In Season 5 of Station 19, fans expressed strong dislike for the storyline involving Carina DeLuca (Stefania Spampinato) and Maya (Danielle Savre) as they consider having a baby. Complications arise when they ask Jack (Grey Damon) to be their sperm donor, which has sparked significant backlash.
The criticism stems from Jack’s history with Maya, who cheated on Carina with him in Season 3. Many viewers feel the show glossed over this betrayal while thrusting Jack back into their lives as a sperm donor, undermining the essence of a queer couple’s journey. Fans argue that the storyline perpetuates negative bisexual representation, as it diverts attention from the couple’s relationship and involves a male character inappropriately.
Comparisons have been drawn to a similar dynamic in Grey’s Anatomy, where Teddy’s past with Tom complicates her current relationship with Owen. Viewers question why a couple with a history of infidelity would invite that same person into their family as a co-parent. Many hope that Carina and Maya will reconsider their choice, wishing for a more authentic exploration of their relationship without involving past partners
