Grey’s Anatomy: 5 Times Callie Torres Was An Overrated Character (& 5 She Was Underrated)

For ten years, Callie Torres was a key part of Grey’s Anatomy. She had her frustrating moments, but she often went unappreciated in the medical drama.

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Over the last ten years, Grey’s Anatomy has seen a lot of significant departures from the show. While some of them had very dramatic and eventful exits, some were a little underwhelming and anti-climatic. One of these included Sara Ramírez, who left the show after a decade-long arc.

Callie was one of the more memorable characters as fans saw her involved in some important and monumental storylines. She was a loyal and supportive friend, who would go to the ends of the earth to protect her loved ones. However, Callie wasn’t perfect by any means. While some of her actions were underappreciated, there were also times where she had fans wanting to tear their hair out.

10 Overrated: Terrible Leadership Skills

Despite Callie having all the qualities to make a great leader, she failed to step up when it mattered most. Her tenure as Chief Resident didn’t last long after she failed to get the respect of her colleagues and made Bailey do most of her duties. When she proposed an unusual approach to operations, Callie needed her colleagues’ reassurance to help her through.

Even when she got a seat on the hospital board, Callie wasn’t as opinionated or vocal as the other members. Overall, she wasn’t very good in pressured situations.

9 Underrated: Handling Izzie & George Affair Reveal

While Izzie and George’s affair brought a lot of emotional pain (even for fans), the viewers should give Callie more credit for the way she handled the situation. When most people find out their partners have had an affair, there tends to be a confrontation of some sort.

However, Callie handled the situation with maturity when she decided she wanted to talk things through. Even when Izzie humiliated her in the cafeteria, Callie took the moral high ground and walked away. How Callie managed to remain composed at this moment is anyone’s guess…

8 Overrated: Friendship With Cristina

While most fans believe Callie and Cristina had one of the most underrated friendships, now may be the time to really look at the flaws in the relationship. Despite Cristina being there for Callie in her time of need, the orthopedic surgeon never seemed to return the favor.

When Cristina was struggling with PTSD, Callie tried to pressure her into moving out. When Hunt humiliated Cristina in front of their friends, Callie didn’t check in on her. Even when Owen and Cristina split up, Callie failed to show her support. Maybe this friendship is not as iconic as people believe them to be.

7 Underrated: Friendship With Meredith

When fans rewatch the old episodes, did anyone else notice the special bond Callie and Meredith had? In Callie’s final seasons, Meredith and the orthopedic surgeon grew closer as they bonded over their marital woes and children.

It first began when Callie stayed in Meredith’s house after splitting with Arizona. While she was there, Callie helped Meredith with Bailey. When Derek and Meredith were struggling with long-distance, Callie took her out drinking and eased her fears. Callie even put her relationship with Penny on hold out of loyalty to Meredith. It’s a shame they never got more scenes before Callie left.

6 Overrated: Treatment Of Arizona In Custody Trial

Season 12 saw Calzona fans’ loyalty split down the middle as they battled for the custody of Sofia. While Callie has often be seen as one of the friendliest and most accommodating people, she was the complete opposite in this case. She was so cutthroat and ruthless — especially when she allowed her lawyer to assassinate Arizona’s character.

Not only did she degrade Arizona’s social life but she also tried to make out her was a terrible mother. It’s a bit ironic considering the case was brought about after Callie tried to move to another city for a woman she barely knew.

5 Underrated: A Great Surgeon

Fans have seen a lot of talented surgeons grace the halls of Grey-Sloan. However, only few get the recognition they deserve — Callie being one. When it comes to Callie’s surgical prowess, people tend to overlook her skills because she hasn’t got accolades to her name. Yet, she too has been involved in some extraordinary and groundbreaking surgeries.

Remember when she reconstructed Derek’s hand by building cartilage from scratch? Or when she made Sunder Atluri walk again despite his polio making it near impossible. Let’s also not forget how she made a man walk after experimenting with therapeutic hypothermia.

4 Overrated: Personal Judgment Affects Her Professionalism

As evidenced by the partnership she had with Jo, Callie had the potential to be a good teacher if she put her mind to it. However, she was always seen to let herself down when she allowed her personal life to affect her professional judgment.

Remember when she neglected her Chief Resident duties because she was too concerned with Izzie and George? Or when she started treating Leah Murphy differently once she discovered the resident and Arizona had a fling. Let’s not forget how she passed Webber’s case onto an intern because she was still mad he didn’t make her an attending.

3 Underrated: Embracing Her Sexuality

When the writers first began exploring Callie’s sexuality, the orthopedic surgeon was still in the midst of her journey of self-discovery. However, as the years progressed, the viewers had the pleasure of watching her turn into an LGTBQ+ icon as she became to embrace her bisexuality.

This was particularly resonant in the season 12 premiere, where Callie confronted a bigoted mother over her threats of her sending her daughter to a gay conversion camp. Considering how her parents struggled with her sexuality, it was good to see Callie become a vocal supporter and fight for those who had no one in their corner.

2 Overrated: Callie & Penny’s Relationship

Over her ten years on the show, fans believed Callie was a loyal and attentive partner. However, her relationship with Penny showed she had a bit of a mean streak.

When Callie lost custody of Sofia, it appeared that the orthopedic surgeon blamed Penny. When the resident tried to console her, she shrugged her off and ended the relationship. All around the workplace, Callie treated Penny coldly and dismissed her. It was a little unfair considering it could have been avoided if she had communicated with Arizona.

1 Underrated: Her Role In Arizona’s Recovery

Over the course of the series, Callie and Arizona’s relationship was tested as the couple faced many trials and tribulations. One of the biggest challenges they faced came in the aftermath of the plane crash, as it was revealed that Arizona had lost her leg. While many sympathized with Arizona’s pain, not a lot of people recognize Callie’s strength and struggles.

Although Callie wasn’t on the plane, she suffered just as much as the “Grey Sloan Seven.” She lost her best friend and the father of her child; she struggled with Arizona’s recovery; she also had to look after Sofia while balancing her work life. Throughout it all, Callie proved how strong and compassionate she was.

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