ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy is beloved by many, and those passionate fans are in luck because Shonda Rimes’s long-running drama has been renewed for a 15th season.
According to E News, Channing Dungey, the ABC Entertainment president, has said “Grey’s Anatomy has a special place in my heart and millions of viewers feel the same way. Thanks to fiercely loyal fans who have been on this journey since the beginning, and new generations of viewers who continue to discover the joy and drama of Grey Sloan Memorial, the show is as strong as ever.”
While the numbers show that fans are obviously excited (Grey’s is ABC’s number one drama among adults 18-49), is Grey’s really as good as it once was?
Over the course of 14 seasons, we have said good-bye to many beloved characters—and two more actors, Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw, will be departing after the current season. Additionally, plot points are continuously recycled (I mean how many disastrous events can occur in the Seattle area?). What started as a unique and interesting take on the medical drama, Grey’s has quickly gone from must-see-TV to a mundane hour of weekly television.
Shonda Rimes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of television, though, but instead of her constantly trying to breathe new life into Grey’s Anatomy, I would rather see her use her skills to develop new works.
Let’s look towards the future of Shondaland and TGIT and enjoy the Golden Years of Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix, shall we?