Shonda Rhimes was obsessed with watching surgical shows on the Discovery Channel, but originally developed the idea of “Grey’s Anatomy” after a doctor told her how hard it is to shave her legs in the hospital shower.
Just like that, Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey were created and following their beautiful and messy romance throughout 12 seasons, until the day Derek died, became an obsession for fans of the popular ABC show.
Currently on its 13th season, Grey’s fans have seen it all. From the death of multiple surgeons, unbreakable friendships, the love triangles and hospital romances, 30-second dance parties and lots of tequila. Even without Derek, now fans should worry about who Meredith is going to be dating and if they will live up to “McDreamy.”
Watching this show is like driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded from the passenger seat while eating a sandwich. It is a rough ride and after watching Derek save a mother, child and two teenagers that got in a car wreck, then getting hit by a semi-truck and dying, who knows if you will make it out alive. For those of you over the age of 21, you may have to drink your own bottle of tequila while watching that episode.
This show is a crazy ride, but if you have not watched it yet, you should.
If you watch this show, it is only natural that you will also want to become a surgeon. Ask any “Grey’s” fan if they have gone online after binge watching and did research as to how they can become a brain surgeon. Odds are, they will say yes, they have. If Meredith Grey can poke around in a brain and not damage anything, anybody can. What most people do not know is that on set, they use cow organs to represent human organs, lamb brains to represent human brains, and a mixture of red Jell-O and chicken fat to represent human blood during surgeries.
If you are not convinced just yet that your new show to binge watch on Netflix should be “Grey’s Anatomy,” just think about seeing Jackson Avery’s beautiful six pack when he takes off his scrub top. Who would have thought that before Jesse Williams was caste for the role, he was a high school teacher.
Alex Karev, Meredith’s best friend on the show, is the only character from the original group of interns that has stuck by her side in all 13 seasons and his character was added after the pilot was filmed. Alex and Meredith have spent all 13 seasons realizing that as much as they may hate each other at times, they cannot live without each other. They are the definition of a true friendship.
“Grey’s Anatomy” is filled with life lessons that every fan carries with them. Do not be afraid, expect the unexpected and most importantly, life is what happens when you are busy making other plans and you never know what lies ahead.
