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Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 Finale Review: No Shortage of Drama – CBR

The following contains major spoilers for Greys Anatomy Season 20, Episode 10, Burn It Down, which debuted Thursday, May 20 on ABC.

Greys Anatomy Season 20 is already at its end. The latest Greys saga only spanned ten episodes -- the second-shortest season in the show's long history, second only to Season 1. Yet even though it was brief, Season 20 both teased the ABC series' future and embraced its intensely beloved legacy. That's particularly felt in the Season 20 finale, "Burn It Down," which perfectly combines the two.

Season 20 proved the show could still work with star Ellen Pompeo appearing in a slightly limited capacity. Even after two decades, the core premise of Shondaland's first TV show remains the same: it blends aspects of medicine like surgery and medical research with aspects of human nature like love, loss, and trauma. Season 20s final episode, Burn It Down, brings the season full circle, playing on classic Greys tropes while keeping the door open wide for Season 21.

Here's why these fan-favorite Grey's Anatomy characters left the show and what they have been up to in the time since leaving Grey Sloan Memorial.

Season 20s finale Burn It Down unfolds against a backdrop of disaster; a raging wildfire creeps toward Seattles city limits. With the town covered in smoke, the staff at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital prepare for a flood of patients, for not the first time. Theyre also reeling from a dramatic staff change: Catherine Fox has fired Teddy Altman, and Teddys husband and head of trauma Owen Hunt somewhat steps into the role of Interim Chief of Surgery despite managing a hectic Emergency Room. Catherine also gives Meredith and Amelia an ultimatum, demanding they hand over all their research and project findings to her right-hand man Dr. Tom Koracick, who left Grey's Anatomy at the end of Season 17. In exchange for their compliance, Catherine assures Meredith and Amelia that their jobs will remain safe, and Teddy will be reinstated as Chief. But she also makes it clear that their project is technically hers as the head of the Catherine Fox Foundation -- no surprise to fans, as Catherine has a history of throwing her power around when her authority is threatened.

Outside the conference room, Lucas Adams bonds with a patient suffering from intense memory loss before Blue recognizes the woman as his former fiance, who doesn't recall their relationship. Greys Anatomy is also no stranger to secret former partners, but this reveal is still surprising following the sexual and romantic tension between Blue and Jules throughout Seasons 19 and 20. Adams gets the highest score out of the intern class, but Catherine informs him that she wants to force him to restart his residency. Adams' fellow interns interrupt their meeting, with everyone threatening to quit if Catherine holds him back. Catherine isnt fazed by the camaraderie until Dr. Miranda Bailey threatens to leave along with them. All of these developments feel fairly familiar to anyone who's watched the show before.

Burn It Down further features the personal subplots that are a staple of Grey's Anatomy. Winston Ndugu and Monica Beltran have a surprising fling, having bonded over their recent divorces. Jules and Yasuda also nearly share a kiss in the episode, though they get interrupted by Simone. The most significant romantic scene in the episode lies with Meredith, who takes an important step with her boyfriend Nick Marsh. Meredith understandably shuts Nick's offer of marriage down as her last marriage made her a widow and a single mother, but she tells him about her new home in Boston, and he agrees to be her life partner. The romantic subplots are sweet, but theyre wildly overshadowed by the chaos unfolding at Grey Sloan, as Meredith, Teddy, Owen, Amelia and possibly more lose their jobs throughout the episode.

Almost immediately after Greys Anatomys first episode, fans were hooked on its non-stop drama and hospital action, including iconic cliffhangers.

By the end of the Grey's Anatomy Season 20 finale, a majority of the characters face job insecurity -- either having being fired, threatening to quit, or considering a career change. Several characters may get fired from the hospital in Season 21, with Midori Francis leaving as Yasuda and Jake Borelli also departing. Borelli's character Levi Schmitt gives Jo Wilson the surprising news that she's pregnant. This doesnt live up to the cliffhangers from many memorable Greys Anatomy finales, but there are still unresolved problems surrounding her pregnancy, notably Jo's ongoing conflict with her partner Link, whom Jo leaves in the dark in Burn It Down. The pregnancy could strengthen their relationship or tear it apart, especially given their experiences raising two small children.

Fans would definitely enjoy seeing Catherines downfall in Season 21, especially given her stance against Merediths Alzheimers project. It doesnt make sense that Catherines marriage to Webber would be secure if she damaged Meredith's work, given Richards father-like relationship with Meredith and Amelia, and his having lost two people he loves to the disease. Because of these plot points, "Burn It Down" is effective, even if it's not a mind-blowing finale like viewers have come to expect.

It doesnt feel like a Greys Anatomy finale episode, and a lot happens without proper execution. Some of the disjointed aspects could stem from the overall setup season, as ten episodes didnt properly pace the storylines. But Greys fans will likely tune in for Season 21 despite there being a relative lack of jaw-dropping moments compared to the conclusions of earlier seasons. The show needs to change if it's going to make it to Season 22, and this finale seems to be laying the seeds for that to happen -- even if it does so in a very predictable way.

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It’s Time For Grey’s Anatomy To Move On From Meredith – Screen Rant

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Grey's Anatomy season 20, episode 9.

Ellen Pompeo stepped down from her series regular role in Greys Anatomy season 19, but Meredith has awkwardly hung around the series since, proving its time for them to part ways. Meredith had a disappointing exit in Greys Anatomy season 19 that left many viewers wanting more. Yet, even with the sendoff she received, she has played a major, inconsistent role in season 20. It has been confirmed that Pompeo will appear in the Greys Anatomy season 20 finale, meaning Meredith will have been in half of the 10-episode season by the time it ends.

When Meredith left in the Greys Anatomy season 19 mid-season premiere, viewers knew it wasnt her final episode. Meredith was already set to return at the end of Greys Anatomy season 19, giving her appearances in just under half of the 20-episode season. Even after leaving, Meredith was somehow more involved in Greys Anatomy season 20 than in season 19. With Greys Anatomy season 21 confirmed, it begs the question of how involved Meredith will be in the future. There have already been character cuts and reduced cast roles, and Meredith could and should be one of them.

Merediths Greys Anatomy season 20 storyline revolves around the controversial, potentially groundbreaking Alzheimers research shes been conducting behind Catherines back. In doing this, Meredith has dragged multiple characters into her lies, including Amelia, who shes doing the research with, and Teddy, who has helped fund it. This isnt the first time Meredith has made a bad decision in Greys Anatomy, but it should be the last. Meredith is no longer a young intern or resident rebelling against the system, shes a seasoned doctor playing games with her boss and leaving peoples jobs in the balance.

Though Meredith told Nick she isnt afraid of being fired as she can continue her research elsewhere, not everyone is in the same position. When Catherine found out about their secret research, she fired Teddy from her position as Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital Chief of Surgery. Teddy risked her job for Meredith, but all Meredith cares about is the research. Meredith even guilt-tripped Amelia into continuing their work by talking about honoring her dead mother when Amelia said she couldnt lose her job.

Grey's Anatomy season 20's final few episodes have set up the perfect way for two of Grey Sloan's longest-standing surgeons to exit the series.

Amelia and Teddy have young children, and while Meredith was able to uproot her life and bring her three children to Boston, Amelia and Teddy cant necessarily, and shouldn't have to, do the same. Merediths Greys Anatomy season 20 storyline is causing a disaster not just for herself, but those around her, and she doesnt seem to care. Merediths character has always had problems in Greys Anatomy, but season 20 has proved she hasnt learned from her mistakes, and its ruining what was left to enjoy about her character.

Many viewers, even the most loyal, have wondered when and how Greys Anatomy will finally end. With the revolving door of characters, and only three remaining from the first episode, many have felt like Greys Anatomy has needed to pull the plug for years. Yet, Greys Anatomy season 20 breathed new life into the show by introducing the first exciting intern group in seasons. Sadly, Yasuda is leaving Greys Anatomy in season 21, and season 20 has also teased Lucas leaving.

These exits feel premature, not just because theyve only been around for two seasons thus far, but because the show hasnt allowed viewers to spend enough time with them in said seasons. This is partially because Merediths Greys Anatomy season 20 comebacks take up valuable screen time from the interns and other characters. Since only a few characters know about her research, Merediths storyline feels too isolated, thus taking away from Greys Anatomy as an ensemble show. Merediths Greys Anatomy exit was supposed to be good for the interns, and her sticking around has only hurt them and others.

When Ellen Pompeo announced her reduced Greys Anatomy role, she said she wanted to make room for other projects after focusing almost solely on the medical drama for almost 20 years. This is great for her career, but it should've meant a complete departure from Greys Anatomy. Meredith comes and goes in her comeback episodes, likely because they have to be filmed around Pompeos schedule. Not knowing when shell show up makes her Greys Anatomy season 20 appearances feel random and shoehorned.

Greys Anatomy can survive without Meredith, and the seasons 19 and 20 episodes in which she was absent proved this. Yet, it seems like those behind the show dont believe this, causing them to force a Meredith storyline into Greys Anatomy season 20 when everyone else, including Meredith, was ready to move on. Though the Alzheimers research storyline could be seen as fitting by bringing Merediths storyline full circle, it also needs to be how her Greys Anatomy story finally ends.

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Release Date

1

We've Only Just Begun

March 14, 2024

2

Keep The Family Close

March 21, 2024

3

Walk on the Ocean

March 28, 2024

4

Baby Can I Hold You

April 4, 2024

5

Never Felt So Alone

April 11, 2024

6

The Marathon Continues

May 2, 2024

7

She Used to Be Mine

May 9, 2024

8

Blood, Sweat and Tears

May 16, 2024

9

I Carry Your Heart

May 23, 2024

10

Burn It Down

May 30, 2024

Grey's Anatomy is considered one of the great television shows of our time, winning several awards and four Emmys. The high-intensity medical drama follows Meredith Grey and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.

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The Grey’s Anatomy Boys Went Viral On TikTok For Recreating ‘I’m Just Ken,’ And They Really Brought The Kenergy To … – CinemaBlend

Greys Anatomy wrapped up its 20th season on Thursday with an emotional finale that included a natural disaster, some huge revelations about some of our favorite Seattle surgeons and one grand gesture involving Miranda Bailey and the interns to keep us in suspense until fall. Before all that, though, the cast showed off some major Kenergy, as the guys of Grey Sloan Memorial re-created Ryan Goslings viral Im Just Ken performance from the Academy Awards, going viral themselves for their impassioned take on the Barbie musical number.

Chris Carmack, who plays Atticus Lincoln on Greys Anatomy, led the way, looking very much the part of Barbies companion. This is one TikTok video you just have to see for yourself:

Just like Ryan Gosling started his Oscars number sitting behind Margot Robbie, Chris Carmack wearing a fuzzy white jacket over his pink scrubs and a rainbow-colored cowboy hat was seated behind Camilla Luddington, who plays Links on-screen love interest Jo Wilson. Luddington and Natalie Morales (who joined Season 20 as Monica Beltran) gave the same classic reactions as Robbie and Billie Eilish, as Carmack stood up and continued the number with the hospitals other Kens.

Kevin McKidd and Anthony Hill (aka Drs. Owen Hunt and Winston Ndugu) were chief amongst them, with Jake Borelli who will end his time as Levi Schmitt in Season 21 strumming his guitar. Niko Terho (McDreamys nephew, Lucas Adams) gave his signature smolder, Harry Shum Jr. (Blue Kwan) made a brief appearance, and even Richard Webber portrayer James Pickens Jr. got in on the fun.

Fans seemed to love the Barbie-inspired number, with comments including:

The boys were no doubt inspired by their co-stars, as Camilla Luddington and the Greys Anatomy women went full Barbie earlier this year in celebration of Jessica Capshaws return as Arizona Robbins.

Its wonderful to see the cast having so much fun and making viral videos especially ones that dont involve them scrubbing in on real surgeries but things may not be as beachy as they appear. Greys Anatomy will be in a new timeslot when Season 21 hits the 2024 TV schedule, and budget cuts could mean less screen time for cast members across the board. The longtime medical drama keeps losing cast members, too, with news of Midori Francis exit coming just days after Jake Borellis.

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The head honchos at ABC dont seem too concerned, however, and the Greys Anatomy loyal will likely be more than willing to shift their Thursday viewing parties in order to keep watching all of the delicious Seattle drama. While we wait, all 20 seasons of the series are available to stream with a Hulu subscription, should you want to rewatch Greys Anatomy from the starting point of your favorite era.

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Is Miranda Bailey Leaving Grey’s Anatomy? What Happened to Chandra Wilson? – Soaps.com

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Shes one of two original doctors left at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, but could Dr. Miranda Bailey be leaving Greys Anatomy? All the clues are there for Chandra Wilson to scrub out of the ABC medical drama after two decades.

Greys Anatomy sparked speculation that Bailey, who has been played by Wilson since Season 1, was leaving the series in the Season 20 finale, Burn It Down. (Wilson is one of two original cast members still remaining on Greys Anatomy, along with James Pickett Jr., who plays Dr. Richard Webber.) During the episode, Grey Sloan Memorial Hospitals interns Dr. Simone Griffith (Alexis Floyd), Dr. Benson Kwan (Harry Shum Jr.), Dr. Jules Millin (Adelaide Kane), and Dr. Mika Yasuda (Midori Francis) threatened to quit the hospital if their fellow intern, Dr. Lucas Adams (Niko Terho), was forced to repeat his intern year. (Dr. Teddy Altman told Lucas in Season 20s penultimate episode, I Carry Your Heart, that the board at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital recommended he repeat his intern year after he operated on a patient without an attending present, which led to the patients death.)

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The final scene of the Season 20 finale saw the interns confront Dr. Catherine Fox, the head of the board, and insinuate that they will leave if Adams isnt allowed to stay at Grey Sloan. Just as Catherine is about to seemingly tell the interns that she can easily replace them if they leave, Bailey enters the room and asks, Can you replace me? as the screen fades to black.

So is Dr. Miranda Bailey leaving Greys Anatomy? While ABC nor Wilson have confirmed her exit from the medical drama, the answer seems to be no. Deadline reported after the Greys Anatomy Season 20 and Station 19 series finales that Jason George, who plays Mirandas husband Dr. Ben Warren, is set to return to Greys Anatomy after Station 19s finale. George originally starred on Greys Anatomy as a doctor and main cast member from Seasons 11 to 13 before he moved to Station 19 as a firefighter.

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In the Station 19finale, Ben, who injured his arm and could no longer perform his firefighter duties, uses his surgical skills to save a severely burned man by cutting through his burnt skin to allow him to breathe. The episode also saw Ben opened up to Vic Hughes (Barrett Doss) about how was once a great doctor and may no longer be able to be a firefighter due to his injury. The episode also saw Ben triage Theo Ruiz (Carlos Miranda) before accompanying him to Grey Sloan.

Let me guess, youre going back to finish your surgical residency? Andy Herrera asked Ben during the finale. Its that obvious, huh? Its just that between the multiple injuries and constantly being away from Miranda Andy interrupted him, saying, No explanation needed. Its alright, I get it. Look, youre a great firefighter but I know that your love of medicine and helping people knows no bounds. We all have our calling.

A source told Deadline after the Station 19 finale that there were talks for George to return to Greys Anatomy full-time after Station 19s cancellation. Given Ben and Baileys marriage the two married in Season 8 its unlikely that Bailey will leave Greys Anatomy, while Ben returns. However, fans will be seeing less of Bailey and the rest of the main Greys Anatomy cast in Season 21.

Deadline reported in May 2024 that the Greys Anatomy cast will have a reduced amount of episodes for Season 21 as a result of budget cuts amid the series decline in linear ratings, which means that, while there will remain the same amount of episodes for Greys Anatomy Season 21, the whole cast wont be featured in each episode.

As a result of budget cuts, Greys Anatomy will also lose two cast members: Jake Borelli (who plays Dr. Levi Schmitt) and Midori Francis (who plays Dr. Mika Yasuda). News broke of Borellis exit in May 2024, with Deadline reporting that the actor, who joined in Season 14, was let go to save money. Francis, for her part, made the mutual decision to leave Greys Anatomy after she signed with a new talent agency, WME, earlier in 2024. Both Schmitt and Yasuda will be featured at the start of Season 21 to wrap up their storylines.

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9 ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Questions We Need Answered in Season 21: That Near Kiss, Richard’s Future & More – TV Insider

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the Greys Anatomy Season 20 finale Burn It Down.]

Greys Anatomy concluded its milestone 20th season with the futures of most characters in limbo. From firings to a possible retirement to the reappearance of a lost love, the ABC medical drama didnt hold back.

Once the credits start rolling, you probably had just as many questions as us about whats next for the Grey Sloan doctors. What will be Ellen Pompeos status next season? What does that near-kiss mean for Yasuda (Midori Francis) and Jules (Adelaide Kane)? Weve rounded up the important questions we need answered in Season 21.

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The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Finale Is a ‘Fiery’ End to Season 20 – Glamour

Loot (Apple TV+): In the second season finale, titled We Shouldnt Exist, Molly and the Wells Foundation are on the precipice of their greatest success as the team faces big personal decisions. Streaming

9-1-1 (ABC): In the season finale, titled All Fall Down, Bobbys fate remains uncertain following the devastating fire at the Nash home, while Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Hen and Karin engage in a heated custody battle, and Christopher grapples with forgiving Eddie. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Greys Anatomy (ABC): In the season finale, wildfires threaten the Seattle region, leading to a flood of patients and emergency procedures. As a result the doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries, and personal stress. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a rash decision that cant be undone. 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu

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Station 19 (ABC): Its the end of the road for the Greys spin-off as the series signs off in an episode appropriately titled One Last Time. The Station 19 team continues to battle an existential wildfire while grappling with the possibility of a future that will be changed forever. 10:01 p.m. ET/PT, 9:01 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu

Hacks (Max): In the third season finale, Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company. Streaming

Pyramid Game (Paramount+): In this 10-episode South Korean psychological thriller series, Seong Su-ji is a new student at the Baekyeon Girls High School; between the bullies, her studies, and the fight for popularity, high school already feels like a game of survival. However, when shes introduced to a ranking system that chooses class outcasts via secret vote, Su-ji must decide whether to accept her status and its violent fallout or lead an uprising against the Pyramid Game. Streaming

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 21 Cast Updates: 2 Actors Leaving, 16 Stars Expected to Return With a Catch, 1 Former Star … – Just Jared

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The season 20 finale of Greys Anatomy just aired on ABC and with a 21st season already confirmed, fans will be wondering who is returning and who is leaving.

Two actors have already confirmed that they are leaving the show in season 21, but theyll return briefly to wrap up their storylines.

Many other cast members will be back for the upcoming season, but theres a catch involved with some of the main stars.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Kim Raver Reflects on Teddy’s ‘Incredible’ Romances With Henry, Owen & More – TV Insider

Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) has had many loves in her life. Over the years, Greys Anatomy has explored the characters past and present partners. While her love story with Owen (Kevin McKidd) has always been a focal point of Teddys journey, fans have never quite forgotten Henry Burton (Scott Foley), whom Teddy married (and later fell in love with) in Season 7 so he could have health insurance.

Its so interesting because I really feel like Teddy and Owen are the life partners, like the one, right? But the relationship with Scott Foleys character, Henry, was just absolutely incredible, Raver told TV Insider as she looked back at Teddys relationships. It was such an interesting moment because it really tells you a lot about Teddy. I mean, that was in a moment of, oh, he doesnt have health insurance. Im going to figure it out and problem solve and and save this guy, right?

Love can blossom in unexpected ways, and thats exactly what happened between Teddy and Henry. While trying to save his life, they found themselves in this incredible romance of falling in love. Unfortunately, it just wasnt meant to be. Henry died during surgery in Season 8. Cristina (Sandra Oh), who looked to Teddy as a mentor, was the one to break the devastating news.

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When you talk about love story for me, like, Teddy and Cristina is the biggest love story and in the most platonic way, Raver noted. The actress felt like Teddy and Cristina were learning from each other as they worked together and praised Oh for her extraordinary performance when Cristina told Teddy that Henry was dead.

Some Greys Anatomy fans might not remember that Teddy and Mark (Eric Dane) had a brief and very casual fling at one point. I totally forgot about it, Raver admitted.

One of Teddys lowest points during her time on Greys Anatomy was her affair with Tom Koracick (Greg Germann). Teddy was pregnant with Owens child and cheated on him with Tom. I think everyone, maybe not to that extent, can understand making bad choices. When you explode your life with a bad choice, then theres consequences, Raver said.

While that period was tough for Teddynever forget Owen discovering the affair via a voice message that Teddy accidentally sentRaver pointed out that it was an amazing growth period for Teddy. Owen forgave Teddy, and they became stronger in spite of it all.

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I think as humans, I think forgiveness is an extraordinary and difficult but freeing and amazing thing, the 24 alum said. I think that thats why theyre so close now because theyve been through so much together and that they were able to find forgiveness, which makes the relationship even more romantic.

In Season 16, fans learned that Teddy was bisexual. A young Teddy had a relationship with her best friend, Allison (Sherri Saum), while living in New York. Allison died on 9/11 while working in the South Tower, and the last person she tried to call was Teddy. This insight into Teddys past was an illuminating moment for the character.

I love that Teddy is able to feel strong and confident in who she loves and that she has this sort of this incredible history of being able to experience that love and different kinds of love and that theres not a judgment on any part, Raver told TV Insider.

After years of will-they-wont-they and countless obstacles, Teddy and Owens love prevailed. They remain a powerful unit inside and outside the hospital.

I think Teddy and Owen are just really an amazing example of love and then also of doing the work, Raver explained. I think we see in big movies that its just sort of this fall in love and its romantic and its incredible and its this and its that. But then its also this incredible deep friendship of having to navigate through the ups and downs in life and that theyre lucky enough to have partners in one another where they can get through hard times [and] can enjoy the good times.

For Raver, Teddy and Owen were endgame from the start. They really are madly in love, and they really have been from the moment [they met], she said.

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Station 19 Finale Sets Up Ben Warren To Return To Grey’s Anatomy, But Will He Really? – CinemaBlend

Spoiler alert! This story contains spoilers for both the Station 19 series finale and the Greys Anatomy Season 20 finale, which both aired May 30 and can be streamed with a Hulu subscription.

The fires that burned around the ABC drama Station 19 were extinguished for good this week, as a killer series finale closed out its seven-season run. Showrunners Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige at least had some warning ahead of the series 2024 cancellation, allowing them to use their shortened 10-episode season to send many of their firefighters in new directions. As expected, Ben Warren was one of those, and his story seemed to suggest he might rejoin his wife Miranda Bailey and the rest of the surgeons on Greys Anatomy. But will he? Heres what people are saying.

Station 19s series finale gave a glimpse into the firefighters future, and three months after the wildfire that sparked a deadly fire tornado, Ben (Jason George) informed Capt. Andy Herrera that he wanted to return to Grey Sloan Memorial to finish his surgical residency. As of the episodes May 30 airing, Deadline reports that no deal has yet been reached between Grey's Anatomy and George. However, the sources say the intent is, indeed, to bring him back full time. Zoanne Clack said Station 19 wanted to leave that option open for Greys Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis. Clack told The Wrap:

We wanted to give options. We dont have any kind of crystal ball about whats going to happen, but we dont want to lock in someone that didnt necessarily need to be locked in. We could have killed Ben off in Episode 5 but I think weve set up well that everyone is moving on or moving up, and that seemed to be just the next place to take him. Yeah. Whether or not they take him back is up to Greys.

When it looked like Station 19 might be setting the stage for both Ben Warren and Carina DeLuca (Stefania Spampinato, who also started on Greys Anatomy before moving to the spinoff) to jump back, Meg Marinis played it coy, saying simply that she hadnt seen Station 19s final scripts and didnt know Zoanne Clack and Peter Paiges intentions for Ben and Carina.

Now that the series finale has aired, the showrunning duo said Ben embracing his medical training seemed like the logical next step. Peter Paige said in a Deadline interview:

I dont think anything else wouldve made sense for him. Thats all Im saying.

Zoanne Clack agreed, but acknowledged that wouldnt have been the case before Station 19s cancellation. If a Season 8 would have been in the cards, it sounds like Ben would have remained with his firefighting brethren. Clack said:

For Ben, it felt like a natural progression to what was going to be the end of the series. It wouldnt have happened had we not had to go. But everyone had to move on and do different things. Push forward. And that felt like where he was going to push.

It will be interesting to see what happens with Ben Warren when Greys Anatomy resumes with Season 21 in the fall. The series is already facing budget cuts and losing cast members, and the Season 20 finale saw Bens wife Miranda (Chandra Wilson) threatening to quit alongside her first-year interns. Will she even have a job when we see her again? Only time will tell, and in the meantime, check out our 2024 TV schedule to find a show to fill that Seattle-sized hole in your Thursday evenings.

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