Why Derek Shepherd Is Not Really The McDreamy We Remember

#greysanatomy #meredithgrey #derekshepherd #bingeworthy Derek Shepherd is famous for his "McDreamy" charm on Grey's Anatomy. However, a closer look at his relationship with Meredith Grey in the hit television drama series reveals a completely different story. Is Derek Shepherd actually a toxic partner? In this video essay, I discuss the complicated relationship between Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd. While they are a popular couple that has been shipped for over a decade, a modern rewatch exposes a pattern of behavior that was anything but dreamy. Starting with the glaring power imbalances from Meredith's intern year, Derek's tendency to sabotage her career and take credit for her medical breakthroughs, to how he repeatedly used her deepest childhood traumas against her. From his hidden marriage with Addison to his toxic jealousy and gaslighting, it makes you realize why Cristina Yang said that Derek was never the Sun to Meredith. What do you think? Was Derek a genuinely toxic partner, or just a deeply flawed human being? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. All video clips and audio used belong to their respective companies (ABC/Shondaland). No copyright infringement intended.