Grey’s Anatomy is pretty much a cultural touchstone at this point, as the show has amassed quite a following over its 19 seasons. Fans tune into ABC faithfully to see what's going on with the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The series is now looking towards its historic 20th season, though it'll be doing so without a familiar face. Longtime showrunner Krista Vernoff is officially set to exit after the end of Season 19. With that, the outgoing boss opened up about being part of the series and how it's literally saved lives.
Medical dramas, which involve fictional characters, utilize medical jargon and life-saving procedures in accurate ways. This helps to add a layer of authenticity to the proceedings. As Krista Vernoff prepares to depart the series for a second time, she spoke to TVLine about the impact the ABC drama has had by revealing the types of fan letters she and her colleagues receive:
