Grey's Anatomy: The Best Character Development, According To Reddit
The doctors on Grey's Anatomy have all grown and changed a lot, and Reddit fans are talking about the show's best character development.
When a TV show is on the air for 18 seasons, fans can observe a lot of character development, and the doctors on Grey's Anatomy have definitely changed from their first episodes. Through the close friendships that they have formed at the hospital to the life and death situations they have been part of, these characters have learned how to balance their stressful work lives with having some fun and trying to find love.
Grey's Anatomy fans think that some characters have grown more than others, and Redditors are sharing their thoughts on who has grown up, matured, and changed the most from their first day at work.
10 Alex Karev
Grey's Anatomy fans see improvement in Alex, and for many fans, the person he is when he leaves the show is nothing like his rude, arrogant self when he begins his internship.
Redditor miranduhlynne said of Alex, "He has changed so much for the better." Alex can barely have a polite conversation with his fellow interns and superiors at the beginning of the series, and he learns to be a caring member of whatever team he is on, as well as a great friend.
9 April Kepner
Fans see some solid character development in April as well, and viewers have seen April experience some horrible moments, including losing her baby and breaking up with Jackson. April does find more contentment and happiness as time goes on.
Redditor TrustIsEarned2020 loves when April tells her sisters that they can't be bridesmaids and has Arizona, Meredith, and Cristina instead. The fan wrote, "That was a real turning point for her character."
8 Cristina Yang
Cristina is not only one of the most popular characters but she's also a character who becomes a better person through her passionate, dedicated work at the hospital and her personal relationships.
Redditor Flicksterea said that Cristina changes to "become someone with such warmth and deeply hidden compassion." Cristina realizes that she can be a supportive friend through her relationship with Meredith and she learns many lessons about herself and what she wants.
7 Callie Torres
While fans find it tough to watch Callie and Arizona's custody battle, Redditor aurorodry wrote that it was "great to watch and see how she matured and progressed."
Through Callie's best Grey's Anatomy episodes, Callie is a strong, caring person who wants to rise to the top of her industry, find love, and be a good parent. There are many bumps along her journey but fans can see that by the time she lives in New York and seems to be reuniting with Arizona, Callie has become wiser.
6 Richard Webber
While Richard has some tough times in his marriage to Adele and it's hard for him to move on from his love for Ellis, Richard is an important mentor for many of the other characters.
Redditor peezy1996 said "Weber and Mer's relationship has the most growth of any in my opinion." Without this sweet bond, the show wouldn't have quite as much warmth, and Richard and Meredith both are able to move forward after working through their emotions about his relationship with Ellis.
5 Mark Sloan
Fans see some changes in Mark as well, and while he dies tragically young, he does learn how to be a caring friend and parent during his time on the show. When Mark first appears on the show, he jokes around and doesn't show anyone much respect, but he changes a lot.
Redditor midge514 mentioned Mark "was great when it came to Sophia" and it's definitely true that fans can see a huge change when Mark becomes a father.
4 Meredith Grey
From Meredith's best Grey's Anatomy storylines, viewers see the incredible growth that she has shown, whether dealing with patients, friends, coworkers, or potential romantic partners.
Redditor blueletter123 wrote that Meredith is "more open to people/emotions, in peace with her parents." Meredith has been in pain so many times, but after losing Derek and adjusting to life, she seems to have found more freedom.
3 Lexie Grey
Fans still feel sad when thinking about how Lexie and Mark die after the plane crash, which is one of the show's most epic, unforgettable, and upsetting storylines. Lexie shows up at the hospital as a young, naive person but she does learn a lot about herself before her tragic death.
One Redditor said that Lexie "became more mature and confident," and it's possible to see that while falling in love with Mark, Lexie finds her confidence and realizes that she needs a partner who respects her.
2 Amelia Shepherd
Amelia changes on Grey's Anatomy and Redditor nilknarf114 said that Amelia has had a "very significant evolution."
Amelia has dealt with so many hard times, from her marriage to Owen to losing her baby and fiance Ryan before coming to Seattle, and she has found a lot of strength inside of herself. Viewers have enjoyed Amelia and Link's relationship, as it has grown into a very meaningful and powerful connection for both of them.
1 Miranda Bailey
Redditor queenjenay wrote that "the BEST character is Bailey" because Bailey is "complex" and is "well respected."
Bailey is a strong and compelling character from the beginning of the hospital drama, but through mentoring the others, she learns more about what she wants out of work and life, showing fans her impressive and amazing character development. Bailey's first marriage is an upsetting, unsupportive one and she finds a healthier relationship with Ben, which is sweet to see.