. I didn't have a problem with that.

Liking Audra much better as Naomi, she does bring a stronger edge to the role.

My one nitpick: why is Charlotte (the Chief of Staff) responding to an emergency room call? Also, we need her back story with the other characters fleshed out. Did Sam and/or Naomi used to work at that hospital with her?

So yeah, overall, I liked and will be back for more.

ETA...Anyone know where one can find Dell's shirt? The symbol on it looked very similar to the Twlight symbol from the Buffy comic and I thought it looked cool.

Edited by TeeVee329, Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:21 PM.

[AddisonLove]

I loved it! I thought it was a great start!

Kate Walsh was amazing, as always! Addison was acting totally normal for someone who just moved and started a new life. She was kick ass at the end!

Love the Pete and Addie sexual tension and flirting. Im sold on this ship.

Violet, she will have to grow on me a little.

Sam/Naomi, I really hope they get back together.

Im hooked!

[sharybeari]

That sucked! Good to know, NO must see tv on wed! I would rather watch the horror that is America's Next Top Model!

Edited by TWoP Sun, Sep 26, 2007 @ 10:10 PM.
Added capitals

[luvalicious]

I wasn't impressed.

One thing I noticed right away is how much more...adult...this show is. GA seems to be so childish and annoying in comparison to me

They both felt/feel pretty childish to me. But YMMV, of course.

Watching this episode, I missed MD as Naomi. AM is a talented woman but she looks and feels so hard and brittle. Didn't feel the warmth between her and KW at all. Or between AM and TD either, now that I think about.

Overall, it felt a little thin in places, but Addison's "I'm putting my foot down" speech was pretty good. I'd probably watch again if I'm bored but from the previews of the next episode, I'm not optimistic.