Solid medical drama Grey’s Anatomy has been a fixture on the small screen for the past two decades on the air, but will the series be renewed for season 22? Created by TV guru Shonda Rhimes, the long-running series follows the doctors and staff of the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Tasked with tackling a series of increasingly dramatic medical emergencies, the team at Grey Sloan must also balance their personal lives with their busy work schedules. While medical dramas are nothing new, Grey’s Anatomy broke the mold and continues to do so 20 years later.
As the series moves deeper into its second decade on the small screen, Grey’s Anatomy has seen a seemingly annual and near-constant cast change. While recent seasons have begun to lean more heavily on surprise returns from long-running characters , Grey’s has never failed to deliver the exciting medical action that has kept viewers tuned in over the years. While it seems like the Shonda Rhimes hit is finally coming to an end, the possibility of a 22nd season still seems like a foregone conclusion.
Considering how new season 21 is, it’s no surprise that Grey’s Anatomy season 22 hasn’t been renewed yet . However, ABC likely won’t cancel the show, and a new season is almost certain to happen. While Grey’s has seemingly been on the decline in recent years, the overwhelming popularity of the medical drama continues and it remains a ratings hit for the network. That alone is enough to warrant more episodes, not to mention the show’s two-decade legacy.
Even if ABC plans to cut Grey’s Anatomy early, canceling the series mid-season would be a bad business decision. With such a huge fan base and such a significant mark on television history, the end of Grey’s Anatomy wouldn’t come as a surprise. On the other hand, a show like Grey’s never really has to end , and as procedurals like Law & Order have proven, it can continue indefinitely even without any members of its original cast around. Regardless, ABC’s decision won’t take long.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Cast Details
The cast of Grey’s Anatomy season 22 is hard to predict, and while there’s a list of familiar faces who are likely to return , other returns are uncertain. The events of season 21 will inform what happens in season 22, and that goes for the cast as well. Longtime stars like Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Grey have taken a step back , and even surprise returns are temporary. Kali Rocha is returning as Sydney Heron in season 21, but the reunion probably won’t last into the new season.
