 The character has received generally positive feedback from television critics . Weeks after Hunt 's first appearance on the show , Matt Roush of TV Guide commented that " Hunt / McKidd is the most encouraging thing to happen to Grey 's Anatomy in quite a while . " He also added : " The instant sparks between him [ Hunt ] and Yang were electrifying . " On the other hand , Robert Rorke of the New York Post states that McKidd was brought in as Hunt to " boost the sagging fortunes " of the show 's ratings . Kelley L. Carter of USA Today , describes Hunt as " hardcore " and " the antithesis of the other males on the show . " Chris Monfette of IGN said that the fifth season of Grey 's Anatomy was an improvement on the previous two seasons , attributing this in part to the introduction of " fresh , new characters " , Owen and Arizona Robbins ( Jessica Capshaw ) . He also referred to McKidd as " the season [ five ] ' s best , most effective addition " , adding : 
