Station 19 2x13 "The Dark Night" Episode Review

Major Spoilers are included in this episode review. Please read with caution.

Ben Warren needs to get his stuff together. His son, Tuck, points out “some new job thing”, which makes me wonder how self-aware this show is about this character. Ben has been career-jumping for a long time now. He was an anesthesiologist from Mercy West, an intern in LA and later Grey-Sloan, then he leaves residency to become a firefighter, giving birth to Station 19. Now? He’s studying for Medic One, a medical paramedic that would make great use of his surgical skills.

I wonder what the show plans to do about his career hopping, and the effect it has on his messy family life, particularly Tuck who is not too happy with his dad’s missed video chats. Miranda probably feels the same way, but it’s nice to see Tuck having an opinion on the matter. I think he shows up more often on Station 19 than Grey’s Anatomy.

Andy is training a new cadet from the academy, takes her on a ride-along, and tests her bonds with Ryan, his new girlfriend, Maya (Jack!), and (oh yeah!) Robert Sullivan. I love the end scene so much, having Andy and Sullivan share a meal together. I ship them more than Ryan and Andy because… the childhood love is not working anymore. Maybe it’s for the best they don’t get back together.

Maya and Jack need to come out to Andy soon. I think she’ll be okay with them together, but hiding it might cause problems down the road. All the cute things Jack said about Maya was perfect. She was impressed and flattered. I’d be too, girl.

Vic and Chief Ripley are incredibly steamy… They are going public, and that is the best/worst thing ever.

Overall, a great episode with a good fire-of-the-week scenario. An apartment blacked-out and a gas leak caused the whole building to become vulnerable to flames. The DNR storyline was heartbreaking, having been infected with that Grey’s magic. I can’t wait for more next week.