Gray's Anatomy

Gray's Anatomy

The scene I chose to analyze was the closing scene of the final episode of the second season of Gray's Anatomy. This program is a drama involving doctors and interns in a hospital. The final scene is one in which Meredith, the main character, is confronted by her current and former lover.

The scene comes to a close with Meredith walking down the stairs and standing between both men. The camera flashes back and forth between Meredith and the men. It involves many close ups on the faces of the characters. Both men say Meredith's name, and she looks at both of them as they do so. They also slow the pace of the scene by flashing back and forth between the three characters. The director also emphasizes the relationships between the characters by showing Meredith in the foreground of a scene, and one of her lovers looking at her in the background.

This scene effectively sets up the conflict between Meredith and the two men. The viewer understands that both are interested in her, because they are looking at her and speaking her name. The director also portrays Meredith's indecision by closing the scene with Meredith looking straight ahead, and not at any one of the men. This is effective because, as the season finale, leaving the audience without a decision will bring viewers back at the start of the next season. Through the use of close ups on the characters, and showing Meredith's indecision, the director of Gray's Anatomy effectively closes the season finale with a scene that will bring viewers back in the fall.