Grey’s Anatomyis one of the most successful shows ever and has seen a wide range of prominent actors appearing and then going on to have successful careers. However, the show has also seen several characters depart with unsatisfactory conclusions to their stories, leaving fans wishing they had been around for longer.
Abigail Spencer had a prominent role in the show between 2017-2022,when she was part of thecast ofGrey’s Anatomyas Dr. Megan Hunt. Megan was a popular character who didn’t get as much screen time as she should have, and her arc on the show concluded in a very anticlimactic fashion. Her ending leftGrey’s Anatomyfans more than a little upset.
However, since departing the long-running medical drama, Spencer’s career trajectory hasn’t slowed down. It’s now looking better than ever after the recent newsthat she’s landed the co-lead role in Fox’s new medical drama,Best Medicine.
Megan Hunt’s Grey’s Anatomy Ending Was Unfair To The Character’s Story
Megan Deserved Better, Especially On Her Return To The Series
Megan’s initial story arc onGrey’s Anatomyonly spanned around a handful of episodes. A former army vet and the sister of Owen Hunt, Megan disappeared for 10 years while serving in Iraq. She was eventually found, and became part of the series. She eventuallywound up moving to Los Angeles with her partner Nathan, and while it wasn’t one of the worstGrey’s Anatomycharacter exits, it certainly felt incomplete.
Although Megan did return to the show for one brief episode, it was revealed that she and Nathan had split, which upset many fans, who felt that the plot had sold her character short. Megan and Nathan either should have stayed together, orshe should have been given the agency to make her own choicesand move where she wanted for her own reasons, especially as she had a son.
It’s The Perfect Opportunity To Make Up For Megan’s Underdeveloped Storylines
It’s great to see Spencer doing well post-Grey’s, and that her career is continuing in a successful direction. Her leading another medical show is exciting, and should come naturally after her stint onGrey’s.Best Medicineis set to be a very different show fromGrey’s Anatomy,but it could give Spencer another long-running character to explore.
Heading up her own show again as co-lead gives Spencer another chance to test her range as an actress. It will be the perfect opportunity to make up for Megan’s underdeveloped storyline. As apotential rival toSt. Denis Medical, Fox’sBest Medicinehas a strong chance of becoming a success and helping Spencer maintain her career trajectory.
