Audra Jennings

I haven't seen any numbers on it, but the number of people watching Grey's Anatomy this week was significantly lower than last week when Shonda Rhimes made Derek Shepherd die a terrible death. It may have been more torturous for the viewers than for him, but she Shonda didn't seem to care. Rumors and speculation about Patrick Dempey's racing plans, divorce, or possible tiffs with Shonda on set aside, the faithful fans of the show deserved better than they have gotten the past two weeks. Whether the actor wanted out of his contract or the creator had creative differences, there were better ways to write a character out that didn't leave viewers from swearing off the show. I know that I have friends that have said, "never again." I won't even rehash any of what annoyed me about last week and Derek's death, other to say they should have just left him in D.C. My friend, Lori, and I made our peace about that last week.  I'm going t...

I live a pretty solitary life and grow attached to some of my TV shows. I've been a die hard Grey's Anatomy fan since the first episode. I have screamed at the TV at unbelievable moments. Maddening moments. As characters were killed off in ridiculous ways. Through it all, I have loved Patrick Dempsey's character, Derek Shepard. The most maddening episode ever ended tonight. If Queen Shondra Rhimes thought the actor was being a diva, she didn't have to be so violent towards the rest of him and kill him like she did. I guess she is ready to call this show quits because this is the WORST. She should have just left Mer and Der mad at each other and living on different sides of the country. They could have ended the series with Meredith flying off to live happily ever after. If the show makes it through one more season it will be a miracle after ticking off all the viewers. Some of us will watch because we just can't help ourselves. It's Thursday night choc...