I need help.

I must save my 13-year-old daughter from “Grey’s Anatomy.”

On one hand I enjoy the fact that my kids are older, and we can watch television shows and movies in the house that don’t feature talking dogs performing essential city services.

OK, we all still watch “Bluey.” But that’s because “Bluey” is a masterpiece of storytelling fit for all ages.

On the other hand, I’m worried my oldest is steering her viewing habits to heartbreak and disappointment. On the recommendation of a friend, my 13-year-old has now binged almost three seasons of the Seattle-set medical drama. I don’t know if it ever gets better any time during the remaining 18 seasons.

To be clear, I am not being snooty about “Grey’s Anatomy.” Its 21-and-counting seasons make it one of the most successful shows of all time. For all those people who stuck with the show over the years, I’m happy for you.

While I never watched the show week to week, my wife and I utilized Netflix’s DVD service early in the show’s run to binge long stretches of episodes. It’s juicy fun with a terrific cast! Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson! McDreamy vs. McSteamy! That Katherine Heigl is going to be a superstar! And George O’Malley is the kind of lovable character you’d want to watch for decades!

I think we made it up until Heigl bailed in favor of a movie career. Many other beloved characters, I’m told, were lost along the way. McDreamy and McSteamy and McGeorgeOMalley all end up McDead! Oops, spoiler warning for decade-old episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

I’ve been to a Seattle hospital or two over the years (thankfully not as a patient), and I’m honestly surprised the city’s medical workers haven’t sued the show for defamation. So many doctors and familiar-looking guest stars die in such spectacular ways!

As someone who generally prefers movies and more close-ended television shows (seasons seven or eight are perfect for a series finale, in my opinion), I can’t help but worry about the frustration and turmoil facing my daughter. She doesn’t yet know how much television can truly disappoint you if you become too invested. Just look at what happened to “The Office” after Steve Carell left the show! I’m still Red Hulk angry about the “How I Met Your Mother” finale in 2014!

I tried my best to steer her away without spoiling too many of the storylines for her, although I have no idea if the show becomes less death-happy in its second decade. Last I heard, even the Meredith Grey of “Grey’s Anatomy” was no longer appearing regularly on the show. Just call it something else and end this madness!

I have plenty of excellent television and film to show her, but I also want her to let her interests carry her to what she likes so she can form her own taste. But I don’t know if I can handle living in a house where someone cares about McDreamy again. I’m too old.

At this point, I’m just hoping for Disney/Hulu to randomly remove the seasons, as our corporate overlords love to do every now and again.

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Tyler Wilson is a freelance writer, full-time student, and parent to four kids, ages 7-13. He is tired. He can be reached at twilson@cdapress.com.