Longevity on television is waning increasingly with every year that passes.
While some shows overstay their welcome, short-lived series are the new normal in the streaming era.
Defying the rules of temporality, however,Greys Anatomyis now turning 20 years old.
Image by Zanda Rice
What has been the key toGreys Anatomys success?
Meredith Grey, Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), George OMalley (T.R.
Initially an inappropriate fling, their struggles as a couple shook them to their cores.
Image via ABC
However,every new face added to the large ensemble has been fleshed out thoroughly.
They entered later in the game, hadgreat character arcs, and left too soon.
But the love that was built around them is what makes their later guest appearances so heartwarming.
Image via ABC
Sadder exits involveone ofGreys Anatomys staple moves killing characters offin all sorts of gut-punching ways.
This is also reflected in the drastic changes and catastrophes that the hospital has gone through.
The shows unique way ofpeeling the layers of each situation humanized all the characters involved.
“That felt mean and unjust.”
Its groundbreaking first seasons scored Golden Globe and Emmy wins for Oh, Heigl, and the ensemble.
In more recent years, the show has been honored with GLAAD and NAACP nominations and wins.
Image via ABC
The 2024 SAG Awards even featuredpart of the original cast in a heartfelt reunion.
In 2010 and 2011,Grey’sinspired two telenovelas titledA Corazon Abierto, in Colombia and Mexico, respectively.
In the USA, the strong fanbase and ratings launched two successful spin-offs.
For many people, myself included,Greys Anatomyhas been the longest relationship in their lives.
Heres to having its impact immortalized and recognized, and may it last for many seasons to come.
Your Rating
Your comment has not been saved
Cast
