Why is Mina leaving 'The Resident'? Shaunette Renee Wilson explains her exit

April 20th episode of Resident ended in sness for Mina Okafor's fans as it was  last episode of one of Resident's original characters in show. After featuring in 4 seasons of Resident, Shaunette Renee Wilson announced her departure from series as she thinks it is right time for her to leave.

Why is Mina leaving Resident?

entire season 4 of show was centred around Mina and AJ planning ir trip to Nigeria. However, ir plans go for a toss when AJ gets shocking news that his mor has lung cancer and knowing that his mor only has a few years to live, he decides to stay back and take care of his ailing mor. Mina Okafor understands AJ's predicament but she is totally committed to idea of moving away. final moments of episode titled Into Unknown, shows Mina getting sentimental and cherishing her time with her friends before bidding farewell to Chastain.

Shaunette Renee Wilson bids ieu to Resident

While in show, it is shown that Mina leaves country and moves to Nigeria after Dr Cain threatened her with deportation. However, in reality, Shaunette who plays role of Mina shared that reason behind her departure is that she feels her time in show is done and she does not wish to continue furr. Taking to Instagram, Shaunette announced her permanent departure from show and wrote, "After deeply thoughtful reflection, I approached producers some time ago asking to leave show and y agreed — and gave my character a wonderful sendoff. I am appreciative of m for allowing me to embody as beautiful of a soul as Dr Mina Okafor. I would also like to thank studio, network, cast, crew and, most of all, wonderfully dedicated fans of  Resident for ir support over last four seasons.”

Fans of actor and show were s by announcement but shared that y understand where she comes from and is in support of her decision. Fans also said that y will miss her in show and wished her best of luck for her future endeavours.

According to TV Line, makers of series revealed that even though Shaunette's exit from show was heartbreaking for m, fans should not be s as y have a lot in store for AJ who will be dealing with Mina's exit and worry of losing his mor in coming episodes. producers of show also ded that y have left Mina's storyline open and if Shaunette ever decides to return to show, ir doors are always open. 

(Promo Image Courtesy: Shaunette Renee Wilson Instagram)