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Given the enormous popularity of the Grey's Anatomy universe, in which the flagship show recently concluded season 20 with a season 21 renewal already approved, Station 19 lasting seven seasons before falling off the air is not exactly shocking. Following Kate Walsh's character Addison Montgomery, the last spinoff Private Practice likewise managed six seasons before concluding in 2013. Running for 124 episodes between 2012 and 2018, Rhimes' other blockbuster drama Scandal, which starred Kerry Washington as D.C. crisis management Olivia Pope, likewise spanned seven seasons.
Addison Montgomery returned to Grey's Anatomy following the close of Private Practice, with Kate Walsh filling in for eight episodes spread over seasons 18 and 19.
Following the closing of Station 19, Shonda Rhimes has sent a touching letter. Rhimes executive produced the show, which was the second spinoff from her continuing blockbuster medical drama Gray's Anatomy, which debuted in 2005. Before the Station 19 season 7 finale aired on May 30, the show tracked the titular unit of the Seattle Fire Department throughout the course of seven seasons and 105 total episodes. Show's ensemble cast of Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon, Barrett Doss, Danielle Savre, and Jay Hayden.
Shonda Rhimes posted on Instagram recognizing the closing of Station 19. Rhimes included several pictures of the long-running spinoff's ensemble along with a note thanking the individuals behind the show. She said "these beloved characters will continue to hold space, reminding us of our humanity and the transforming power of storytelling."
Regardless of Grey's Anatomy and Rhimes series' overall popularity, the Station 19 finale marks a new milestone for the prolific television writer. In terms of both the numbers of seasons and the number of episodes, the fire station-based spinoff has formally lasted the longest among the shows Rhimes was an executive producer but not the creator or co-creator for. The most notable series Rhimes has produced thus far as an executive producer are broken down below:
The Netflix Regency era romantic show Bridgerson has every chance to surpass Station 19 in terms of seasons. Based on a run of eight books, the successful drama is still under development and has already spawned the prequel spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (written by Rhimes). Even if it does finally adapt the whole series, it will still probably be at least five years before the show can surpass the Grey's spinoff, so the newly finished series will remain the record it has just beaten for quite some time.
An ABC spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, Station 19 debuted in 2018 The show tracks the personal and professional life of the Seattle Fire Station 19 firemen. Sometimes grey's Anatomy and Station 19 feature crossover events whereby a plot is shown on one night across both shows.
With its gripping stories, emotive themes, and superb cast performances, the show has attracted a large audience that will enchant you. The program has been successful and will attract viewers that enjoy its narrative approach even with the conclusion.