'Grey's Anatomy' fans want to see more of 'amazing doctor' Alex Karev and his bond with Meredith Grey
'Grey's Anatomy' circles around a web of relationships and friendships and Season 16 has been about too much couple drama, pregnancies and law troubles. While most characters have been in the spotlight, Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) has been overshadowed by others.
Alex is only seen when he needs to lend a shoulder, solve people's problems or help others out. Fans love how his character arc has developed over the years and can't stop talking about how the show needs more storylines that revolve around him. People can't stop talking about the emotional scene between Alex and Maggie (Kelly McCreary). "I liked a lot of things about the latest #GreysAnatomy but I love it for remembering that Alex has ALWAYS been a Maggie stan and always has her back and supports her. They brought back the underrated Alex and Maggie friendship and I love it. Oh, how I have missed it."
A tweet read: "Shout out to Alex Karev for being everyone's security blanket/person/human tissue on this show! It's not an easy job, it's not a job he signed up for, and I doubt it's a job he enjoys but he does it anyway b/c that's who he is #GreysAnatomy."
Many viewers also wish to see the close bond between Alex and Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) this season. One fan wrote, "Whoever is with Mer or not but Alex Karen will always be with Meredith Grey. They both are such great friends. I wish I had Alex in my life. #GreysAnatomy."
Another viewer posted, "Mer shows up at Pac North to have coffee with Alex, but did we actually SEE that? Nope. They are BFFs but haven't had 1 scene together in s16. The friendships are missing in general & they used to be such a big part of the show. It's a major issue I have with s16.. #GreysAnatomy."
Several fans are calling him the "best chief" on Twitter. One tweet read, "The evolution of Alex Karev just makes my heart so happy. #GreysAnatomy," and another one said, "I’m so proud of how much Karev has grown and matured. He’s such a dependable friend. I need an Alex Karev in my life! #GreysAnatomy."
One fan posted, "Alex Karev has grown into an amazing doctor and human. #GreysAnatomy," and another fan said, "Alex Karev really has one of the best growth. I love him. #GreysAnatomy." Another tweet read: "Alex is one million times the man he was in season one. Thank you @shondarhimes for Alex. #GreysAnatomy."
The next episode of 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 16 airs on Thursday, November 14 and it will show how Alex stands by Meredith. In a 30-second promo, Alex seems to have rallied her old patients, who are willing to fight for their star surgeon as she has saved innumerable lives with her experiments and hard work.