- Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis has revealed the "painful" discussions behind the departure of long-running characters Dr. Teddy Altman and Dr. Owen Hunt.
- The couple, played by Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd, received a rare "happy ending" in the season 22 finale, moving to Paris with their children.
- Marinis considered a more tragic exit, including an "iconic Grey's Anatomy death" for Owen, but ultimately decided against it, stating her affection for the character.
- The showrunner intentionally left their exits open-ended, expressing a desire for both characters to return for guest appearances in the future.
- Both McKidd and Raver issued statements expressing gratitude for their time on the medical drama, which Owen joined in 2008 and Teddy in 2009.
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