While many fans hoped for Maya Bishop to join Grey’s Anatomy after the cancellation of Station 19, I’m actually relieved it didn’t happen, especially given the exciting new opportunities it made possible for Danielle Savre. Maya’s story, particularly her relationship with Carina DeLuca and her ambitions to become Seattle’s first female fire chief, had always been a central part of Station 19. The potential for Maya to join Grey’s Anatomy might have seemed like a natural extension, given her connection to Carina, who remained a prominent character on the medical drama. However, this move likely wouldn’t have provided the same depth of character development that Savre’s new role in Found offers.
In Found, Savre takes on a new character whose role is central to the season’s dynamic. Found, a missing persons drama from Nkechi Okoro Carroll, delves into the crisis management of people, many of whom are overlooked by the justice system. Savre’s character is described as interacting with nearly everyone in the show, hinting at complex relationships and possibly ambiguous motivations. The show’s creator, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, has teased that viewers will have to decide how they feel about Savre’s character, which suggests a morally complex role that allows Savre to explore a range of emotions and interactions, something Grey’s Anatomy might not have been able to provide.
Grey’s Anatomy, with its large ensemble cast, already has a packed narrative to juggle. Introducing Maya back into the fold, alongside Carina, would likely have forced her story to be diluted in favor of the broader medical drama. However, Found allows Savre’s character to carve out a more substantial presence, one where she can shine and potentially expand her role further as the series progresses.
Additionally, with Station 19 having already contributed key characters like Ben Warren to the Grey’s Anatomy universe, Savre’s absence from the show feels like a missed opportunity for something new and fresh in her career. Found provides that platform for her to shine, potentially allowing her character’s arc to evolve in ways that would have been hard to achieve in the already crowded world of Grey’s Anatomy.
In the end, Savre’s shift to Found is an exciting new chapter for her, and it’s one that promises more room for growth and exploration of complex characters than Maya’s return to Grey’s Anatomy could have offered.
