4 out of 5 stars

Series: Grey’s Anatomy
Season: 1
Creator: Shonda Rhimes
Cast: Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers & Chandra Wilson
Genres: Drama, Romance
Year: 2005
Favourite Episode: 02 – The First Cut is the Deepest

I’ve watched the first season of Grey’s Anatomy a few times, and every single time I thoroughly enjoy it. I think it’s the mixture of drama, characterisation and the literal life and death battle that these interns battle every day. I study and I know how little sleep that I sometimes get due to this, seeing a group of young people who are working ridiculous hours, on their feet all day makes me a little happier – I’ve got it tough, there are people out there who have it far tougher!

I don’t study medicine, so I don’t know how spot on the medicine is in the show, but I really hope that it is spot on. I get so frustrated when the media COMPLETELY misrepresents a scientific field, but the first season of Grey’s Anatomy gives the impression of knowledge and plausibility. The stressors and unique pressures of this kind of field are also stressed (and I’m sure a little over exaggerated), creating this world in which you become emotionally invested in the characters from the first season.

Grey’s Anatomy reminds me of hardwork – both professionally and socially. It reminds me that everything worth having in life is worth fighting for. Which is a fantastic thing to be reminded of when you are struggling to write yet another essay and take on yet more work to build your career.

Image source: Bustle