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The Network From Nowhere really knocked me for a loop by smacking the viewing audience upside its collective head with THREE strong series that came out winners: "Desperate Housewives" and "LOST" being the first two. Now that we are well into the second season for both of those, and their story arcs are looking a little 'iffy', it's the third and most surprising contender, "Grey's Anatomy", that looks to be the strongest of the bunch. As the follow-up riding on "Housewives'" coattails, I was ready to dismiss it outright as "Ally McBeal in hospital scrubs." But not having much else to watch in that time slot, I decided to give it a try, and was I pleasantly shocked! Though there ARE some moments where the principal characters come off as self-centered, neurotic and at times downright eccentric, it never reached the level of absurdity that "Ally" often did, and thank God for that! Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey comes off as likable and probably more self-aware and introspective than self-absorbed and scatterbrained, though there are moments you do want to reach into the screen and give her a good shaking. And good call on the ensemble casting! You really have to give props to any show that FINALLY figures out how to effectively showcase the sweet-and-sour charms of Sandra Oh, who was good enough to elevate a sow's ear of a show like "Arli$$," if not to save it. And not to mention give assorted actors who have all been great in projects not up to their talents, the chance to really shine in some very well-written roles, and I want to single out Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson and especially T.R. Knight as George, who is really coming into his own as this season progresses. Not to snub Isaiah Washington, James Pickens, Jr., Kate Walsh or the so-hot-it's-criminal Patrick Dempsey. Seasoned vets all, it's just good to see them all land in a nice place where they can do great work with some sense of job security. (WE HOPE.) Realistic enough to be accessible but not a turn-off, and whimsically light enough at other times without straying into "Stefan-the-Frog" territory, (are you listening, David Kelley?), "Grey's" should remain as a dependable Sunday night staple as long as creator/producer Shonda Rhimes and her crew are able to continue to strike that balance, and keep its newfound audience interested and entertained with the trials, tribulations and trysts of the staff at Seattle Grace Hospital.Read full review
I can say that I was fully addicted to Gray's Anatomy up until the start of season three. What was once a fresh, entertaining and shocking show seemed to have finally hit a speed bump. As if realizing that their show had gained massive popularity, the writers suddenly suffered a case of stage fright and really lost their stride. This was especially evident in the first few episodes of the season, which simply rehashed the same plot over and over again. Gone were the unique medical cases, replaced instead with a soap opera plot repeated ad nauseum. This doesn't mean to say that the entire season is a bust. The episodes improve, though slowly, as they progress, achieving their previously quality by the time the season concludes. The season finale, especially, is exceptional. In all, Gray's Anatomy Season Three is not for the impatient, and not for impartial fans. Only die-hards need apply. Thanks for reading. If you found this review helpful, please vote "yes" at the bottom of the entry. Happy watching!Read full review
Grey's Anatomy: Season 3 DVD is so good to watch! Certainly entertaining, and love all the Grey's Anatomy characters! I purchased this DVD set of 7 disks, Season 3 to add to my Grey's Anatomy collection. So glad I purchased, happy Grey's Anatomy fan!!
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Complicated and unstable relationships, emotional conflicts, hard-to-believe cases, very indisciplined patients and competition - a lot of competition: that's the world of Seattle Grace Hospital shown in Grey's Anatomy. In television, sophisticated production and renowned actors may count, but no...that's not what makes a show unbeatable. The script, the story and the characters is what makes a winning show, and fortunately, Grey's Anatomy has this all in a very attractive way - the content, not the package, is what matters. Running through all episodes of this third season, no one of them are to be disregarded. With no exception, they all are worth our time, as surprises and new astounding happenings unfold in each one, but there is a trio which makes this third season very distinguishable: "Walk On Water" (15), "Drowning on Dry Land" (16) and "Some Kind of Miracle" (17), all of three focused on Meredith's attempt of suicide (which in fact was initially caused by an accident) and that makes, for the time being, the most powerful set of episodes of the series history. All three together could make a movie! For more spoilers, don't forget to visit the abc.com website for the complete episode description. It's incredible how they manage to tell us ALMOST EVERYTHING that happens on each episode...but, seriously (huh?), watching it all on your DVD player will make a more pleasant experience. Take it!Read full review
I got hooked on Greys after the first season was released on dvd. you can't help but care for the central character of Meredith and her good friends and fellow lowly interns. though some plot lines in the third season mirror those in the previous two, you'll be hard-pressed to tear your eyes from the screen long enough to realize that you've already watched the first two disks and you're late for work. There are some nice scenes with characters who did not get enough attention season 2, but the story does take a turn for the morose. I cannot wait for the fourth season to premier on television and you know i'll be buying it!!
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