They often thought the show would end after X or Y season, but the show keeps finding new viewers thanks to Netflix binge-watching.
Show creator Shonda Rhimes and fellow producers have talked about Grey’s Anatomy finding new life on Netflix.
And that’s why Grey’s Anatomy is currently airing its 15th season, with Season 16 all-but-certain, making Grey’s the longest-running primetime medical drama ever.
Grey’s Anatomy is actually #2 on the list of top 10 binge-watched shows of 2018, behind Friends, per TV Time data (via Variety).