Grey’s Anatomy Review: The Bed’s Too Big Without You (Season 11 Episode 10)
There’s nothing like seeing the whole team working together on a big case. And that’s exactly what we get on “The Bed’s Too Big Without You.”
Grey’s Anatomy is continuing to focus more on Meredith, as it should. And if I’m being really honest, I didn’t miss Derek in the slightest last night.
Meredith, Bailey, and Maggie work together on a case involving a massive tumor, finally making good use of that 3D printer to build a model. They wait, and wait, and wait for the model to print, all staying in that room along with Amelia instead of going home to get some rest. In a way, it’s a scene that includes most of Meredith’s family. Amelia is her sister-in-law, Maggie is her new-found half-sister, and Bailey (as we were reminded in last week’s episode) is the mother figure. It’s a dynamic I really enjoy seeing, especially since we get the chance to learn a bit more about Maggie. We’re also reminded of Cristina’s absence and the fact that Meredith has always had a “person.”
The case itself brings in everyone, including the interns. They brainstorm ideas and then continue to work as a large team in the operating room. Let’s not forget this is a teaching hospital, so it’s also a chance for the interns to learn something new. In fact, these scenes remind me a lot of the first few seasons.
Meanwhile, Jackson is proving to be a stand-out character this season. Jesse Williams is doing an amazing job portraying some complex emotions, just barely holding back tears or screaming at his mother-in-law when he feels strongly. We’re never going to be allowed to forget the fundamental differences in ideals that stand between April and Jackson, especially now that a baby is involved. It’s clear that Jackson feels alienated when April’s mom arrives and whisks away to church. He wants to be able to comfort April, but he’s realizing he doesn’t quite know how. But he’s got to deal with this too.
I’ve never really cared for April, but she’s growing on me with this story line. The way she tells them both off is powerful and heartbreaking — she’s feeling alienated too. (Side note: was anyone else picturing the time Lexi cut off her finger when April was chopping that carrot?)
Owen and Callie are proving to make an interesting team. It even seems like Owen is Callie’s new Mark, though I hope this relationship stays entirely platonic. Again, I’m glad we’re reminded of Cristina as Owen stands in that boiler room, dealing with his own loss. We even see a vision of her, just for a second.
Arizona and Dr. Herman are on the back burner in this episode, but there’s enough going on there for us to see what’s coming. Dr. Herman has pulled difficult cases from around the country, hoping to teach Arizona before her time runs out. My prediction? Arizona is going to be left to figure out those cases on her own.
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Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays at 8/7c on ABC.
Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.