Fans React to Jason George's Exit From 'Grey's Anatomy' for Series Spinoff

PopCulture.com Staff

08/16/2021 11:36 am EDT

It was announced this week that Grey's Anatomy star Jason George would be leaving the show to star on its upcoming spinoff, a firefighter-focused series that will see George reprise his role of Dr. Ben Warren.

The series will serve as an offshoot of the popular ABC medical drama, and George will continue as a series regular on Season 14 of Grey's until production on the spinoff begins, The Hollywood Reporter shares.

Centered on a group of Seattle firefighters, the series features an ensemble cast including Jaina Lee Ortiz as the female lead. Although George will make the move to the spinoff, that doesn't mean he won't appear on Grey'sfrom time to time.

Read on for some fan reactions to the changeup.

Good news for 'Grey's' fans

Some were excited that they would have another Grey's-based show to watch.

What about Benley?

Others expressed their concerns that Ben's move would result in the end of his relationship with Bailey (Chandra Wilson).

The ship has sailed?

While still other fans seem to have no problem with Ben's move.

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