Grey’s Anatomy
Grey ’s Anatomy ’s time of year 17 has already seen the rejoinder of beloved character like George and Derek , but what about Cristina Yang ? With the most recent episodes dealing with the hard - hitting realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic , the season has already featured an unprecedented number of tearjerking reunion scenes — quite the feat give the aesculapian drama ’s history of tugging at fans ' heartstrings .
Meredith Grey ’s storyline has been particularly difficult to watch after succumbing to the horrific virus herself before her being put on a breathing gadget machine at the end of episode 6 . However , the coming string of installment ( which will continue after a hiatus ) will be indisputable to exact more of worker Ellen Pompeo ’s acting chop than lay in a hospital bed . The recent arc has picture an unconscious Meredith chitchat an ethereal beach where she has converse with herlate husband Derek Shepherdand departed friend George O’Malley ( actors Patrick Dempsey and T.R. Knight reprise their roles ) . In a season which will surely examine the many plastic connections within Meredith ’s life as she battles the virus , the absence Cristina Yang — the cardio god and Meredith ’s " person " — would be peculiarly glaring .
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Of naturally , the inclusions of the deceased Derek and George are distinctly meant to highlight the severity of Meredith ’s condition , so a yield made by Cristina ( who ’s very much alive ) may not be entirely corresponding . The character , played by Sandra Oh , has not been seen since her exit at the end of time of year 10 , in which Cristina left Seattle to take a job as head of her own hospital in Zurich , Switzerland . While the prolific sawbones has been note in fleet over the following seasons ( mainly by Meredith ) , the show has never been able to bring about the onscreen riposte of the fan - favorite fibre . However , with her best friend in such obvious trouble , now would be the best prison term for Cristina Yang to come to her delivery and make an emotionally impactful return toGrey - Sloan Memorial .
With her lungs failing , Meredith may postulate an improbably skilled cardiothoracic surgeon , and while Grey - Sloan Memorial currently has their own " cardio idol , " it ’s unbelievable that Maggie Pierce will be allowed to operate on her babe . Teddy Altman is another nominee for Meredith ’s operating surgeon but , in damage of her arc and relationship to Meredith , that pick may not have the desire resonance for such an authoritative and potentially intestine - perforate import in the serial publication . On the other hand , not bringing back Cristina Yang for a season promising to reinforce Meredith ’s human relationship showcased during the show ’s long run would certainly find like a miss opportunity .
There has been lots of give-and-take over whether or not season 17 will end up being the show ’s final season . While Jehovah and form members have walked that idea back a bit , Grey ’s Anatomy ’s current interrogation of the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as the struggles disproportionately effecting front - line worker and medical staff have made for some of the most relevant and effecting stories in the show ’s farsighted history . To not have such a pop and monumental character like Cristina Yang there would certainly be a loss . While it is fantastically moving to see Meredith connect with George and Derek again , they are embodiments of her past hurt and heartbreak , both of which she has overpower with incredible fortitude and the help of the community around her . And , since the show ’s root , that sense of biotic community has been personified in her " person , " Cristina Yang .
There may be some logistical issues when it comes to coordinating Sandra Oh ’s return , but with Meredith ’s ultimate fate in question , she may be safest in Cristina Yang ’s capable bridge player . Grey ’s Anatomyhas been full of surprises lately , so let ’s hope the pair are in conclusion reunited , if not in this season , then before the serial wraps .
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