Grey's Anatomy

Season 9 of Grey’s Anatomy deals with the aftermath of the plane crash that practically brought down the entire staff of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Main characters die and new interns will rise to the occasion as it’s mainly a transitional season. Don’t worry, though, there is still plenty of romance and drama to fill the void as well.

Change is a major theme of Season 9 as nearly ever doctor must adapt to their changing environments and the difficulties that come with them. Arizona was forced to have her leg amputated, making it difficult to adjust back to regular life as well as putting a strain on her relationship with Callie. Derek’s hand was crushed, meaning he might never operate again. Despite not being physically harmed, Christina suffers from PTSD and is reduced to a comatose like state, refusing to speak. While everyone adjusts to their new lives, the hospital is faced with its own problems when it becomes apparent that it was at fault for the plane crash and may shut down from the pending lawsuit.

It’s a strong season for Grey’s Anatomy and probably features the biggest changes yet. While there is nothing as dramatic as the plane crash or gunman episodes, there are plenty of tense moments throughout. It’s inevitable that bad things will happen in a hospital setting yet nothing can fully prepare you for it. It can get a little too ridiculous at times, with one thing happening after another, only to be reiterated with some cheesy voiceover neatly wrapping things up.

Grey’s Anatomy has always been a character driven drama surrounded by medical jargon, and Season 9 is no different. For me, it reminds me of how much I miss Scrubs. Whereas Scrubs was more comedic in nature, Grey’s Anatomy has a more dramatic and darker tone.