Grey's Anatomy season 17 has been releasing teasers prior to its release next month. The previous promo hypes up the Station 19 season 4 cross over and focuses on the pandemic. Now, the latest clip is a tribute to all frontline workers risking their lives amidst the current global health crisis.
The pandemic is one of the biggest storylines in the upcoming Grey's Anatomy season 17. The series takes on the real-life health crisis to show the struggles in the real world. In the latest promo, Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey can be heard saying thank you to all frontline workers out there.
The early run will focus on the pandemic, reflecting the struggles of real doctors, nurses, firefighters, and other frontline workers over the past few months. The tribute video features the faces of real people fighting against the health crisis, with The Fray's How To Save A Life in the background music.
Meanwhile, the recent poster of Grey's Anatomy season 17 hints that more challenges are coming for Meredith and the rest of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital staff. The image features Pompeo's character alongside a message: "Sometimes... we all need saving."
The message is likely a reference to everyone suffering and those who need help. It could also mean that frontline workers were the ones needed some saving. This might be an indication that they don't only save others, but they need to save themselves, as well.
Previously, Pompeo revealed that she's dedicating the upcoming installment to all frontline workers risking their lives in order to save other people. In the new season, fans are going to see most of the characters putting their lives on the line, and the situation could strain them.
In addition to the pandemic storyline, Grey's Anatomy season 17 will continue to look at the stories established in the previous installment. For instance, Meredith will try to figure out what she really wants for her future outside the hospital.
The new season also sees Owen (Kevin McKidd) coming to terms with what he wants following the big revelation regarding Teddy (Kim Raver) and Koracick (Greg Germann). In addition, we'll see Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) and Link (Chris Carmack) welcoming their baby and preparing to be parents.
Moreover, there's a question as to what's going to happen to Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.), who faced a near-death situation. DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti), on the other hand, will continue to deal with his mental health, which has been affecting him in the past season.
Grey's Anatomy season 17 is coming on Thursday, Nov. 12, on ABC.
