'Grey's Anatomy' is still the best emotional rollercoaster on TV

BEFORE the arrival of Covid-19 and streaming platforms becoming a lifeline during those dark days of lockdown, I remember religiously sitting in front of my TV on a Monday night, waiting for the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy to drop.

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

MEREDITH Grey (Ellen Pompeo) with Richard Webber (James Pickens jr) and Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman) in Grey's Anatomy.

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On most days, my bestie was right beside me, revelling in the ride-or-die bond between Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) and Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

In those days of swooning over McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey as Dr Derek Shepherd) and McSteamy (Eric William Dane as Dr Mark Sloane) was a thing. If you know, you know.

But I'm not going to lie, Shonda Rhimes had me in my feels. I loved her and hated her (in the best way, of course) for it. But such is the show-runner-cum-creator's Midas touch: she will leave the most stoic person an emotional mess.

That Grey's Anatomy has been running for 22 seasons is a testament to the show's formula for success.

Aside from the stellar casting, mesmerising story arcs, and dovetailing of personal and professional upsets, it's a show that has truly stood the test of time.

Why am I singing the praises of the show as if I were on Rhimes's payroll? Well, I recently decided, after missing several seasons, to catch the latest season on Disney+.