Grey’s Anatomy
Grey ’s Anatomystar Debbie Allen is surprised the serial is still on the airwave . create by Shonda Rhimes , Grey ’s Anatomydebuted on ABC in 2005 and is now the longest - run medical drama in television history . StarringEllen Pompeo as Meredith Grey , Grey ’s Anatomyhas featured the origination and exit of numerous characters during its tally . Allen joined the high - profile drama in season 8 as Dr. Catherine Fox , the female parent of Jackson Avery ( Jesse Williams ) . In addition to her recurring role , Allen has also manoeuvre several episode of the series .
In 2020,Grey ’s Anatomydebuted season 17 , which focus on the global pandemic and featured the return of deceased fibre , including Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd , in a dreamlike episode as Meredith battle the effects of the coronavirus . Last September , Grey ’s Anatomykicked off time of year 18 . So far , ratings for time of year 18 have been humbled , even with the shortreturn of Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Montgomery . Shortly after the time of year 18 renewal , Pompeo discover she feels like it may be time to end the series . Despite the all - time low ratings , ABC renewedGrey ’s Anatomyfor season 19 .
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Now , anotherGrey ’s Anatomystar opens up about the seniority of the serial . Speaking withy ! News Daily Pop , Allen reveals she was surprisedGrey ’s Anatomydidn’t end after season 17 . Allen said , “ I thought it was done last season , ” when asked about the show being renewed for time of year 19 . Allen assign the show ’s protraction due to the impactful incorporation of the pandemic into time of year 17 . Allen said the fans and the connection are n’t quick forGrey ’s Anatomyto be over . Allen ’s full remark can be read below :
" I opine it was done last time of year , but the web is like , ‘ Uh - uh ' , and the sports fan are like ‘ Uh - uh . ' Putting Meredith [ Ellen Pompeo ] in a COVID coma , bringing back all these people on the beach — this was such a responsible for show to address COVID in such a style that allowed the people to have their belief and to have their emotion and to memorise thing . It was awesome . "
Indeed , Grey ’s Anatomyappears to be gearing up for a memorable season 18 sign - off . put to debut on May 28 , the two - time of day time of year 18 finale coincides withGrey ’s Anatomy ’s 400th episode . The show late annunciate that the showrunner , Krista Vernoff , will create a big event to mark the affair . Fans continue to go for out hope that Cristina Yang ( Sandra Oh ) , who left at the remainder of time of year 10 , will make a return to the halls of the hospital , which would certainly boost ratings . However , it ’s unlikely to happen , as Oh has suppose she ’s moved on fromGrey ’s Anatomy .
Allen may be surprisedGrey ’s Anatomyis still on the air , but she continues to be a creative power behind the serial . As for the medical drama , it ’s unclear when the show will sign off . Grey ’s Anatomyrevolves around Meredith Grey , and it can be expected that the sleep of the cast will evolve and play back original characters as long as the series stay on on the air . Airing on ABC , Grey ’s Anatomycontinues to make an shock on its devoted audience .
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