Last Thursday “Grey’s Anatomy” officially killed off two of its most beloved characters and left others scattered across the country or bedridden. If this is a surprise because you haven’t caught up on TiVo, you aren’t a real “Grey’s Anatomy” fan.

A terrible, unrealistic plane crash left many Americans distraught in the season eight finale and had us glued to the television last Thursday to see who lived in the season nine premiere that would change the show forever.

Lexie Grey and Mark Sloan’s love affair is to continue in another life, after the famous couple died between these two episodes. While one would think most people would have a lonely sob with cookie dough to deal with this unforgettable loss, this is not the case for some avid fans.

“Grey’s Anatomy” writer Shonda Rhimes received many hateful tweets from fans about her decision to end the lives of the famous lovebirds. As if it is not enough to tweet the entire happening of the show and spoil it for people who believe in DVR, some ridiculous fans went as far as writing threats over a simple television show.

While I admit to having been emotionally invested in this show from the start, it is absolutely outrageous for fans to result to such an act. “Grey’s Anatomy” is known for its dramatic twists and cliffhangers – after all, that’s what keeps viewers returning season after season. Up to this point, quite a few major characters have died over the years in anxiety-filled hospital shootings and bus accidents; fans are actually surprised that more would die as the result of a plane crash?

I might or might not have shed a few tears over the loss of Lexie and “McSteamy,” and I was even more unhappy about the fate of my favorite character, Arizona, but I would never call out the writer of the show for her judgment that has obviously gotten her nine years of fame so far.

I understand being upset, but it is important to remember that it is just a show, people! While we all love the characters of our favorite television shows and feel as if they are real figures in our every day lives, it is unnecessary to tweet hateful things at the creators of our cherished addictions.

For my “Grey’s Anatomy” fans still troubled by Rhimes’ decisions, she has a WhoSay account that explains the deaths.

“In the end, I had to do what was right for the integrity of the character,” she said. “Mark would never willingly abandon Sofia and he would never willingly abandon Callie. So Mark dies. And he and Lexie get to be together in a way. Their love remains true.”

Tori Lee is a senior majoring in dance and public relations. Her column runs biweekly on Mondays.