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Why Did Alex Karev Leave Grey's Anatomy?

Jordan Iacobucci — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:50:12 GMT

Grey's Anatomy lost one of its original cast members in Season 16 when Justin Chambers left the series. While he was only one of several original stars to have departed the ABC medical drama (the most notable still being Patrick Dempsey, whose Dr. Derek Shepherd was killed off), Chambers had put in more than a decade of work as Dr. Alex Karev. That meant his exit was shocking to fans, especially when they were told why the actor — and Alex Karev — were leaving.

When Does Derek Die on Grey's Anatomy?

Jordan Iacobucci — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:30:16 GMT

Grey's Anatomy has never been shy about killing off a main character, either for story purposes or to fulfill an actor's wish to leave the series. But the death that still resonates in everyone's mind is that of Derek Shepherd (played by Patrick Dempsey). His loss marked a milestone for the medical drama, reminding audiences that no one is safe in the eyes of creator Shonda Rhimes.

15 Iconic Love Triangles In TV Shows

CBR Writer — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:30:16 GMT

For many years, the love triangle has been a staple trope of film, television, and literature. The tension between these great TV triangles and the drama that ensues because of this is something that viewers can relate to and, as such, find themselves empathizing with characters stuck in such predicaments.

Why Did Arizona Leave Grey's Anatomy?

Cassidy Stephenson — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:00:15 GMT

The ABC series Grey's Anatomy is one of television's longest-running medical drama series. The show is in its nineteenth season, leaving some viewers thinking it may have overstayed its welcome. Part of the reason that opinion exists is that plenty of key cast members have disappeared over the years, including Dr. Arizona Robbins.

Lost Makes Grand Return to Netflix, Joined by Many Other Disney-Owned Shows

Marcello Massone — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:51:54 GMT

Lost is one of several hit shows coming back to Netflix, as the platform finalizes an agreement with Disney Entertainment. The short-term domestic content deal between the House of Mouse and Netflix will license a total of 14 highly-popular TV series. The deal is non-exclusive, so the series will remain on platforms like Hulu.

Grey's Anatomy's Shocking Season 19 Finale, Explained

Mrinalini Basu — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:50:18 GMT

Season 19 of Grey's Anatomy ended with a shocking turn of events sure to have viewers tuning into the seminal 20th season. The two-hour finale brought an end to what was a turning-point season for the show, with the exit of Meredith Grey and the surprise end for her sister Maggie Pierce. The two-part finale split the storylines into an episode focused primarily on the interns, and one focusing on the attendings at the Catherine Fox Awards.

Grey's Anatomy: Everything You Need to Know Before Season 20

Melissa Boles — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:51:04 GMT

When Grey's Anatomy began airing as a mid-season pickup in March 2005, no one could have predicted how quickly the show would rise to national and international acclaim. Audiences immediately enjoyed watching the five main interns navigate their first year in medicine, and the show became known for its dramatic storylines, incredible soundtrack, and big speeches. With a cast of mostly unknown actors, Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Derek Shepherd was the initial draw for many viewers, but it was his relationship with Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and the dynamic friendships (and rivalries!) that kept people coming back.

Grey's Anatomy's Best Characters, Ranked

Lily Emalfarb — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:10:11 GMT

Grey's Anatomy has become one of the best and longest-running procedural TV shows. Keeping a devoted audience for four seasons is difficult enough, but Grey's Anatomy has maintained its audience for 19 seasons. This is thanks to its plethora of interesting medical cases and its large cast of entertaining characters.

10 Best Guest Stars in The Sopranos

Florencia Aberastury — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:31:13 GMT

The Sopranos is a popular crime drama and one of HBO's most successful TV shows. Many critics and viewers even consider The Sopranos the best TV series of all time. And with six seasons and almost 90 episodes, The Sopranos has guest-starred several talented actors. Many of these actors played important roles in more than one episode.

10 Most Stressful TV Episodes of All Time

Alexander Vance — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:10:25 GMT

Sometimes, the best TV episodes are the ones that are the most anxiety-inducing. A popular and acclaimed show is bound to have at least one intense episode that raises the stakes, creates a proper amount of tension, and gets people on the edge of their seats.