Fans of the Grey Sloan Memorial “universe” are on the edge of their seats as the first teaser images for the Season 22 finale have been revealed. Titled “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” this episode promises to be one of the most horrific tragedies in the history of this medical show.
Below are the hottest theories circulating among fans:
1. Royer Bridge Collapse: Who will be the sacrificial victim?
The teaser confirms a horrific bridge collapse with two names in danger: Owen Hunt and Nick Marsh.
The theory about Nick Marsh: Scott Speedman (who plays Nick) recently hinted at an “extremely bad” situation for his character. With a history of kidney transplants, a severe injury from the bridge collapse could be the end of Owen and Meredith’s relationship. Will Meredith have to endure the pain of losing a loved one once again?
Owen Hunt’s fate: Despite his serious injuries, rumors suggest Shonda Rhimes has promised a “happy ending” for Owen and Teddy. He will likely survive, but this could be the reason for them to leave Seattle forever.
2. Teddy and Owen’s breakup: Going to Paris to start over?
The confirmation of veteran actors Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver leaving the show after this season is a major shock.
Rumor: Teddy has received an offer to become Director of Innovation at a research center in Paris. After the near-fatal accident on the bridge, Owen may realize what is most important and decide to go to France with Teddy, ending their nearly 20-year journey at Grey Sloan.
3. The return of Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams)?
Amidst the storm of disaster, fans are hoping for a cameo to salvage the emotional impact.
Rumor: Since Jesse Williams and Alejandra Onieva recently revealed their real-life marriage, fans are hoping Jackson Avery will appear in the final episode to provide medical assistance (or offer life-changing advice to the young doctors). The appearance of the “Blue-Eyed Doctor” has always been a lifesaver for ratings whenever the show faces a major crisis.
4. Is Simone Griffith pregnant?
After a passionate night with Lucas Adams, many theories suggest that Simone will discover she is pregnant on the night of the disaster. This could be a “bait” to reveal the identity of Lucas’s mother (one of the Shepherd sisters) in Season 23.
Conclusion: The final episode of Season 22 wasn’t just an accident; it was a generational shift. Though heartbreaking, paving the way for Season 23 (which ABC has extended) with tearful farewells is an indispensable “specialty” of Grey’s Anatomy.
Which team are you on?