Some shows never seem to end and Grey’s Anatomy follows suit with a whopping Season 20 renewal. The two-part finale of Season 19 featured the show’s signature elements like love confessions and a cliffhanger ending with lives hanging in the balance. However, the finale’s highlight was the return of Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey. Fans believe that they got some much-needed closure and at least one happy ending.
The end of Season 19 also marked a significant transition behind the scenes. Longtime showrunner Krista Vernoff passed the baton to Meg Marinis, who will be taking over her duties in Grey’s Anatomy Season 20. The finale was a collaborative effort between Vernoff and Marinis. The show’s star Kevin McKidd directed Part 1 while Meg Marinis wrote Part 2, directed by executive producer and recurring guest star Debbie Allen.
What does Meredith Grey’s return mean for Grey’s Anatomy Season 20?
Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey had less screen time in S19 but her return in the finale provided closure and left fans curious about what’s next. However, it’s unlikely that Meredith will have a major role in Grey’s Anatomy Season 20.
The creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes, is excited about the show’s never-ending successful run. She joked that she might be very old when the series eventually comes to an end. Nonetheless, Meredith Grey will continue to narrate the show, which will keep fans satisfied to a minimum.
In the previous seasons, Grey’s Anatomy has proven its ability to carry on without important characters like Dr. Derek Shepherd. After Meredith Grey’s exit, fans are excited to see the new direction that showrunner Meg Marinis will take.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 – cast and release date
Kelly McCreary’s return as Dr. Maggie Pierce is uncertain, as she left the series during S19. Apart from her, the majority of the Grey’s Anatomy cast is expected to return for Season 20. This includes:
- Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey
- James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber
- Kevin McKidd as Dr. Owen Hunt
- Kim Raver as Dr. Teddy Altman
- Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd
- Camilla Luddington as Dr. Jo Wilson.
The exact premiere date for Season 20 on Disney Plus is yet to be announced. However, it’s expected to begin airing on ABC in the US in late September or early October 2023, based on previous patterns. UK viewers can watch it towards the end of October 2023.
Possible plot details for Grey’s Anatomy S20
Grey’s Anatomy S19 finale ended with an exciting cliffhanger. Dr. Teddy Altman was found unconscious in the operating room which means her fate is uncertain.
Audiences expected a resolution for her in the twentieth season. However, the actress has extended her contract, indicating that her character’s story is not yet finished.
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While Meredith Grey’s return brought closure and nostalgia, Grey’s Anatomy is ready to continue her legacy in Season 20. Fans eagerly await fresh storylines and intense moments in the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
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