Grey's Anatomy - Season 2 [DVD]

Late to the party in terms of GA but find it very comforting to watch. I’m not a fan of hospital dramas / reality shows - thankfully this is nothing like that & there’s very little gore.

This is probably one of the most riveting television series I have ever watched. The characters are all very believable and you get addicted to watching this programme with dramatic moments salted with humorous and funny moments. An endearing show.

NB: couple of minor spoilers in my review.I came to Grey's Anatomy a little late, as in the UK the only terrestrial channel it's broadcast on is one I couldn't get for years. Luckily, I managed to catch the last half dozen episodes of Series 2, and I was hooked, even though I hate hospital shows. I could never get into ER (even with the incentive of George Clooney) and don't even get me started on the home-grown stuff.So what attracted me to Grey's Anatomy? Yes, it's glossy. Yes, it's gloopy. Yes, Meredith is probably one of the most annoying characters on TV. Yes, Derek is interminably dull. BUT, there's more to the show than that. I'm going to go all out here and compare Grey's Anatomy to a Dickens novel, in that it's not the 'main' characters you should concentrate on, or be interested in, because they're not the best ones. It's the ones slightly on the outside, who have more interesting personalities going on, they're the people to get involved with.For example, Cristina is always hilarious, so cynical and smart and competitive - in this series, she finds her relationship with Burke getting trickier to navigate, and she's still determined to be the best surgeon in Seattle (probably in the world!). Izzie's character has been deepened with her attraction to Denny, a dying heart patient, and this will have knock-on effects for following series (for better or worse). Katherine Heigl plays her with loads of heart and loads of vigour, and I really like what she does.Similarly, George is fabulous, he makes me laugh all the time, but as well he grows up this series, realising he has to stop lusting after Meredith, someone who'll never feel the same way about him. The progression of the character is really well done, while retaining the loveable George we all loved from Series 1. Alex, too, starts to grow up a little, which is good - he couldn't remain the 'baddie' of the piece forever.Bailey is excellent, but then she always is, and it's touching to see her worry about whether she'll be respected as a surgeon when she becomes a mother. The scenes with her and George during the 'disaster' episodes are lovely.Grey's manages to blend heart-warming schmaltz with hard-hitting scenarios, raising lots of moral questions every episode, so you can join in and decide who's right and who's wrong. It's easy to watch visually, but not always mentally, and that's why it's a show I am willing to keep following. I like the combination of attractive cast members, thoughtful stories and great acting, not to mention the brilliant music choices throughout the show. Just let yourself be drawn in and you won't want to leave Seattle Grace!

Ok, I'm an absolutely HUGE fan of this show and I cannot stress how highly I rate it, however I think the DVD numbering has caused a great deal of unnecessary confusion.As the UK viewers were given an extra 5 episodes in the season 1 DVD set (14 instead of the original 9 shown in the US), there are only actually 22 episodes on the season 2 set (as opposed to the 27 that the US viewers will get). The narrative on the covers of the DVD's has gone by the UK numbering of the episodes whereas the DVD's themselves have gone by what the episode would have been numbered in the US. If you're going by the sleeve of the DVD, add 5 to get episode number as shown in the US. If you're going by the DVD's, deduct 5 to get the episode number as shown in the UK.Personally, I don't see that this as being a huge problem. All the episodes are there and, on my set at least, there has been no duplication of the episodes - save for the one 'catch up' episode.All the usual cast members return and the addition of the wonderful Kate Walsh as a regular really adds a breath of fresh air. Her portrayal of Addison Shepherd will transform you from loathing to loving her. Of course, the at times heart-wrenching emotional saga between Meredith and Derek continues and culminates in a breathtaking season finale. If you're a fan of Grey's Anatomy, I would say that this DVD is certainly worth buying. The shown itself remains on top form and I'm looking forward to watching season 3 when it's released.

Ok i know i already reviewed this item but i didnt really explain what its about so i decided to write a different one!Well it starts off where Meredith has just found out that Derek is married! She is incredibly angry, upset and shocked!(Naturally)Derek tries to deal with the arrival of his astranged wife Addison and Christina deals with finding out that she's pregnant after being cruelly dumped by Burke! (And all of that happens in only the first few episodes!)Season 2 is just as good if not way better than season 1, as things get alot more complicated for the interns and their superiors!From George's pining and Izzie's quirks to Meredith's depression and Derek's pure jealousy; like when he punshes Mark for simply talking to Meredith! there is something for everyone in this season as we discover just how strong Derek's love for Meredith truly is!!!I cant go without mentioning the AMAZING two-part-bomb-epiode entitled "The end of the world" and "As we know it". From the very get go you are glued to the screen as you are desperate to find out if the bomb blows or not!(You might be surprised by the answer!) As we watch the interns struggle with the fact that there may soon be a death among them, we are on the edge of our seats as we feel likem we really are in Seattle Grace Hospital!I dont know what more i can say about this item except that from the very beginning to the heartbreaking ending(literally!) you will not be dissapointed!!!