Season 20 of Grey's Anatomy ended with a bittersweet farewell to Meredith Grey, the show's titular character. After 19 seasons, Ellen Pompeo, the actress who plays Meredith, decided to move on to other projects.
The season finale, titled "I'll Follow the Sun," saw Meredith making a difficult decision to leave Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and Seattle to pursue a new chapter in her life. She accepted a prestigious position at a research facility in Boston, focusing on Alzheimer's research, a nod to her mother's condition.
The episode also included other significant plot points:
- Bailey's Departure: Miranda Bailey, another long-standing character, also left the hospital to take a position at a new hospital in Atlanta, seeking a fresh start.
- New Beginnings: The episode saw the arrival of new doctors, indicating a shift in the hospital's dynamic.
- Relationships: The episode concluded with several couples celebrating milestones, including Amelia and Link's wedding.
The season finale was a fitting end for Meredith's journey, leaving viewers with a sense of closure while hinting at exciting possibilities for the future.
