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So
what is it? What’s the attraction with this incredibly successful show?
It’s definitely not the cheese (or is it?). No, I think it’s the
writing. For a hospital dramedy – that revolves around the interns,
nurses and doctors of a busy city hospital - this thing is relatively
polished. Funny, Smart, Dramatic and sometimes rather touching (the
season 2 finale is especially Kleenex-worthy), a lot of work has been
put into making sure this doctors n’ nurses relationship jaunt isn’t
summoned to the black hole of similar predecessors. With the work
that’s been put into it, it’s managed to rise above being that – a
similar product.
The performances are also a highlight. Comeback
kid (well, he’s not so much a kid anymore) Patrick Dempsey (remember
Ronald Miller?) shines as the slightly cocky but mostly likeable Derek
aka ‘McDreamy’, whilst attractive newcomer Ellen Pompeo (you may
remember her role from the Dustin Hoffman pic, Moonlight Mile?)
dazzles as his on-off love interest, and anchor for the show, Meredith.
Let’s not forget the terrific support cast either – Isaiah Washington,
T.R Knight, Katherine Heigl, Sandra Oh, and Justin Chambers.
Season
Two was a knockout season for the show – so much so that it walked away
with a staggering 11 Emmy Nominations – with the storylines and
characters becoming more intriguing by the episode.
At the end
of the first season, Meredith and Derek’s (Dempsey) relationship came
to an unexpected conclusion when his estranged wife, Addison, shows up
at the hospital. To make matters worse, it’s revealed that she’s now
working there.
Season Two picks up with Meredith and Addison
having to get along – despite the fact that they’ve both been bumping
uglies with the indecisive McDreamy. Solution? Meredith does the
naughty with her all-too-innocent friend George (T.R Knight), who she
doesn’t really ‘feel that way about’ – in turn, hurting him in due
course. And McDreamy? Who does he choose? Well, that would be telling.
Other
plot points of the season include a new love for Izzie (Heigl),
Meredith’s mother being admitted to Seattle Grace with Alzheimers, and
a couple of deaths – not necessarily all human.
I’m not a
die-hard fan – in fact, there’s not a lot of shows I can truly say I am
addicted to these days – but I do have to admit, I understand what all
the fuss is about.
EXTRAS
Extras include commentaries, multiple featurettes and other goodies.
Conclusion:
Movie 90% Extras: 60%
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