File this under ‘not so surprising but still a bit saddening’ news: Patrick Dempsey is checking out of ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘ after the forthcoming eighth season. One of the shows last standing originals, Dempsey may have found his closure with working on the popular medical drama on ABC. The decision seems to be more of a career choice rather than financial; there comes a time when an actor no longer wants to continue. Steve Carell leaving The Office was this past season’s big departure (that was planned); will Dempsey’s be the one headlining next year?
There is talk that the eighth season in itself may be the series’ last – a decision of which has been in the talks far before Dempsey confirmed his departure. Men, rejoice – no longer do we need to compete with the doctor anymore. Bring on the lovin’.
Patrick Dempsey took the forum community by storm with his character of Dr. Derek Shepherd. He was the ideal husband/boyfriend/lover figure for all those female viewers out there. I hate Patrick Dempsey for this very reason. Since I am no doctor nor don a hairstyle that in itself is probably under a copyright, women flock to those who do. Then came along Don Draper a few years later in Mad Men. No longer did women want the emotional sweetness of McDreamy; they now wanted a stern, ruggedly handsome and tall man with an attitude and commitment problem. Don Draper, I both idolize you and hate you, but damn’t are you a grand ad salesman.
What say you McDreamy fans – will you watch Grey’s Anatomy without Patrick Dempsey? Should the show go beyond the eighth season? Sound off below.