Grey's Anatomy's Camilla Luddington Believes The Show's Imperfect Characters Are What Attracts Viewers

With its Season 19 premiere, "Grey's Anatomy" introduced yet another round of new cast members. But after the show's renewal for a 19th season last year, longtime cast member Camilla Luddington — who plays Jo Wilson on the show — told Cherry Picks why she believes "Grey's Anatomy" has managed to last for so long. In addition to crediting the show's writing staff, Luddington also noted the series' tendency to champion flawed characters.

"I think one reason why audiences have remained committed to our show is also because none of our characters are perfect," she said. "We mess up. All. The. Time. We are challenged, and fail, and learn, and get back up. Even when it is HARD! I think people can really relate to that."

Luddington also praised "Grey's Anatomy" for telling realistic stories, noting that the show spent an entire season, rather than just a few episodes, depicting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are no doubt a plethora of reasons behind the continued success of "Grey's Anatomy," Luddington is certainly onto something with her reasoning.