Derek Shepherd is my favorite male character on Grey's Anatomy because Patrick is my favorite actor not to mention that he is hot and sexy. I love Grey's Anatomy mainly because of Derek played by Patrick Dempsey and Meredith played by Ellen Pompeo. Even when Derek is played by Patrick as a jealous jerk, I still love him. Derek has amazing chemistry with Meredith played by Ellen Pompeo. If and when Patrick does leave the show, Derek will always be my favorite male character. Derek has been so great over the past seven seasons because Patrick Dempsey has does an amazing job. I cried when he got shot and Patrick played that scene well. I think it's one of my favorite scenes that Patrick has done as Derek over the years. Derek Shepherd is and will always be my favorite male character on Grey's Anatomy just like Patrick Dempsey is and will always be my favorite actor on Grey's Anatomy.