Moreover, Jay Hayden is so unbelievably fantastic at his job that he makes us want to root for Travis even when we know he’s in the wrong. STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/John Fleenor) JASON GEORGE, LINDSEY GORT Paul and Travis’ arguments are compelling to watch because there is truth in both of their perspectives. Yet, he can’t step back from the situation long enough to see Paul through a lens as anyone other than his deceptive father. Travis knows this because of himself, Emmett, and their past. This storyline with Travis and his father Paul has been long and sometimes arduous, but a realistic reflection of how everyone’s coming out journey is different and should happen at their own pace. Related Preview - Station 19 Season 5 Episode 6: Little Girl Blue STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/Craig Sjodin) ROBERT CURTIS BROWNĪlternatively, Station 19 succeeds at showing personal growth is not linear (at least not for everyone) with Travis Montgomery. Her growth is a sight to see, and we are lucky that this is only the beginning of a new chapter. Maya melts at the sight of Pru, and it’s moving because we all know, Carina included, how much it took Maya to get to this point. Nevertheless, Carina and Maya’s trust in each other allows Maya to let her guard down long enough to be soft and not see shame in it. It gives me high hopes for their scenes done the road with the clinic. It’s meaningful for such a moment to come after Carina’s scene with Jack, where Spampinato delivers a beautiful and classic Shondaland speech. STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/Craig Sjodin) STEFANIA SPAMPINATO, JANAI KAYLANIĬarina and Maya’s comfortability around 19 contributes to the ease of the intimacy of this moment. It’s a standout moment from “Little Girl Blue” because Savre and Spampinato carve out space for Maya and Carina in a crowded room. It all pays off with a beautifully tender moment between the couple where Danielle Savre and Stefania Spampinato lean into their characters’ vulnerabilities. There have been a few bumps, like Maya’s absurd interactions with patients who just so happen to be in Maya’s exact predicament. The timing feels right because of how well-paced this arc has been, especially this season.
The happy couple’s family will eventually grow with a baby of their own. Related Preview - Station 19 Season 4 Episode 5: Out of Control STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/Craig Sjodin) DANIELLE SAVRE If you listen carefully, you can hear Marina fans (myself included) rejoicing at the news! Maya and Carina, on the other hand, are ready for a drastic change. Here’s hoping the show finds an efficient and effective way to wrap up that story because Pru doesn’t need any more drastic changes in her life. It’s difficult to imagine the tension between Dean’s parents and Ben and Miranda ending traumatically because that is too much for one little girl to unknowingly shoulder. Fortunately, Station 19 doesn’t let Pru fade into the background. STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/Craig Sjodin) JANAI KAYLANI So why does Station 19 believe Dean’s death is the only route to confront the characters with heartaches, grief, and beautiful disasters?Ĭharacters frequently die on television to move the plot along, but Dean Miller shouldn’t have been one of those characters. But, the firehouse family would feel Dean’s absence, regardless. Jack would still have to adjust to day-to-day life without his best friend. Vic could have reckoned with Dean’s love for her after the move. STATION 19 – “Little Girl Blue” – (ABC/Craig Sjodin) BARRETT DOSS, JAY HAYDEN “Little Girl Blue” seemingly believes it provides enough clarity when, instead, it doubles down on how Dean’s death is not only unavoidable but unnecessary.Īll of the drama (sans Ben and Miranda’s custody battle) would have persisted had Dean moved to Oakland. Thankfully, this episode has such strong elements, like new dynamics and emotional bombshells, that let this stellar cast shine. Station 19 Season 5 Episode 6, “Little Girl Blue,” tries to find a reason for celebration as it struggles to make sense of Dean Miller’s death.