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Gray’s Anatomy It could send Owen and Teddy off with a happy ending — or not.
ABC announced last month that veteran stars Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will exit the long-running medical drama created by Shonda Rhimes in the upcoming season finale on May 7. The actors have played Owen and Teddy, respectively, since McKidd’s fifth season and Raver’s sixth season (she took a five-year sabbatical and later returned).
Their joint departure is major news for the hit series, which has navigated a changing industry and remains successful in its 22nd season, but it also makes sense narratively. Their characters are intricately linked to the series as co-parents who have had a long and on-off relationship in the series. The doctors came to the show as best friends. They eventually married in Season 18, but recently separated, finalizing their divorce at the beginning of this season. The couple, who have two children, have been toying with a reconciliation recently, and have been sleeping together in recent episodes.
Which brings us back to the question: Woe grey Send the fan-favorite couple together, or not? Well, the penultimate episode that aired Thursday hinted at an opposite kind of ending. Just as they seemed to want to sit down and discuss their potential futures — including a new job offer in Paris for Teddy, who is chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital — the episode ended on a cliffhanger, signaling a troubling fate for Owen.
After viewers were told the bridge had collapsed and patients were flooding into the hospital grey At the hospital, Teddy listens to a voicemail from Owen, which is cut off while he is on said bridge, as it appears to collapse.
It should be noted that Teddy and Owen have survived several near-death experiences during their lives grey Which means a happy ending is still possible. Viewers will have to tune in to the finale to see what kind of ending showrunner Meg Marinis has in store for McKidd, who also directed nearly 50 episodes of the series. grey.
These are the actors’ statements when announcing their departure:
Maked: “Gray’s Anatomy It’s been a huge chapter in my life, both creatively and personally, and I’m so grateful for everything the show has given me over the years. As this chapter comes to a close, I look forward to what’s next – building new work, telling new stories, and taking everything I’ve learned into the next phase of my career. Playing and directing the role of Dr. Owen Hunt in the series has greatly shaped my character, and I have had the privilege of working with an extraordinary group of people throughout that period. I’m especially grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen, and for the encouragement she gave me when I started directing.
Raver: “Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart. Sixteen years ago, I had the incredible honor of playing this role thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Since that day, it has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our amazing team of writers to life. I am especially grateful to the current series director, Meg Marinis, for her leadership and heart, and I want to honor the tremendous talent of the directors who came before her, including Krista Vernoff whose guidance has helped shape Teddy’s journey over the years. I feel so fortunate to have worked under the direction of Debbie Allen, who not only mentored me but welcomed me into the director’s chair to my amazingly talented colleagues and our tremendous, tireless crew: It has been a joy to play in this arena with you, and I will always carry this company in my heart. To my fans, your unwavering dedication and support are the reason this show remains this strong. Thank you for making this place my magical place and my home.
