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Grey’s Anatomy is returning from its hiatus tonight, and this could be the beginning of the end for the ABC drama. Talks for season 18 are currently taking place, but the cast and showrunner of the series are prepared for the series to end.
Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Jesse Williams, Camilla Luddington, Caterina Scorsone, Kelly McCreary, Giacomo Gianniotti, Chris Carmack, Jake Borelli, Greg Germann, Richard Flood, and Anthony Hill star in the long-running drama, which has followed Meredith Grey (Pompeo) since the start of her medical career.
Showrunner Krista Vernoff said the following about the ABC drama’s future, per The Hollywood Reporter:
“I’m planning a season and a finale that could function as either a season finale or a series finale. I’m planning for both contingencies and it’s hard and it’s not ideal. It’s not where I wish we were. I’ve told them that I have to know before I’m making the finale what we’re making. Because there are a couple of character threads that will change. I’ve got plans for both contingencies. Either there will be closure or I will build something in that allows me to have a bit of a cliffhanger and a thread for next season.”
Station 19, a sister series to Grey’s Anatomy, is still up for renewal as well. Could fans see another spin-off in the future? Vernoff said the following about that possibility:
“It’s been so complicated and so difficult to come back to production during the pandemic. We are on fumes. I don’t really have creative space for imaginings of what might happen next year; I’m trying to get through this season. Once I know if this is the final season or not, I can start to try to imagine other things. But trying to simultaneously plan for the end of the series and the end of the season — if it’s not the end of the series — it’s like breaking two shows. That’s what I’ve got bandwidth for. That, Station 19 and Rebel. That’s enough.”
Viewers will need to wait to find out if this is the last season of Grey’s Anatomy. The series is still a big hit for the network, and Station 19 has helped breathe new life into the medical drama.
What do you think? Is it time for Grey’s Anatomy to end on ABC? Do you want an 18th season?
As much as I love the show, I think this is a good time to end it. Either Meredith survives and finds a happy ever after,or she dies and finds a happy ever after with McDreamy in the other world. But somehow, the series is starting to get that feel of dragging it out…it´s time.
No not right now plz
Grey’s is my favorite show! I would hate to see it end. But I do know nothing lasts forever; but at least give us one more season (after this one), BEFORE you end it!
I have been watching greys since it started. Please continue the show
I have watched this show since season 1 episode 1 and I still love this show. But it’s time to put it to pasture before there is literally no one left.
Love this show n hope it never ends
No no no please do not cancel Grey’s Anatomy. I just started watching it again. During the pandemic I started watching season 12 when martin Henderson was on and have continued watching it all the way up to the current episode. I like it just as much now as I did from the beginning! So please don’t cancel it now!!
Please, please please please do not end grays this year please do season 18 if for nothing else because you can’t lose all this time in a year that has been so tragic and do this to your viewers please give us season 18 and let that be your last I have not missed one episode in 17 years I have been glued to my TV I have every season on DVD I watch reruns I have more things in my house Grey’s Anatomy I can answer every trivia question you have been a part of my life for what… Read more »
Please do not end Grey’s Anatomy!!!!
I have watched Grey’s from the beginning. I have loved it. However, it was much better in its early seasons. Not a fan of the new interns they have had the last 2-3 seasons. But would be sad to see it end.
I love Grey’s Anatomy and have watched it since day one!! Please don’t take it away!!! I’m not ready!!!
A year and half ago I would have said yes but the show took a turn and was rejuvenated. I think another season would be good as other character development has occurred and it would be interesting to see where it goes. Good luck hope Grey’s has another season
Just end it. This show is nonsense since ten or so years.
If the 18th will be the last, fine, no problem they’ve done absolutely well for 17 seasons
I’d hate to see another great show come to an end. However, when it happens can there please be true happy endings and completions for ALL THE MAIN CHARACTERS! Nothing worse than leaving faithful followers unsatisfied with an ending.