'Grey's Anatomy' Fans React to Loss of Main Character
Grey's Anatomy fans are freaking out, and this time it's not about the ABC show's on-screen [...]
Depression
Many fans were depressed that they wouldn't get to see Nathan grow as a character, especially in his relationship with Meredith.
Others said they would miss the Henderson himself and his chemistry with the other actors on the show.
OMMMMMGGGG NO PLEASE ???? WHY ??????
— Greys Anatomy Brasil (@GreysABrasil) October 27, 2017
I am heartbroken. what was the last 2 years for then?
— ?Chanel (@ConniexBrittonx) October 27, 2017
prevnextHate that @martinhenderson left the show He is a top notch actor and he and @EllenPompeo were a great acting duo. I will miss sweet Nathan
— Theresa Wilson (@td01wilson) October 27, 2017
Anger
Other fans took their disappointment to the next level--anger.
Some saw this as another slap in the face to Meredith, who just seemed to be getting over the death of her husband. Others saw it as a slap in the face to the viewers, who were just getting used to Riggs.
We put up with 2 years of Owen ranting at him, Mere pushing him away, and THIS was the payoff? MH and viewers deserved better. #GreysAnatomy
— ChicksDigScars (@Chezhdchick) October 27, 2017
I feel like I've wasted my time watching it. So disappointed. #GreysAnatomy
— Rafaela Lorenzon (@LorenzonRafaela) October 27, 2017
prevnextyou did all that for riggs but #MerDer couldn't live happily ever after? #DontBlockMe #ButImAnnoyed ?
— Stephanie (@CoCo_No_Butta24) October 27, 2017
Opportunity
Optimistic fans saw the opening as an opportunity for Meredith to become romantically involved with other characters (no matter how unlikely) and the show to move forward as a whole.
So now that Riggs is gone... can we start setting up this #Merlex romantic storyline? #GreysAnatomy
— Vicky (@TOKlarolineTVD) October 27, 2017
prevHere's to the future! ??❤️ Riggs was an amazing character! #GreysAnatomy
— Kyle (@KyleKylewhite) October 27, 2017