When Greys Anatomy first premiered in 2005 nobody could have predicted what it would become.
In the 17 years since the now-iconic pilot episode aired, the show has become a cultural juggernaut gathering a whopping 38 Emmy nominations in its 18 soon to be 19 seasons on the air.Besides its sheer stature in pop culture, Greys Anatomy has also used its power as a force for good in the world. It has increased awareness of the RAINN sexual assault hotline inspired women to pursue medical careers and even saved a mothers life back in 2011.In short regardless of its imperfections Greys Anatomy has been a good thing overall. However all good things must eventually end and for Greys Anatomy that time is now.
There are many reasons Greys Anatomy continues to stay on the air. Leading lady Ellen Pompeo, who plays the titular Meredith Grey is still under contract albeit in a reduced capacity for the upcoming Season 19. She has said herself on numerous occasions that she wants the show or at least her role in it to end sooner rather than later.If Pompeo moves on from the show Greys Anatomy would only have two actors from the original 2005 cast James Pickens Jr. who plays Richard Webber and Chandra Wilson, who plays Miranda Bailey. Both Pickens and Wilson have remained committed to the show all these years, and their characters are still integral pieces of the stories being told. But Pompeo is the star, and there really does nOt seem to be any viable way forward without her.
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