Reddit Picks The Worst Grey's Anatomy Doctor, And The Result Is Surprising
As the 19th season of the hit series is gearing up for a comeback after its winter hiatus, it's time to look back and finally figure out who the most frustrating doctor really is.
ABC's long-running medical drama series featured dozens of talented doctors working at Seattle Grace Hospital, from Patrick Dempsey's surgeon Derek Shepherd to Chandra Wilson's chief of surgery Miranda Bailey.
But as we all know, Grey's Anatomy has never been about medical skill or physician's talent, it's always been about connections, character relationships and the ability to put all the drama aside when the patient's life is at stake.
So, fans decided to speculate on who was the worst doctor in the entire series in terms of both skill and personality, and it looks like the results may shock some longtime viewers.
In an unexpected turn of events, fans chose one of the original surgical interns shown back in the pilot, Izzie Stevens, played by Katherine Heigl.
Yes, it seems that some people have never been thrilled with Heigl's character, even though the actress won the coveted Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards in 2007.
But despite the actress' obvious great ability to play her role, some fans argue that the personality and work ethics of her character are much to be desired.
The main grudge people hold against Izzie is her inability to separate her personal life from work, which has always caused a stir among other doctors and even patients.
And of course, Heigl herself was quite frustrated by this turn of events, arguing with the writers and producers that her character always preferred the personal life over the work life, which hurt her dramatic potential and Heigl's chances of becoming a standout actress.
She left the series after the fifth season, failing to do anything about it and leaving the impression of Izzie as a frivolous professional unable to take control when it comes to work.
And even beyond that, many fans believe that Izzie's skills were not up to the level of the other original interns, with Cristina Yang and Meredith Grey taking all the attention at the surgical table. However, some fans strongly disagree, reminding that Izzie was often referred to as the brilliant neonatal surgeon during her time at Grace Hospital.