{"id":436247,"date":"2026-05-20T06:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/436247\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T06:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:25:14","slug":"greys-anatomy-is-getting-another-spin-off-but-should-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/436247\/","title":{"rendered":"Grey\u2019s Anatomy is getting another spin-off\u2026 but should it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greys Anatomy is one of the most enduring medical dramas on television<\/a> with a solid fan base even after more than 20 years on air. With two existing spin-offs, a universe spanning a multitude of emergency services and a 23rd season in the works, Grey\u2019s doesn\u2019t seem to be slowing down. <\/p>\n

But now, the Greys Anatomy world is expanding <\/a>with it\u2019s production company, Shondaland, announcing a brand new Grey\u2019s Anatomy spin-off based in Texas. <\/p>\n

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Grey\u2019s Anatomy began in 2005.(Credit: (Image: Getty))<\/p>\n

In a statement by Grey\u2019s Anatomy showrunner and executive producer Meg Marinis, the third spin off (and fourth Grey\u2019s-based series) is slated for a midseason 2027 release. The series is set in a rural West Texas medical centre and follows the cast as they deal with the unique challenges of being an isolated medical unit. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am incredibly excited to expand the\u00a0Grey\u2019s Anatomy\u00a0universe,\u201d Marinis said, per Deadline<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis opportunity will bring new characters and stories to life that will embody the same heart, emotion and connection audiences have loved from\u00a0Grey\u2019s\u00a0for more than two decades \u2014 all set in my home state of Texas. I am so grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating this dynamic world and feel so fortunate that I get to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unlike the other spin-off series Private Practice and Station 19 which are led by established characters, the new series will feature mostly f fresh faces that we haven\u2019t seen before. <\/p>\n

Do audiences want another Grey\u2019s Anatomy spin-off? <\/p>\n

Since 2005, Grey\u2019s Anatomy has been a steadfast weekly appointment on our screens. In 2007, Shondaland released Private Practice, led by Kate Walsh\u2019s Dr. Addison Montgomery. Then, in 2018, it expanded the universe into the heated world of fire fighting by following Miranda Bailey\u2019s (Chandra Wilson) husband Ben Warren (Jason George). <\/p>\n

While there are fans who have seen every episode, of every offering of the Grey\u2019s Anatomy universe, some superfans admit that they\u2019re wearing thin. <\/p>\n

Carolyn Hiblen is one of those superfans has seen every episode of Grey\u2019s Anatomy. In fact, she even wrote THIS<\/a> article ranking the best moments from the series 22-season history. <\/p>\n

Despite adoring Private Practice (\u201cIt was the only other series that was guaranteed to leave me in tears every single episode\u201d), even Carolyn admits its been hard to stay interested in all of the spin-offs. <\/p>\n

\"\"Private Practice was the first Grey\u2019s Anatomy spin-off series. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it all came down to the characters, and Addi is one I adore, so wherever she was going, I was happy to follow,\u201d Carolyn tells TV WEEK<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I\u2019m a big fan of Miranda Bailey\u2019s (Chandra Wilson) husband, Ben Warren (Jason George), and watched a couple of episodes of Station 19, I didn\u2019t really get into it, and I was glad that he came back to Grey\u2019s fulltime in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Station 19 came out in 2018, showing a new side to emergency workers. <\/p>\n

But would she watch the new Texas-based series? Politely, no. <\/p>\n

\u201cDespite being a hardcore Grey\u2019s fan, I wouldn\u2019t watch just any old spin-off show connected to the Grey\u2019s universe,\u201d Carolyn explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it would depend on which characters were involved. From what I\u2019m hearing, this new Texas-based spin-off series might focus on Debbie Allen\u2019s character, Catherine Fox, along with a host of new characters, which just isn\u2019t enough of a draw for me. <\/p>\n

\u201cCatherine is a peripheral Grey\u2019s character at best \u2013 and not a particularly likeable one at that! \u2013 nor one I enjoy watching, so if she\u2019s the big \u2018drawcard\u2019 then I\u2019m out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Debbie Allan has played Catherine Fox on the show since season eight in 2011. <\/p>\n

The spin-off vs original debate <\/p>\n

At the core of all of these television debates in 2026 is the question: Should networks be spending money on existing universe spin-offs, revivals or reboots, or should they be investing in original content? <\/p>\n

If you ask Carolyn, it\u2019s time Shonda worked on something new. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think Shonda Rhimes is a visionary and I\u2019ve loved pretty much everything she\u2019s ever produced via her production company, Shondaland \u2013 most notably How To Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton, The Catch and Inventing Anna,\u201d she explains. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think her strength lies in discovering and nurturing new talent, and coming up with fresh ideas, so, personally, I think that\u2019s where she should focus, rather than on spin-offs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carolyn isn\u2019t alone in this opinion. <\/p>\n

For many (myself included) it\u2019s never been more important for networks and creatives to be working on original concepts on all creative fronts \u2014 especially in an age so rampant with the use of AI. <\/p>\n

But with teams getting smaller and budgets getting cut, who can blame networks for following a formula of what works. <\/p>\n

And after all, we know Greys works enough for it to inspire 22 seasons and two (soon to be three!) spin-offs.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, no matter which side of the debate you\u2019re on, one thing is clear: without strong writing, compelling characters and powerful storytelling, audiences won\u2019t stick around \u2014 and that\u2019s a much bigger problem to diagnose.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to catch up on Greys Anatomy, Private Practice or Station 19, you can watch them all on Disney+<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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