Grey's Anatomy (2005)

About Grey's Anatomy

"Grey's Anatomy" is a long-running medical drama series that premiered in 2005. It focuses on the professional and personal lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings as they gradually evolve into seasoned doctors while balancing personal and professional relationships. The show takes place primarily at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, located in Seattle, Washington.

Making / Production

Shonda Rhimes developed "Grey's Anatomy," which is produced by Shondaland and ABC Studios, and airs on the ABC network. Originally devised as a mid-season replacement, the series now stands as one of the highest-rated dramas in the 18–49 demographic. Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Krista Vernoff, Rob Corn, Mark Wilding, and Allan Heinberg have all served as executive producers throughout the show's production.

Actors

• Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey - Leading the show as its namesake character, Pompeo delivers captivating performances as the show's resilient heroine, growing from a new surgical intern into a seasoned, respected surgeon.
• Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Derek Shepherd - Known fondly as "McDreamy," Dempsey's character is a neurosurgeon and Meredith's love interest, contributing significantly to the series' most gripping romantic and dramatic elements.
• Sandra Oh as Dr. Cristina Yang - Oh's portrayal of the competitive and passionate cardiothoracic surgeon, Cristina, earned her numerous accolades, reflecting her complex and highly engaging characterization.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's title, "Grey's Anatomy," is a pun on both the name of the show's main character and the classic medical textbook, "Gray's Anatomy."
• Many of the surgeries shown on the show are actual surgeries that medical consultants observed in real life.
• Despite being set in Seattle, the show is mostly filmed in Los Angeles.

Awards

"Grey's Anatomy" has received numerous awards. This includes the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, multiple Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Quotes

• "Pick me, choose me, love me." - Meredith Grey
• "It's a beautiful day to save lives." - Derek Shepherd
• "Don't let what he wants eclipse what you need. He's very dreamy, but he's not the sun. You are." - Cristina Yang

Music, Soundtrack

• "Cosy in the Rocket" by Psapp - Used as the show's opening theme.
• "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol - Used in several key moments of the series.
• "How to Save a Life" by The Fray - Also used in numerous pivotal scenes throughout the series.