Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver on Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in Season 22 Finale

The Season 22 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy” brought some major changes to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital as two of its longest-standing attendings, trauma surgeon Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and cardio god Teddy Altman (Kim Raver), bid farewell to the show. Both actors have been part of the series for many years, with McKidd joining in Season 5 and Raver in Season 6.

The romantic journey between Hunt and Altman has been a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the series. From a love triangle with Cristina Yang to confessing their love, having a child, getting engaged, breaking up, and rekindling their relationship multiple times, their story has been full of ups and downs. In the Season 22 finale, the two characters finally decide to walk away into the sunset together after a life-threatening bridge collapse scare.

In their exit interviews, McKidd and Raver reflected on their characters’ romantic conclusion, their conversations with showrunner Meg Marinis and director Debbie Allen, and how being part of “Grey’s Anatomy” has impacted their lives. Both actors expressed gratitude for the opportunities the show has provided and the relationships they have built with the cast and crew.

McKidd shared his thoughts on the evolution of Owen Hunt, from a broken man with PTSD to a functioning father and professional. Raver talked about Teddy’s growth as a character, finding her voice, advocating for herself, and learning from her mistakes. Both actors expressed satisfaction with the way their characters’ stories concluded in the finale.

As they bid farewell to the show, McKidd and Raver also discussed their future plans. McKidd mentioned his upcoming projects in theater, production, and acting, including a psychological thriller called “The Only Suspect.” Raver expressed her desire to continue directing and producing, as well as working on a project with a strong female lead.

Overall, the departure of Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman marks the end of an era for “Grey’s Anatomy,” but both actors are looking forward to new opportunities and challenges in their careers. The legacy of their characters will live on in the hearts of fans who have followed their journey over the years.