Grey’s Anatomy is one of the shows that gained popularity as soon as they got aired. People have claimed to be hooked to the series since its first pilot release in 2005. Grey’s Anatomy is also one of the longest-running television drama shows.
Grey’s Anatomy has given birth to the terms like my person, McDreamy, and McSteamy. It has given people value for friendship besides their workplace clashes. Over time, many people have joined and left the cast, but Ellen Pompeo could never leave. She is the one holding on to the show.
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Grey’s Anatomy has an audience from all over the world, and every year they have the same fear: Will Meredith Grey come back? Well, the fans from around the globe, good news awaits you. This year ABC has already announced that Grey’s Anatomy has been renewed for season 19.
Why Is This Show So Hyped Up?
The show is hyped up because of the smartly written storyline. Running a show for nearly 17 years is not a piece of cake. It takes effort to keep the story engaging. The show’s creators have been working day and night to keep the show going. However, there is always controversy about Ellen leaving the show. She says she wants this Seattle drama to be over soon, and she signs the contract only if she says that the writer could bring up some spice.
A Little About The Show
There are 18 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy till now with 398 episodes and still counting with a running time of 40 minutes.
The show is about the medical team, surgeons, and interns. Grey’s Anatomy is about the struggle and use of new technology for surgeries. It shows modern age hospitals with highly trained professionals. Along with such technicality, the show is not even an inch behind the drama. That is the reason it is the longest-running medical drama series.
As we get more seasons, more drama joins. The story starts with five interns trying to make their place in Seattle Grace Hospital. The lead is Meredith Grey, and she is the most important cast as her mother was the one who changed the medical world. Later, the hospital’s name was changed to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital(to know why you have to watch the show, it’s one of the most important things about the show).
Cast And Characters
Managing such a big cast over so many years is not easy. Many people have joined and left the cast over the years. The shows originated with the original cast, including Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey(the leading lady), Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Izzie Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Isaiah Washington as Preston Bruke, and Patrick Demsey as Derek Shepherd. Later on, many more actors contributed their skills to the show.