ABC addresses what's in store for the future of Grey's Anatomy

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19 May 2021, 13:23

The US's longest-running medical drama has broken its own bones (read: record). Earlier this month it was renewed for an 18th season - but is it coming close to its final offering? Not if Craig Erwich president of ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals can help it.

Deadline quoted him as saying: "Grey's Anatomy continues to be a ratings juggernaut. The fans loved this season. I thought Grey's Anatomy did a really incredible job this year telling the stories of all the frontline heroes who are fighting the good fight against COVID. We will take Grey's Anatomy for as long as we can."

On the audience having COVID fatigue, he said: "I think Grey's Anatomy, Station 19 and The Good Doctor were all incredibly strong this year.

"I think these shows deserve a tremendous amount of credit. Not only did they return to production very quickly and really responsibly but broadcast television and ABC led the way telling the stories that are reflecting what was going on in the world."

Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey) said previously in March about the show's future: "We honestly have not decided. We are really trying to figure it out right now.

"What story do we tell to end a show this iconic? How do we do it? I just want to make sure we do this character, and this show, the fans... I want to make sure we do it right."