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Grey's Anatomy Essay
Nobody likes hospitals. In fact, nobody likes going to the doctor in general. The irony of that is medical dramas are extraordinarily popular in the United States. There is something about the genius mixture of learning about the human body and our relationships with other people that makes Americans obsessed. Grey’s Anatomy is undoubtedly one of the most popular medical dramas in the United States. Grey’s Anatomy first premiered in 2005, and has gone on to have thirteen seasons and counting. What keeps viewers interested after thirteen long seasons is the way Shonda Rhimes, the writer of the series, has no problem with suddenly changing the whole direction of the show. While she changes the show, she retains a necessary overall structure that …show more content…
George O’Malley, a beloved surgical resident at Seattle Grace Hospital, planned to join the army as a trauma surgeon. In season five episode twenty-four, the same day he made his decision to join the army, George pushed a pedestrian out of the street and in the process a bus hit and killed him. His death caused an emotional outbreak among fans across the country and devastated his close friend Meredith Grey. George O’Malley’s sudden and dramatic departure from Grey’s Anatomy kept fans interested because it created drama, and that is something viewers of Grey’s Anatomy crave. His death also left a gaping hole in the Seattle Grace Hospital community, and it created a need for viewers to see how Meredith Grey and the rest of the cast would continue without one of the primordial characters. Cristina Yang, a gifted cardiothoracic surgeon, left Seattle Grace Hospital because of an irrefutable offer in Zurich, Switzerland. In season ten episode twenty-four, Cristina made her departure for Zurich with the intention of creating the first functional human heart. Cristina was Meredith Grey’s best friend and yet another primitive character saying goodbye to the show. Cristina Yang’s departure surprised viewers, and they were compelled to keep watching because Meredith Grey’s life was going downhill, and they needed to see if she would finally get her happy ending. The abrupt revisions to the storyline of Grey’s Anatomy keep the emotionally devoted viewers engaged and ready for more

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