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Grey's Anatomy, a long running medical drama on ABC is very popular among television viewers. The current production however was paused due to wildfires which is an issue impacting much of the entertainment industry at this moment.
The filming of Grey's Anatomy Season 21 has been paused as wildfires cause chaos in the Los Angeles area which also impacted numerous other productions and the safety of many of the citizens living there. The fires also forced studio closers with large amount of destruction. This put shows and people on hold while creating unpredictable new pathways.
Shows such as Abbott Elementary, NCIS and many more have had production come to a complete halt with safety of all workers taking priority due to safety protocols put in place for the current situation. The unexpected set backs created by this natural disaster demonstrate the complexities of media production when circumstances come into play. There are now added elements and new factors that will impact those filming going into the new year.
Grey's Anatomy Season 21 has now taken an unplanned pause after leaving fans at the midseason with a huge cliffhanger. As such there was a planned return that has now been moved and is now yet to be determined. It has added another level of suspence to those who have been enjoying the show.
The episode called "Drop it like its Hot" had Jo Wilson and Lucas Adams in a dangerous position as they get caught up in a convenience store robbery while out for a casual run. The added drama with Jo’s pregnancy and a life threatening incident caused fans to question how to two characters’ stories will end. The show has now taken an extra break leaving fans to wait a bit longer for much anticipated answers.
Fans took to social media, with Reddit serving as a place for concern about stars of popular TV shows as it is also an area heavily affected by the fires. NCIS star Mark Harmon had fans worried when they heard his home was at the edge of an evacuation. Celebrities such as Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Jhene Aiko and Anna Faris were also named in places that have had devastating damages, and countless others had to evacuate to avoid danger from this devastating incident.
With the large events that occurred with these fires production and the series overall take a step back to show the very human issues that come with unforeseen circumstances. It also gives opportunity to note how many elements in society that can be drastically impacted from a change in nature.
With multiple studios, homes, and locations impacted by the wildfires, productions were forced to shut down which meant losing resources for filming. It showed how quickly something unexpected like this can change and alter everything. Production challenges may also be long lasting from locations getting destroyed during the events as locations of where things are often filmed may no longer be used.
While a halt has been issued there are various changes that many believe that may also bring some real life elements to be woven in to stories of the show which many people enjoy by having relatable concepts in addition to creative license and story.
The uncertainty surrounding when filming would continue along with long wait times adds intensity for fans eager to find out what is going to happen next with “Grey’s Anatomy”. The pause serves as a reminder of how daily events have power in their overall story lines and those viewing from the comfort of their homes.