'Grey's Anatomy' Season 16 Episode 17 Preview: Will Jackson and Vic move to the next level or break up?

Titled 'Life on Mars?', the official synopsis of the episode reads,'Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) and Vic Hughes’ (Barrett Doss) relationship hits a snag'
Jackson Avery and Vic Hughes (ABC)
Jackson Avery and Vic Hughes (ABC)

'Grey's Anatomy' has lost its charm and fans are heartbroken after the farewell to Justin Chambers' beloved character Alex Karev. In the next episode, the drama might go up a notch. 

Titled 'Life on Mars?', the official synopsis of the episode reads, "A wealthy inventor arrives at Grey Sloan and asks Tom Koracick (Greg Germann) for help, while Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) struggles to save a woman with diabetes who has been rationing her insulin." 

The summary also reads, "Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) fight to save a young man who fell onto train tracks and Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) and Vic Hughes’ (Barrett Doss) relationship hits a snag." "You can move into my apartment," Jackson tells Vic in a new promo. Will things work out or tumble down for the couple?

Meanwhile, Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) tries to help Robert Sullivan (Boris Kodjoe) with his addiction issues. The narration in the clip says, "The fraternity resolves what you've been waiting for." Moreover, there is much trouble between Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and also with Amelia.

Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt and Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd (ABC)

Viewers are totally disappointed with the storylines. One fan said, "I swear, if that child is Owen Hunt’s, I’m going to actually stop watching the show And yes, I’m focusing on Amelia’s child rather than the other thing that happened tonight." Bashing the show, another viewer said, "It's funny how they suddenly make Deluca crazy so they can pair Mer with the other doctor whose sole purpose is to make her fall in love with him. Then they ruin Amelia and Link because God forbid she starts to have a happy life with someone who isn’t Owen Hunt."

The fan added, "And then we have Alex and Jo. Alex had gone through so much in his marriage with Izzie. He was very hurt when she abandoned him. So why on f**king earth would he do the same thing to Jo? It's like the writers gave him amnesia or something. He should have died. Like wtf is with the writers this season. I have not been this upset since the writers from Jane the virgin thought it was a good idea to bring Michael back with amnesia."

The next episode airs next Thursday, March 12 on ABC at 9 pm ET. 

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