So here are some major dosand dontsthatStation 19can take away from its predecessor.
DOkeep the show on Thursday nights
TGIT is appointment viewing.
DONT make everyone suffer
Was there anyone onPrivate Practicewho wasnt given the worst lot in life?
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If the main character is too saccharine, viewers may be tempted to lose interest quickly.
The same goes for the firefighter getup: Lets put the crew ofStation 19in some wild off-duty attire.
A field trip to the club, perhaps?
See: Taye Diggs inPrivate Practice.
What good is a guilty pleasure without some shirtless scenes?
DONT make grown adults act like teenagers
All the time, that is.
We understand that this is Shondaland and we come here for unending drama.
Said drama requires a level of immaturity that isnt often seen out in the real world pettiness fuels storylines.
But we dont need to stoop to levels that would be more appropriate in a middle-school cafeteria.
(Yes, that means you, employees of Seaside Wellness Center.)
Despite its near-constant steady ratings,Private Practicewas nearly absent in the larger television conversation.
Make like Olivia Pope and get your GIF shtick going, guys!
