“My Only Allegiance Is to the Story”: Shonda Rhimes Explains Why She’s Killed So Many Beloved ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Characters

Throughout its 21 seasons, Grey's Anatomy saw many characters enter and exit the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. However, many of the most beloved ones left the story in a body bag, which angered a lot of fans. In a new interview, series creator Shonda Rhimes (Bridgerton) addressed the high body count from the long-running medical series and hinted that she has no regret over the bold decisions that she and the show's writing team have made over all these years.