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Shonda Rhimes and her Shondaland banner renew their overall deal with Netflix for five additional years, continuing a collaboration that began in 2017 and expanding beyond TV/film to include gaming, merchandise and live events, while Netflix supports Shondaland’s inclusion initiatives; Bridgerton remains a flagship project alongside titles like Inventing Anna.
Shonda Rhimes has renewed her five-year overall deal with Netflix, keeping Shondaland’s exclusive development of series, films, games, merchandise and live events on the streamer. Bridgerton remains a Netflix flagship with hundreds of millions of views, and Season 5 is currently in production in London, with spin-offs and Bridgerton-related projects in the works. Rhimes’ Netflix slate also includes Inventing Anna and The Residence, and Netflix continues to back Shondaland’s inclusion initiatives like the Ladder Program as their partnership extends into new stories for a global audience.
Deadline reports that Bridgerton Season 5 will pair Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) with Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza) as romantic leads, with production underway in the UK. Francesca, grieving her husband, reenters the marriage market for pragmatic reasons, while Michaela’s return to London sparks a new love story. Netflix had renewed Seasons 5 and 6 in 2025; Season 4 focused on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek, and Season 5’s release date has not been set, with a potential early 2028 return. Exec producers: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen.
Netflix and Shondaland have announced the release date, cast, and trailer for their upcoming series 'The Residence.'
Shonda Rhimes bids farewell to the series Station 19, a spinoff of Grey's Anatomy, as its finale airs tonight. She expressed gratitude to the cast, writers, and crew on Instagram, highlighting their impact and the lasting legacy of the characters.
The cast and crew of "Station 19" warn fans to prepare for an emotional series finale airing on May 30 on ABC. With Season 7 being the last, new co-showrunners Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige aimed to deliver a meaningful and satisfying conclusion. The cast suggests fans have wine, champagne, and tissues ready, as the final episode promises to be both heartbreaking and fulfilling. The show hopes to leave a legacy of inspiring stories and meaningful conversations, and fans can revisit the series on Hulu.
ABC has renewed "Grey's Anatomy" for a 21st season, making it the longest-running primetime medical drama and ABC's longest-running scripted series. The new season is expected to consist of 18 episodes and comes as a vote of confidence for showrunner Meg Marinis. The series, which remains socially popular and has seen a streaming resurgence, continues to be a key asset for Disney, with its library being a centerpiece of the company's streaming platform.
The cast of "Bridgerton" gathered for a fan event to tease the upcoming third season, revealing episode titles, character photos, and a surprise fan wedding announcement. The season will delve deeper into the characters' stories, with hints about the Mondriches' inheritance, Lady Danbury's past, and Eloise's challenges. Cast members shared personal insights and reflections on their characters, while fans expressed excitement for the new season, set to premiere on May 16. Showrunner Jess Brownell discussed her commitment to the fans, and the event featured interviews with cast members and fans' hopes for the upcoming season.
Ruby Barker, who played Marina in the hit show Bridgerton, has criticized Netflix and Shondaland for not providing support after she experienced two "psychotic breaks." Barker revealed during an interview on Oxford University's LOAF Podcast that she received no support from either the streaming platform or the production company. She expressed distress over her sudden fame and the pressure to promote the show, as well as the toll that her character's turmoil and isolation took on her mental health. Barker's character, Marina, faces rejection and shame due to a scandalous pregnancy in Regency-era London society. Despite her Instagram following growing and her life changing drastically, she claims to have received no support during that time.