The popular medical drama Grey’s Anatomy is bringing back one of its fan-favorite characters, Dr. Arizona Robbins, played by Jessica Capshaw. The actress confirmed her return on social media, sharing a photo of herself in scrubs and a lab coat. She captioned the post, “Guess who’s back? Back again. Arizona’s back. Tell a friend.”
Who is Dr. Arizona Robbins?
Dr. Arizona Robbins is a pediatric surgeon and a former head of fetal surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. She joined the show in season five as a love interest for Dr. Callie Torres, played by Sara Ramirez. The couple had a tumultuous relationship, which involved a car crash, a leg amputation, a custody battle, and a divorce. They also had a daughter named Sofia, who was conceived with the help of Dr. Mark Sloan, played by Eric Dane.
Dr. Robbins left the show in season 14, when she decided to move to New York with Sofia and pursue a fellowship with Dr. Nicole Herman, played by Geena Davis. She also hinted at a possible reconciliation with Dr. Torres, who had moved to New York earlier. Her departure was part of a major cast shake-up that also saw the exit of Sarah Drew, who played Dr. April Kepner.
Why is she coming back?
The details of Dr. Robbins’ return are still under wraps, but it is likely that she will be involved in the show’s 18th season finale, which will air on May 19, 2024. The finale will also feature the comeback of another former cast member, Kate Walsh, who played Dr. Addison Montgomery, the ex-wife of Dr. Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey.
The showrunner of Grey’s Anatomy, Krista Vernoff, teased that the finale will be “very satisfying” for the fans, who have been waiting for a closure for some of the characters. She also said that the finale will set up the show for a potential 19th season, which has not been officially confirmed yet.
How did the fans react?
The fans of Grey’s Anatomy were ecstatic to hear the news of Dr. Robbins’ return (Jessica Capshaw), as they expressed their excitement and nostalgia on social media. Many of them hoped that Dr. Torres would also make an appearance, as they missed the chemistry between the two actresses. Some of them also speculated that Dr. Robbins might be involved in a storyline with Dr. Jo Wilson, played by Camilla Luddington, who recently switched her specialty to pediatrics.
Dr. Robbins is the latest in a series of surprise returns that Grey’s Anatomy has pulled off in its 18th season, which has been dubbed as the “season of reunions”. The show has brought back several former stars, such as Patrick Dempsey, T.R. Knight, Chyler Leigh, Eric Dane, and Sarah Drew, who appeared in dream sequences or flashbacks with the main character, Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo. The show has also featured crossover episodes with its spin-off series, Station 19, which follows the lives of firefighters in Seattle.
Grey’s Anatomy is one of the longest-running and most successful shows on television, having won numerous awards and accolades. It is also known for its diverse and inclusive cast, its portrayal of complex medical cases and social issues, and its catchy soundtrack. The show airs on ABC on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
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