Grey’s Anatomy, the iconic medical drama, has secured a renewal for its 21st season on ABC. With this continuation, the show solidifies its status as the longest-running primetime medical drama, it’s also ABC’s longest-running primetime scripted series.
The renewal comes as no surprise, given the show’s enduring popularity and ability to reinvent itself. With a new showrunner, Meg Marinis, at the helm, the series continues to captivate audiences with fresh storylines and evolving characters.
The creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes, expressed her gratitude to the fans, stating, “The loyalty and love of Grey’s Anatomy fans has propelled us into a historic 21st season, and I could not be more grateful.” She also praised the new showrunner, Meg Marinis, for her storytelling prowess, adding, “Meg Marinis’ storytelling is a gift that continues to keep the show vibrant, compelling and alive, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for next season.”
The cast of the current season includes Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Kim Raver, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, and Anthony Hill, among others. The season will also feature the return of fan-favourite Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins.
With the show’s 20th season currently airing, fans are eager to see what new storylines and challenges the writers have in store for the beloved characters. T
Grey’s Anatomy continues to be a cultural phenomenon, with its impact extending beyond the screen. The series has inspired spinoffs, webisodes, and even a deal with Netflix to stream all previous seasons.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays at 9/8c on ABC.
