'Grey's Anatomy - The Complete Third Season'
(Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, et al / 7-Disc DVD / NR / (2006) 2007 / BVHE)
Overview: Be a part of a television phenomenon, and experience America’s #1 drama. Capturing a Golden Globe Award® for Best Television Series–Drama in its scintillating third season, Grey’s Anatomy is the rare show that makes fans of both audiences and critics. It’s "all pleasure and no guilt," lauds USA Today. They are doctors, lovers and friends. Join the staff of Seattle Grace Hospital as they learn there are no easy cures for life’s challenges and that each choice comes in shades of grey. Get more Grey’s in this sensational seven-disc DVD box set – more secrets, more personal stories and many more McSteamy moments. Bring home Grey’s Anatomy: The Complete Third Season–Seriously Extended, complete with never-before-seen bonus features, including uncut and extended episodes available only on DVD. It’s addicting entertainment that you can’t get enough of. Seriously!
DVD Verdict: I happy to say tha I am part of that massive group of TV fans that loves the phenomenon known as 'Grey's Anatomy' ... and so can honestly say that I felt that Season 3 was well done in some ways, while it lacked in others. Thus I will definitely be recommending to my friends to buy the DVD set as soon as it is out! Yes, it is an emotional show at times but I think that adds depth - and all of the instances in the show are parallels to true life (the medical cases)! That's the best part. As for my own thoughts, well, here ya go!
For one, I think the producers have done an interesting (and admirable) job of character development. Most notably with Alex. I was just watching Season 1 yesterday and he has done a real 180 - he seems to have developed (relatively) a sense of poise, self-respect, and direction. I was disappointed that he and Addison didn't work out-- but then again, she wasn't really in a position for a relationship. I'm still waiting for Alex to have a meaningful relationship with someone so we find out more about his troubled past! Comon! And then Alex's heart needs to be broken so that he is forced to depend on someone for support so we can see him as an even better person.
I do not agree with the love triangle of George-Callie-Izzie. Yes because of the fidelity thing but more than that, the whole Callie and George wedding was totally out of nowhere. NEITHER character as the producers have developed them would have wed under the conditions. And I don't think they were suddenly breaking out of their shells to be spontaneous and change their lives in a previously unknown direction-- Callie post-wedding is still herself and George is a wimping puppy worse than ever. This whole story line is a weird mess. George has lost his halo, and Izzie remains confused and STILL with her heart on her sleeve. And then there is Callie... ?? Here's what needs to happen: Callie-George marriage needs to be over. The relationship is doomed with the Izzie-George-cheating plot. George needs to NOT leave Seattle Grace, instead he should re-do his intern year where perhaps a romance will develop between him and Meredith's half-sister. Izzie can do better than George - let's hope she does in Season 4.
The whole Cristina/Burke wedding came out of nowhere - but that kind of follows their relationship - ie. Season 2: suddenly out of nowhere Burke and Cristina are moving in together? Hello? Did I miss something? They have only known one another a few months! Realistic? No. (Yeah, I know it's just a TV show)... more importantly: realistic to Cristina/Burke characters? Not in my opinion. ALSO, Burke needs to be re-hired to continue with the show. Although I don't agree with what went on with Mr. Washington - he truly is an integral character to the show. He was one of my favorite characters - but I know I'm not the producers. Predictions: Hopefully Burke will return. Cristina needs to gain some rank as a resident... skip the relationship stuff (but add in a little here and there because her awkwardness is seriously entertaining) - she would be awesome if developed as Bailey's protege, in my opinion. Driven, intelligent - but she's lacking Bailey's family/bedside manner side. We know her soft side is there-- remember Season 2 when she goes to Idaho with Bailey and can't stop staring at her pregnant tummy? Yup that spark is there!
The center of it all - Meredith and Derek I think are... continually in turmoil. They are both heart broken... but again, I think this plot will continue the way it has from the beginning. One pinches the other and then the other pinches the other back like two children... blah blah. Derek should give up the whole "I'm disappointed in you because you wanted to drown and therefore we aren't meant to be together" thing and either be a man and be supportive OR make a clean break and move on (We know that won't happen). Something interesting needs to happen between the two that is interesting and puts some sort of solidity in either one of their lives. They did have the dog, but that was short lived. Prediction for Season 4: Derek is going to be going out to the bars and meeting more women (as he told Meredith during Season 3) - either going to start a relationship WHILE he is still with Meredith OR ... well who knows.
Addison? Wrong character it pick to start a new series... To the credit of the producers, the idea works. But it is blatantly for more viewers, siphoning off Grey's audience. Tsk, tsk. Predictions: It will do well initially but fall off quickly - I didn't think it was that interesting when it was incorporated into Grey's. I found myself wanting the plot to get back to Seattle Grace instead of on Addison's escape-joy-ride-vacation-turn-job elsewhere.
Nonetheless, it can't always turn out the way you want it, that's what makes the show (and life) entertaining - can't wait for Season 4! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:
Extended Episodes
Audio Commentary – Actresses discuss three of the episodes.
Making Rounds with Patrick Dempsey (11:30)
Shades of Grey: One on One with Ellen Pompeo (8:40)
Prescription for Success: Jane Doe Unmasked (8:30)
Dissecting Grey’s Anatomy: Unaired Scenes (13:55)
Good Medicine: Favorite Scenes (9:30)
In Stitches: Season 3 Outtakes (4:25)
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