This interview contains spoilers for "If You Leave," the Nov. 14 episode of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." After eight seasons and more than 130 episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli) has wrapped up his residency at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

The actor opens up about saying farewell to a character he's played for seven years, the similarities he's had with his Levi Schmitt and how the political climate is villainizing queer people.

"I'm excited to see that play out with two queer men, specifically. I think that's a moment we don't see enough on television," Borelli tells PEOPLE of Levi and James' relationship on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Note: This story contains spoilers from "Grey's Anatomy" Season 21, Episode 7. Dr. Levi Schmitt said goodbye to "Grey's Anatomy," ending his 133-episode run with a true happy ending. Actor Jake Borelli,

The story includes details about Episode 2107 of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, “If You Leave” Popular longtime Grey’s Anatomy cast member Jake Borelli bid farewell to the venerable medical drama in the Nov. 14 episode as his character,

Jake Borelli, who has played the role of Dr. Levi Schmitt on Grey’s Anatomy for seven seasons, has opened up about his grief about the character leaving his role behind. In the most recent episode, Levi bids farewell to his coworkers at Grey Sloan Memorial and takes a job in Texas that specializes in pediatric research.