Grey’s Anatomy

Art by DAVID TOMZ GREY’S ANATOMY TAKES ON COVID

SHOW PORTRAYS HEALTHCARE IN PANDEMIC

MEREDITH GREY LAYS When COVID-19 broke out across set apart by the onscreen return of beloved on the asphalt of the park- the world, filming and production of most characters who met their demise in earlier ing lot, helpless and uncon- TV and movies quickly came to a halt as seasons. Though the show has been ruscious. Cormac Hayes spots the world sheltered in their homes –– and mored to be nearing the end of its long run, her and rushes to her side, screaming for Grey’s Anatomy was no exception. As the considering lead actress Ellen Pompeo’s others in the parking lot to get her a gurney and oxygen. At the height of the pandemic, Meredith is admitted into the ICU at Grey Sloan Me“It’s kind of shown me how hard it is for them and helped me gain a writers, producers, directors and crew quarantined at home, they wondered whether this real life experience contract will be up at the conclusion of season 17, fans are happy to see that the drama of the show hasn’t changed. Palo Alto High School students have enjoyed watching the latest season and have found the portrayal of the pandemic to be morial Hospital with lot of respect for their was something they eye opening, as they watched healthcare COVID-19 — while the hospital struggles work right now.” could bring into the new season of the workers struggle to continue through the challenges of COVID-19. to keep the staff safe — RACHEL ELLISEN, junior show as a way to “Watching the newest season has and the patients alive open the eyes of the shown me so much about how doctors are around her. audience to health- working during COVID,” junior Rachel

This is the premise of the latest season care workers risking their lives during the Ellisen said. “It’s kind of shown me how of “Grey’s Anatomy,” one of ABC’s most pandemic. They took advantage of the hard it is for them and helped me gain a lot successful shows of all time and America’s opportunity by focusing season 17 on of respect for their work right now.” longest-running medical drama. The TV COVID-19. “Grey’s Anatomy” has always been able show’s 16th season was abruptly cut short The newest season is filled with all of to make a mark by centering the storylines with the onset of the COVID-19 pandem- the usual drama that follows the doctors of on subjects that need more discussion such ic, as with many other shows. But when Grey Sloan Memorial including cheating as mental health. Season 17 was no excepseason 17 premiered in November, it once scandals, new and surprising relationships tion, touching viewers around the world again enraptured viewers with a thrilling and the trials of parenting. However, this with the ability to shine light on a current plot and proved that despite the years it has season, the normal drama is accompanied human experience. Even if season 17 is its run, “Grey’s Anatomy” will continue mak- with the overwhelming exhaustion and last, the legacy of Grey’s Anatomy will live ing history as a staple TV medical drama. overwork resulting from COVID. It is also on as a trailblazer of the industry. v

KEEP FIGHTING — Miranda Bailey urges protagonist Meredith Grey to fight for her life as she struggles through complications of COVID-19.