Over the past 10 seasons, Grey's Anatomy's Cristina Yang (played
by Sandra Oh) has weathered breakups, plane crashes, crazed
gunmen, actual exploding bazookas, cardiothoracic attendings
unable to keep up with her talent, and hundreds of surgeries. As
she's navigated that chaos, she's cemented herself as one of the
most groundbreaking and memorable characters on television.
Tonight, the show and everyone who watches it lose her.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below  Audiences typically like
their television heroines optimistic, kind, put-together, and
maybe a little spunky. There's a reason why supportive moms like
Tami Taylor, compassionate office mates like Pam Halpert, and
twee romantics like Jess Day are so beloved. Bright, shiny
characters are never in short supply; Grey's itself has had
plenty over the years, from Izzie Stevens (smiler, baker, and
marrier of dead men) to Arizona Robbins (healer of tiny humans
and wearer of roller skate sneakers).  More From ELLE  Compared
to them — compared to anyone