Review: Grey’s Anatomy: Complete Thirteenth Season DVD

I really don’t like these Shonda Rhimes-created TV shows as I find them infuriating to watch with regards to manufactured drama, even more so than the usual, and Grey’s Anatomy is no different.

 

 

Grey’s Anatomy: Complete Thirteenth Season
(2016-17)

Genre(s): Drama, Medical
Buena Vista | TV14 – 1032 min. – $45.99 | August 29, 2017

Date Published: 08/23/2017 | Author: The Movieman

 

SEASON INFO: Directed by: Various Writer(s): Shonda Rhimes (created by) Cast: Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Sarah Drew, Jesse Williams, Kelly McCreary, Martin Henderson, Giacomo Gianniotti DISC INFO: Features: Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel Digital Copy: No Formats Included: DVD Number of Discs: 6 Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78 Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish Region(s): 1

 

SEASON SYNOPSIS

After being on her own for some time, Meredith (ELLEN POMPEO) is beginning to explore the idea of a romance with Riggs (MARTIN HENDERSON). Unfortunately, Maggie (KELLY MCCREARY) desires him as well, which threatens to drive a bitter wedge between the sisters. At the same time, despite their differences, Jackson (JESSE WILLIAMS) and April (SARAH DREW) must come together when they are assigned a difficult case. Meanwhile, Alex (JUSTIN CHAMBERS) faces the consequences of his vicious attack on DeLuca (GIACOMO GIANNIOTTI); Owen (KEVIN MCKIDD) and Amelia’s (CATERINA SCORSONE) marriage implodes; and a hospital-wide mutiny erupts when Bailey (CHANDRA WILSON) demotes Webber (JAMES PICKENS JR.). Finally, Arizona (JESSICA CHAPSHAW) may have found love again – but is she sleeping with the enemy?

 

SPECIAL FEATURES – 1.0/5

This release comes with a matted slip cover. Unfortunately the features are extremely light with only some Deleted Scenes and a Gag Reel.

 

VIDEO – 3.75/5, AUDIO – 3.5/5

The show is presented with an anamorphic widescreen, 1.78 widescreen aspect ratio and it looks decent enough for standard-def and I imagine matches up with how it aired. The included Dolby Digital 5.1 track is serviceable for clear dialogue levels and some minor use of the rear speakers for ambient noises, a generic score and even more generic soul-draining romantic pop music.

OVERALL – 2.5/5

Overall, I really don’t like these Shonda Rhimes-created TV shows as I find them infuriating to watch with regards to manufactured drama, even more so than the usual, and Grey’s Anatomy is no different, now going 13 years and coming back for a 14th that’s supposedly going to be more light-hearted. As it is, it’s a primetime soap opera with slightly higher production values and better talent.