ABC has released the first promo for Grey's Anatomy Season 9.

And while the video mostly just takes us back through the carnage that resulted from the Grey's Anatomy Season 8 finale, it should still get fans rather excited and intrigued for the aftermath to come this fall.

See for yourself:

This is what we know so far about Season 9...

• Gaius Charles will recur as a new doctor at Seattle Grace.
• At least one other surgeon - an older, elite physician - will also be added to the cast.
• Chyler Leigh, of course, will not be back as Lexie.
• The return of Eric Dane as Mark Sloan is not guaranteed.

Are you excited for the upcoming season, Grey's Anatomy fans? Did the May finale leave you newly energized for life in Seattle? Or has the death of Lexie soured you forever on this drama?

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