Spoiler alert! This story comprises main spoilers for the March 23 episode of Gray’s Anatomy, “Coaching Day.”
Gray’s Anatomy simply threw one other enormous query at viewers with reference to its solid transferring ahead in Season 19. Followers have already endured the exit of Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Gray, and information broke final week that the present is additionally shedding Kelly McCreary in April, so no extra Maggie Pierce. Now the destiny of one other longtime character hangs within the stability, as “Coaching Day” — the primary episode in a two-part occasion — ended on a cliffhanger that might imply the demise of a fan-favorite character.
Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) was run down by an anti-abortion protester within the ultimate seconds of the March 23 episode, and as Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) ran to her assist, there was no indication of how badly she was injured. Addison returned to Gray’s Anatomy this season as a recurring character, after making visitor appearances final season. Derek Shepherd’s estranged spouse was launched approach again in Season 1, and he or she’s been a fan favourite, regardless of a decade-long hiatus (throughout which Walsh starred within the spinoff Personal Observe). Will Addison be the third primary character to exit Gray’s this season?
“Coaching Day” didn’t sugarcoat the quantity of hazard Addison had been in, as she traveled the nation in Station 19’s cell clinic, the PRT, to supply abortion care for many who lived in states the place it wasn’t accessible. In a single notably tough scene, Bailey discovered Addison crying in a closet, and the OB/GYN defined how dire the scenario had turn out to be. Clinics had been being set on fireplace; acid was being thrown in medical doctors’ faces, she stated.
She’d gotten a bulletproof vest, and her husband and son had gone to stick with household, in spite of everything of Addison’s private data was posted publicly so that folks might observe her down and terrorize her. Regardless of her efforts to cover the truth that she was in Seattle, her location was tracked to Gray Sloan, and the loud protests grew violent when somebody threw a brick via the window, hitting Benson Kwan (Harry Shum Jr.) within the head.
On the finish of the episode, safety escorted the medical doctors from the clinic, and it appeared the entire protesters had been gone. However when Addison stopped within the highway to assist an out-of-state fellow choose up the belongings she’d dropped, a car got here from out of nowhere, focusing on Addison. The man, who was pregnant, sadly appeared to take the brunt of the hit, flying onto the hood of the automotive, however Addison was hit as nicely, and Bailey rushed to her as she lay unconscious within the highway.
We’ll need to tune into Half 2 of the Gray’s Anatomy occasion, “Decide Your self Up,” subsequent Thursday to be taught Addison’s destiny, in addition to that of the man and her child. Right here’s a peek at what’s in retailer:
Showrunner Krista Vernoff, who can also be exiting Gray’s Anatomy on the finish of the present season, did say the reversal of Roe v. Wade and its impact on ladies and medical care suppliers can be a giant a part of Season 19. Hopefully her large plans don’t embrace killing off Addison Montgomery. Tune into ABC at 9 p.m. ET March 30 to be taught her destiny, and you too can try our 2023 TV schedule to see what different premieres are coming quickly.
