For a show to have as much longevity as Grey's Anatomy, there has to be solid character development, high amounts of drama, and many surprises along the way. Since the very first episode, fans have enjoyed seeing Meredith chase her dreams and fall in love with Derek while making friends, learning more about who she is, and ultimately growing up. Viewers still enjoy tuning into the show each week, wondering what's going to happen now.
From shocking storylines to sweet love stories and the chance to follow along with Meredith, fans are sharing the reasons why they love Grey's Anatomy on Reddit.
Grey's Anatomy fans love the storylines that are wild, unforgettable, and hard to predict, but viewers also enjoy seeing smaller moments where the characters make life changes and feel emotional.
One Redditor said, "I still enjoy the stories!" and mentioned "Maggie finding love" and "Jo struggling with motherhood and changing specialties" as favorite plotlines. The fan wrote that they will continue to watch the show for as long as it's on the air.
Several fans feel that the quality of Grey's Anatomy has gone a bit downhill in recent seasons, but fans still love the show and find many reasons to keep watching.
Reddit user Bubbly-Junket wrote, "seeing what Bailey, Meredith and Webber are up to is enough for me." While some newer characters and storylines might not make every fan happy, it's true that these three characters have always had great development and growth.
Reddit user Muzzaffar23 said that Grey's Anatomy is a "comfort show" and that it's "all about the high intensive moments and story arcs."
Several fans keep returning to this hospital drama because there have been over 17 seasons now and it feels comforting to see the same familiar characters and formula for each episode. Although many things have changed, and fans miss characters like Cristina who are long gone, it's still enjoyable watching each new episode.
Many times, the patients on Grey's Anatomy are smart, and fans enjoy seeing what medical crisis is going on at the hospital in each episode.
Fans remember certain patients more than others thanks to how wild some of these situations can be. One Redditor said "The patient stories from season 1 and 2 are top notch," including a patient who swallows a light bulb.
While Reddit user catspjs2388 says that there are some problems with the show's trajectory in recent years, they will watch until the series finale because "I want to know how they will end Meredith’s story."
Fans like watching Meredith's story arc and seeing how much she has grown up, from a stubborn and sometimes cold intern who dreams of being a great surgeon like her mother Ellis to an adult who messes up but tries to be a good person.
From epic romantic scenes between Meredith and Derek to Derek's tragic death, Izzie seeing Denny's ghost, and that time when the bomb squad had to show up at the hospital, there are so many dramatic scenes on Grey's Anatomy. Many viewers feel that they can't give up the series thanks to these unexpected twists and turns.
Reddit user ErincaLeah wrote, "I always want to know what's going to happen next" and that they "also enjoy the drama in the show" but at times it can "be too much."
There are many fan favorite Grey's Anatomy episodes and many viewers enjoy rewatching older episodes. It feels cozy and familiar to revisit early character arcs and remember some of the big moments.
Reddit user marvinocjr14 loves rewatching season 5 of the show because of the well-written storylines, including Meredith and Derek's growing relationship. This is the season when the couple gets married via a post-it note. The fan wrote it's their "comfort season."
It's hard to watch Grey's Anatomy and not tear up during a few episodes, as the main characters struggle, suffer, and care so much about the patients who they want to save.
Reddit user jazzluxe91 posted that they had begun watching Grey's Anatomy and enjoyed getting caught up in everything that the characters are going through: "I laughed cried and felt all kind of emotions!"
From shocking Grey's Anatomy storylines to following along with the ups and downs of each main character's life, from who they're dating to who they're bonding with and how their surgical career is going, there's always a lot going on in each season of the show.
One Redditor said that the show is "entertaining and enjoyable" and that's one reason to check it out.
When a Redditor asked if they should start watching the hospital drama, Reddit user birbsgotrhythm said "if you like plot twists, cliffhangers, and romantic endeavors" then it will be a great show to watch.
While there are many thrillers and mysteries that have huge moments and surprising season finales that no one saw coming, Grey's Anatomy is unique because it does have the element of romance.
