Grey's Anatomy Season 21: Shocking Character Exits & Family Tragedy

Fans of Grey's Anatomy are in for some big changes this season. The long-running medical drama is about to see a couple of characters exit Grey Sloan Memorial, but for one, the reason behind their departure is heartbreaking.

A Difficult Departure

It was revealed that Midori Francis and Jake Borelli will be exiting the series in Season 21. These two played important parts on the show and many fans wondered why they were leaving, given how well-liked both characters were. The two are Mika Yasuda and Levi Schmitt. But we get a real understanding in episode 3 (released October 10, 2024).

It turns out that the characters leaving Grey Sloan isn't going to be as shocking, however, some might still be disappointed!

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Mika's Difficult Situation

Debbie Allen as Catherine Fox and Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey in Grey's Anatomy season 21's premiere Image

The big reveal centered around the Yasuda family. Mika got some upsetting news and that explains why she seemed pretty down throughout most of episode 3. She took a moment to pull herself away from some chaos and then requested some alone time to speak to Teddy, which showed that something deeply troubling occurred. What she finally revealed, is how upsetting it was.

Her sister Chloe had been recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer! It’s an upsetting situation that may cause many to become emotional but its also something that made viewers truly invest even further into Yasuda's situation. In episode 4 (releasing October 17, 2024) audiences will find that the diagnosis impacted Yasuda's feelings deeply.

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Grey Sloan And A Sad History

Midori Francis as Mika Yasuda in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 3-1 Image

Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital has a devastating history. Many doctors in this Medical Drama have seen loved ones get treated. And, many have not had the happy ending. What viewers might feel uneasy about is this specific event may not bring Chloe a positive conclusion. What the show highlights is a pretty terrifying truth and how tragic it could become! A lot more people will become interested as they see just what happened before.

In season 3, George O'Malley's father passed away!
Another tragic story appeared later! Alex's father died at Grey Sloan!
Maggie had a harrowing moment dealing with the loss of her mom during season 13
Fans are not forgetting Bailey's mom, who passed away because of COVID-19 in season 17.

The history shows us how tragic it can really be!

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Mika's Departure

Even if it doesn't turn out tragic for Chloe, the storyline seems to indicate that it will impact Mika's career so strongly! With the producer confirming in Deadline that both Mika and Levi could return again one day!

Mika's departure might only bring "temporary" goodbyes for Yasuda and Schmitt, though it will create a big hole. However, fans might find a whole new love as new characters bring this drama forward in the seasons that follow! It's all coming as the show runs through season 21, bringing these episodes on Thursdays at 10 pm ET on ABC!

Tune into ABC to see how Yasuda's departure comes to fruition. It’s important to show these moments of sensitivity and empathy. But viewers should feel emotionally involved. It looks like the writers found just the right emotional tone to keep everyone captivated and might help leave those feeling emotionally connected to the story as Mika Yasuda faces the hardest times of her life and her journey, thus far, may offer the viewers plenty more to see for a whole new perspective of this special hospital and the lives that exist within its walls! It appears that Yasuda's experiences may reflect many real life experiences which would help keep audiences invested.

Grey's Anatomy Season 21: Shocking Character Exits & Family Tragedy

A Difficult Departure

Mika's Difficult Situation

Grey Sloan And A Sad History

Mika's Departure

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