Of all the main characters on Greys Anatomywho are no longer around, Cristina Yang is one of the most beloved and memorable. This strong, intelligent, determined doctor only ever wanted to be the best surgeon that she could be, and many fans became heavily invested in her friendship with Meredith Grey.
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While not every fan thinks that Cristina is a great character, manyGreys Anatomyfans enjoy looking back on her best moments. Several have talked on Reddit about what makes her such a popular and significant part of the hospital drama.
A fan shared in a thread on Reddit that they related to Cristinas storyline about notwanting children. The fan said that shes well-written and explained, Cristina was one of the first characters on prime time television that really felt familiar to me and was written in a way that managed to (mostly) avoid clich.
Many fans appreciated that Cristina was honest about not wanting to be a parent and when she fell in love with Owen, their differing opinions became a big reason why they couldnt stay together. Cristina shared her feelings without apology, and this meant a lot to viewers who are going through the same thing.
Another fan noted on Reddit that they love watching Cristina care about her career. They praised her as a role model and said, She has always put her career first, and when love has found its way into her life she still found a way to balance her career and never lost her drive.
It was definitely exciting watching Cristina move up at the hospital, and since she always cared about her career, this made her romantic relationships more dramatic and compelling. She wasnt one to drop everything for a new partner, and viewers appreciate that about her.
AnotherGreys Anatomy viewer said that Cristina is blunt and open,and thats why they love her.
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Fans love Cristinas strong and honest quotes. No matter what she was talking about, shealways sounded intelligent and perceptive. Cristina cared more about becoming a brilliant surgeon than making awkward small talk or being likable, and thats why she has gained such a huge fanbasein the years since her first appearance on the show. Its important to have a main character who tells it like it is, even if its not alwaysthe nicest thing to say, as it moves the plot and emotion in each scene forward.
A fan said that Meredith and Cristina are the true love story of the show, and this is a sentiment that many share. Its impossible to talk about Cristina without bringing up this epic friendship as the characters found each other as interns and leaned on each other.
Since theyre both strong, smart, ambitious people who dont suffer fools and dont get along with everyone, their bond makes a lot of sense, and its one that has endured. While Cristina is no longer on the show, it seems that she and Meredith are still close, and fans want to believe that they will always be in each others lives.
A fan mentioned the scene when Derek taught Cristina to fishand explained in a Reddit thread, It seems like other scenes with them together was them joining forces to help Mer. But this is just about Cristina and Derek helping her. Gets me emotional.
In the season 7 episode Adrift and At Peace, Derek brought Cristina fishing, and fans loved this episode as Derek taught Cristina to relax, stop thinking so much, and try to live in the moment.The fact that Cristina caught a huge fish was sweet and moving, andfans liked seeing the rare bond between Derek and Cristina.
AGreys Anatomyfan shared in a Reddit that they liked watching Teddy and Cristina. They wrote, I actually really love the Cristina/Teddy relationship that forms. The way she makes her get back to the basics, the dramatic moment when Teddys 1 condition is Owen.
When Teddy first arrived at the hospital, she was supposed to mentor Cristina, but it quickly became clear that she loved Owen. Owen wanted to be with Cristina, but Cristina said she would leave Owen if it meant she could learn from Teddy, which spoke to Cristinas constant desire to improve and keep her eye on the prize of her medical career. While this didnt happen, it would have been a huge sacrifice that not everyone would be willing to make.
According to this Reddit post from a fan, they love Cristina because shes so strong: they wrote, Cristina is such a complex, well-developed and uncompromising character who is pushing to be the absolute best in a male-dominated field.
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Indeed, Cristina doesnt do what other people want her to do, and she always remembers who she is. While many of the main characters on the show are strong and have good work ethics, Cristina stands out as she can be much tougher than the others around her. While sometimes Cristina can be stubborn, this is actually a good thing, and fans felt passionately about the storyline when Hahn didnt want to teach Cristina as it proved how deeply Cristina identified with her career.
A fan shared in a Reddit thread that they find Cristina to be a really funny character and they mentioned the season 6 scene when Cristina was working with Arizona and a little girl was hiding under the covers.
Arizona wanted to play hide and seek, and Cristina refused at first. When Arizona said that Mr. Bear wanted to look at the little girls scar, Cristina pretended to be the scary voice of Mr. Bear.This moment definitely stood out, as Cristina wasnt even trying to be funny, but she proved that she could be light-hearted at times.
In season 6, Lexie wore a diaper during surgery, and a fan mentioned in a thread on Reddit that they loved how Cristinafound it to be a brilliant idea. This was one of Cristinas best moments, and while it might have been a small scene in the grand scheme of the show, it stood out to viewers for a few different reasons.
For one thing, it proved that Cristina was both open-minded and also focused on anything that could help her become a more successful surgeon. And for another, it showed that Cristina cared about the other characters, as she was willing to praise Lexie and think outside the box.
The best acting often happens without any words at all, and thats something that a fan loves about Cristina. They wrote on Reddit that they like the scene when Bailey brought up the fact that Cristina was dating Burke and Cristina said a lot by just looking at Bailey.
The fan said that Cristinas face is expressive and All you can see is her eyes, but they are saying: Yes, me and Burke. Do you approve? I want you to approve of this, I need you to approve.' Fans are torn about Cristina and Burkes romance. Still, nomatter how someone feels about their love story, it was devastating when Burke left Cristina at the altar, and this is a classic moment that showed Cristinas vulnerability for one of the first times.
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