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Grey’s Anatomy fans better buckle up because Season 21 of the medical drama was intense. That’s right – the showrunner has finally confirmed that the finale was a total game changer – not just full of emotional twists but the kind that will leave a lasting impression.

Moreover, it shook things up so much that the effects of the same will be carried well into the next season. Longtime fans of the show who have followed every plot and storyline will definitely feel the weight of this one, and it’s clear that the writers have set the stage for even more surprises ahead.

Grey’s Anatomy showrunner confirms Season 21 finale is all set to impact everyone in Season 22

Grey’s Anatomy can easily be one of the longest-running medical dramas on television, and it looks like it’s in no mood to stop anytime soon. Just recently, Season 21 of the show ended with...

Unlike its real-life subjects in the news, Good American Family has not exactly made a big splash in Gold Derby's Emmy charts. Following a mixed-to-negative critical and audience reception and muted online buzz throughout its eight-episode run, the Hulu limited series isn't expected to land any major nominations, according to the odds, which currently account for the series and top acting races. But people may be writing off the show too quickly. It's a top priority for Hulu in limited this year, and if the past few years have taught us anything, it's never to underestimate the streamer in this field.

Since becoming the first streaming service to win a series prize, with its flagship drama The Handmaid's Tale in 2017, Hulu has only been growing stronger at the Emmys, particularly in the limited series categories. It finally broke into the Best Limited Series race with Little Fires Everywhere in 2020, and...

For the last 20 years, Grey’s Anatomy has been at the top of the list of medical dramas. And after so many seasons, if you are wondering what’s next for the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, there’s some exciting news for you. The longest-running scripted primetime show on ABC is not ending anytime soon.

Shonda Rhimes’ masterpiece has survived cast changes, time slot shifts, and even a pandemic. Now, the show has been greenlit for its 22nd season. As we are recovering from Season 21’s finale, we are left with questions. Will Meredith Grey return full-time? Who survived the hospital explosion? Let’s also look at what the upcoming season might offer.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 is now officially confirmed Ellen Pompeo in Grey’s Anatomy | Credit: ABC

ABC has officially renewed Grey’s Anatomy for its 22nd season. The announcement was made on April 3, 2025, and the new season might premiere...

There is no doubt that one of the most able doctors on television, Dr. Meredith Grey, is an empathetic physician. However, the fictional world of Grey’s Anatomy has not stopped by making Meredith just a compassionate doctor, but also made her courageous.

If anyone ever doubted the courageous nature of Dr. Meredith Grey, they might be in for a major reawakening. Almost 20 seasons after Meredith risked her life by putting her hand on a bomb inside a patient in Season 2, her deadliest instinct has made a jarring comeback.

In Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 finale, flashes of the bold and courageous Meredith are seen as she puts herself in harm’s way for the greater good.

Spoiler alert: The piece contains spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 finale.

Meredith Grey risks her life again in the Season 21 finale

The May 15 episode of Grey’s Anatomy explored in the most nuanced way the emotions of a helpless mother.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 ended in explosive fashion on Thursday night.

We mean this literally.

The final moments of the May 15 episode featured Meredith walking out of the hospital… only to see an explosion take place several stories above her in the operating room.

The concluding shot was of Meredith … as she turned around and stared in shock at the blast, while Warren sprinted back to help.

Harry Shum Jr, Kim Raver, Jason George and Anthony Hill in Grey’s Anatomy season 21. (Disney/Anne Marie Fox)

What does this mean looking ahead? For a show that has never (Ever!) been shy about killing off a character… or four.

We know Ellen Pompeo will return in some capacity for Season 22 as Meredith.

We know the same about Warren, partly because we saw them outside of the building when the explosion occurred — but also because showrunner Meg Marinis confirmed as much...

Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about the Season 21 finale of Grey’s Anatomy, “How Do I Live.”

In a signature fashion, the Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 finale put the doctors at Grey Sloan through the wringer.

First, Jenna (Piper Perabo), the distraught mother of 9-year-old Dylan, resorted to extreme measures to try to save her daughter who continued to deteriorate following her brain surgery. Not willing to sit and wait as Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) advised her, Jenna took things into her own hands.

Using a tank with explosive gas from her husband’s work supply as a weapon, she forced Amelia to operate on her daughter to try and fix what didn’t work the first time. Amelia had to go lo-tech, relying on a magnifying glass and her instincts — with Lucas’ (Niko Terho) help — to perform the highly risky surgery. She was eventually joined by Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) for a...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 21, Episode 18.

“Grey’s Anatomy” ended Season 21 with a heart-stopping finale cliffhanger, leaving the fates of a good chunk of the Grey Sloan doctors hanging in the balance.

Episode 18, titled “How Do I Live,” followed the aftermath of Jo (Camilla Luddington) and Link’s (Chris Carmack) wedding. Tensions rose significantly after Jenna (Piper Perabo), the mother of a young patient of Amelia’s (Caterina Scorsone), sequestered her, Simone (Alexis Floyd) and Lucas (Niko Terho) in an Or and forced her to operate on her daughter while threatening to blow it up with a gas tank.

The hostage situation caught the attention of Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) — who was in the premises with the intention of selling off her shares of the hospital to fund her burgeoning Alzheimer’s research. In typical Meredith fashion, she ended up in the Or herself and helped diffuse the...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season 21 finale of Grey’s Anatomy, “How Do I Live.”]

Grey’s Anatomy warned viewers that an explosive finale was coming.

Heading into the season 21 ender, “How Do I Live,” that aired on Thursday night, the ABC medical drama’s official social media account posted two throwback photos of the memorable two-part finale back in season two (“It’s the End of the World” and “As We Know It”). That tense bomb-in-a-body-cavity episode saw Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) with guest stars Christina Ricci and Kyle Chandler trying to keep a bomb lodged in a patients’ chest from exploding.

“Same vibe,” wrote the ABC account.

This time, instead of a bomb, the mother (guest star Piper Perabo) of a child patient who had gone unresponsive after brain surgery brings a highly flammable acetylene tank into the operating room and forces Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) to perform a high-risk surgery to save her daughter. Interns Simone (Alexis Floyd...

Tonight, Season 21 of Grey's Anatomy will air its final episode, and it looks like it will be a banger. In order to tease the season finale, ABC released a slate of images that hint at the events that will shake up Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital once again. Titled "How Do I Live," the episode promises a high-stakes ending to the current season, and knowing how merciless the series can be, it wouldn't be a surprise if not everyone made it to the end.

The episode will have at least two turning points. The new interns will be excited to start their transition into the second-year residency, something that we've seen a couple of times in Grey's Anatomy, but it never gets old. After all, the mistakes and recklessness of interns have generated some of the best arcs in the show's entire history. Additionally, the series is bringing back the kind...

On Thursday May 15 2025, ABC broadcasts an episode of the series Grey’s Anatomy!

How Do I Live Season 21 Episode 18 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “How Do I Live,” promises to bring a mix of excitement and tension to the screen. As the interns gear up to transition into their second year of residency, there is a sense of anticipation and hope among them. This milestone marks a significant step in their medical journeys, and viewers can expect to see the characters navigating new challenges and responsibilities.

However, the excitement quickly turns to chaos when a medical emergency unfolds in the operating room. As the situation escalates, lives hang in the balance, creating a gripping atmosphere that keeps everyone on edge. The episode will likely showcase the interns’ skills and teamwork as they confront this high-stakes crisis. The pressure to perform under such circumstances will test their abilities and resolve,...

When it comes to the many dramas on television, they all have one thing in common: The women on them are dominating the conversation.

Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Niecy Nash-Betts (“Grotesquerie”), Kaitlin Olson (“High Potential”), Nicole Brydon Bloom (“Paradise”) and Ellen Pompeo (“Good American Family”) opened up about their careers during the Variety FYC TV Fest’s “Women Who Wow” panel, moderated by Emily Longeretta.

During the discussion, the actors shared which kind of shows they’re watching to relax after a long day of work.

“I love murder, so I turn to true crime to relax. They say that makes me a weirdo, but I don’t care,” said Nash-Betts, who also added that she and her wife are watching “Handmaid’s Tale.” She then shared what other content she watches to ease her mind. “Am I the only one who likes watching myself? Is it me? I...

Alan Ritchson established himself as one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood following his ongoing stint as the titular character in Reacher. While a fourth installment of the series is in development, Ritchson is busy working on some of his other projects, including the indie actioner Runner.

However, the production reportedly ran into trouble during its principal photography in Australia after an alleged on-set incident between the star and his manager, Dan Spilo. As a result, the latter, who is also known for his stint on the reality show Survivor, has been removed from the project and was also fired by Ritchson. Here is everything you need to know about the drama surrounding Dan Spilo.

Reacher star Alan Ritchson fires Dan Spilo after an on-set incident

Reacher star Alan Ritchson has reportedly parted ways with longtime manager Dan Spilo. In early May 2025, it was reported that Ritchson and Spilo...

Jo and Link got married on the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy and we have all the photos from their big day!

“Love You Like a Love Song” was the title of episode 17 of the current season and it featured the shotgun wedding between Camilla Luddington and Chris Carmack‘s characters.

Chris even sang an original song in the episode!

Showrunner Meg Marinis told TheWrap, “We’ve always wanted Chris to sing on the show, but we never wanted to do it gratuitously. We always wanted it to feel special and momentous. He probably sang that song 25 times that day on set … and he was so game to do it.”

Meg also opened up about the pressure of getting the episode right.

Keep reading to find out more…

“It’s a beautiful wedding that she definitely deserves, but of course it’s one they picked up from Mariana and Edgar...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 21, Episode 17.

“Grey’s Anatomy” hosted another iconic wedding, with Jo and Link tying the knot in a beautiful shotgun wedding that delivered on the big feelings — despite missing one key guest.

Episode 17, titled “Love You Like a Love Song,” followed as Jo (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) prepared for their big day after only four days of planning. The bride and groom were busy ahead of the ceremony, with Jo juggling getting ready with bonding with her future mother-in-law, and Link struggling to write his vows. His struggles paid off though as he surprised his bride with a swoonworthy vow song chronicling their long love story, and promising complete devotion for their growing family.

“We’ve always wanted Chris to sing on the show, but we never wanted to do it gratuitously. We always wanted it to feel special and momentous,...

"I was able to look more closely at what hero complexes are and what people's desires to help people are really all about," says Mark Duplass of his role as Michael Barnett in the Hulu limited series Good American Family. "Why did Michael and [wife] Kristine feel like they needed to adopt this girl? Was it really because they wanted to help her or were there other things involved?"

Good American Family tells the story of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian-born orphan with a rare form of dwarfism, whose adoption takes a dark turn when her new family begins to question her true identity. Duplass and Ellen Pompeo play her adoptive parents, the Barnetts, and newcomer Imogen Faith Reid stars as Natalia.

Duplass admits he was initially hesitant about the series. "I read some headlines," he tells Gold Derby. "I had seen a little bit of the documentary.When this came about,...

On Thursday May 8 2025, ABC broadcasts an episode of the series Grey’s Anatomy!

Love You Like a Love Song Season 21 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “Love You Like a Love Song,” promises to be an emotional and eventful installment. As the day of Jo and Link’s wedding finally arrives, excitement fills the air. Friends and family gather to celebrate this special moment, but the presence of unexpected visitors adds an intriguing twist to the festivities. The couple will have to navigate the joys and challenges that come with their big day, making for some heartfelt moments.

Meanwhile, Teddy and Owen find themselves facing a familiar face in need of medical attention. This unexpected encounter could bring back memories and possibly complicate their day. The dynamics of their relationship may be tested as they balance their personal lives with the demands of their medical practice.

In another part of the hospital,...

Grey’s Anatomy fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 21 Episode 18 episode titled How Do I Live!

Find out everything you need to know about the How Do I Live episode of Grey’s Anatomy, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Grey’s Anatomy How Do I Live Season 21 Episode 18 Preview

The upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “How Do I Live,” is set to air on ABC at 10:00 Pm on May 15, 2025. This episode promises to be an intense mix of excitement and drama as the interns prepare to transition into their second year of residency. With the stakes higher than ever, viewers can expect to see how the characters navigate the challenges that come with their new roles.

In this episode, the excitement among the interns is palpable as they look forward to their new responsibilities.

The excitement is palpable as “Grey’s Anatomy” returns for Season 21, Episode 18, titled “How Do I Live.” This episode promises to be a thrilling ride for fans, especially with the interns finally making the leap to second-year residency. The journey from being a first-year intern to a second-year resident is a significant milestone, and it brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Viewers will get a glimpse of the interns’ hopes and dreams as they embrace this new chapter in their medical careers.

However, the excitement quickly turns into chaos when a medical emergency strikes in the operating room. The high-stakes environment of the hospital is no stranger to emergencies, but this particular incident threatens lives and tests the skills of everyone involved. Tension will rise as the interns must put their training to the test, working alongside seasoned doctors to manage the crisis.

As the episode unfolds, the challenges faced...

Good American Family ended its run with a sizable audience on Disney+ and Hulu.

The finale drove 6.3M globally in its first six days of streaming, making it the biggest finale of the year across the two streamers, per Disney.

In fact, Disney also says its the third most-viewed finale ever for a Hulu Original, though the company didn’t give details on the top two finales for comparison.

Good American Family, which dramatizes the headline-capturing adoption of Natalia Grace, did appear to be generating quite a bit of buzz for Disney, consistently ranking in the top five on the Hulu Top 15 Today list every day since launch. That success carried over into social platforms as well, where the series scored the most TikTok engagements, shares, and new followers of all scripted Hulu Originals in 2025.

Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias,...

The finale of “Good American Family,” the Hulu limited series based on the adoption of Natalia Grace, reached 6.3 million views in its first six days of streaming.

That makes the episode Hulu’s third-most-watched finale of all time, as well as the biggest finale of 2025 thus far across both Hulu and Disney+, according to Disney. These comparisons are based on data gathered across all season finales, not first seasons or final seasons alone, with views being calculated by dividing total time streamed by an episode’s runtime.

“Good American Family” stars Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid as the Barnett family. Per the logline, the series follows “a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not...

It is easy to get swept into the world of this 8-part series, but it isn’t that easy to like the characters. They lie, cheat, they are cruel to those weaker than them, and worst of all, there is serious child abuse, a child is isolated and kept away from her basic rights, all in the guise of what is good for her.

The stunning series opens with the arrest for grave child abuse of Kristine Barnett (Ellen Pompeo) while she is lecturing an august gathering on child welfare. For the first two episodes the series, written in a labyrinth of lies and half-truths, feels like a loud pitch against adoption, as the adopted girl seems to terrorize her adoptive family . It feels almost like a warning against taking in orphans, if not against unprotected sex (we are better without such monsterous procreation).

But then the tables turn, the...

The wedding bells will ring in this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy. After a lengthy and rocky dating period, Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) are finally tying the knot, and the season's event is bringing back some familiar faces to our screens. Jo's best friend, Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli), is returning to witness the wedding first-hand, and ABC unveiled some first-look images from the new episode that show Borelli once again among his former co-stars. The episode airs this Thursday.

The return makes Borelli the latest alumnus to walk the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital floors after exiting the series. Season 21 brought several familiar faces back, including title character Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams), Season 3's Sydney Heron (Kali Rocha), Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), and Tom Koracick (Greg Germann).

Borelli left Grey's Anatomy in late 2024, and even though his departure is somewhat recent, fans found...

Partway through the sixth season of Shonda Rhimes' massive hit "Grey's Anatomy", we see Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, one of the series' original surgical interns played by Katherine Heigl, for the final time. To call Izzie's exit abrupt is ... an understatement. After getting fired from Seattle Grace-Mercy West hospital, Izzie flees, leaving her new husband, Dr. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers), behind. When she comes back in "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked," she suggests that maybe she and Alex can fix things; he tells her that's not possible, and Izzie is never seen or heard from again.

Characters leave "Grey's Anatomy" all the time. Patrick Dempsey's leading man, Dr. Derek Shepherd (often referred to as "McDreamy"), left the series in season 11, Sandra Oh hung up her stethoscope in season 10 when her character, Dr. Cristina Yang, moved to Switzerland, and even the titular Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo,...

Once upon a time, a little spinoff named Private Practice never got the chance to fully shine. Well, giving a quality show a second chance is never too late.

We’re not the only ones who feel the Kate Walsh-led series deserves another shot. The actress has expressed great interest in returning to the role of Addison Montgomery.

It’s been over a decade since the Finale of Private Practice, and in TV years, that’s more than a century — unless you ask loyal and faithful fans of the show who still rewatch it.

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If you’ve turned on a TV in the last, let’s say, five minutes, you probably ran into a medical drama with an attractive cast running around a hospital.

CBS welcomes any and every show with a scalpel, having premiered and renewed the Morris Chestnut-led medical mystery series Watson.

Medical...

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the finale of Hulu’s Good American Family.

Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass) may have been acquitted of child abuse charges in the finale of Hulu’s Good American Family, but he’s still faced with a reckoning, of sorts, about the role he played in Natalia Grace’s (Imogen Faith Reed) horrific childhood.

Unlike his wife Kristine (Ellen Pompeo), Michael takes a much more passive role in her mistreatment. It’s not his idea to abandon her in an Indiana apartment and move to Canada. He rarely even raises his voice at her, let alone impose the verbal lashings on her that Kristine does. And yet, he does nothing to stop any of it from happening to the eight-year-old.

“I think the monstrosity of some of what the character of Michael does in this show is in the subtlety, and is in particular in his passivity,...

[This story contains spoilers from the Good American Family season finale.]

Now that Good American Family has released its final episode, viewers have seen the full intent of the Hulu’s narrative project about Natalia Grace.

The eight-episode limited series, which is inspired by Grace’s viral real-life story, was first told from the perspectives of Kristine and Michael Barnett, the Indiana husband-and-wife who adopted Ukrainian-born Grace in 2010, and who are played by Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass. Halfway through, the series flipped to being told from the point of view of Grace, played by Imogen Faith Reid, and later introduced Grace’s next adoptive parent Cynthia Mans, played by Christina Hendricks.

The differing perspectives, which proved to be contradictory, had been promised by creator Katie Robbins. “We start the story in Kristine and Michael Barnett’s version of events and that slowly starts to shift over time, and we’re led to question if our...

The following contains spoilers from Wednesday’s episode of Survivor 48.

We were promised a revolution. That revolution did not come to fruition.

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In Wednesday’s Survivor, Kamilla was hoping to join Mary, Mitch and Star in order to force a tie against the Strong Four of Eva, Joe, Shauhin and Kyle. However,...

Grey’s Anatomy fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 21 Episode 17 episode titled Love You Like a Love Song!

Find out everything you need to know about the Love You Like a Love Song episode of Grey’s Anatomy, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Grey’s Anatomy Love You Like a Love Song Season 21 Episode 17 Preview

The upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “Love You Like a Love Song,” promises to be an emotional rollercoaster. Set to air on ABC at 10:00 Pm on May 8, 2025, this episode centers around the highly anticipated wedding day of Jo Wilson and Link, two beloved characters who have captured the hearts of fans throughout the series.

As the big day unfolds, viewers can expect to see familiar faces returning to the hospital, adding to the excitement and tension. The wedding will...

On Thursday May 1 2025, ABC broadcasts an episode of the series Grey’s Anatomy!

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone Season 21 Episode 16 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” promises to deliver another emotional and intense hour at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Amelia will take center stage as she faces a challenging situation. She is set to perform a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, which will test her skills and determination. This surgery could have serious implications, and viewers can expect to see Amelia navigate the pressures of the operating room while keeping the hopes of the young patient’s family in mind.

Meanwhile, the episode will also explore the dynamics between Winston and Jules. They will find themselves at odds over how to approach a trauma patient’s family. This disagreement may lead to tension between the two, highlighting their differing perspectives on handling sensitive situations.

Good American Family, Hulu's gripping limited series about Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian-born orphan who becomes the center of controversy after being adopted — and later abandoned — by her American family, aired its final episode on April 30.

The ripped-from-the-headlines drama stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Natalia's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett, alongside newcomer Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia, with supporting performances from Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue, and Dulé Hill.

"Hulu came to me with the idea of doing a narrative version of this story back in 2020," creator Katie Robbins (who also served as showrunner alongside Sarah Sutherland) tells Gold Derby. "I'd heard vaguely of the story, and it was a little bit in the public consciousness, but not as deeply rooted as it is now. I went on a deep dive expedition reading as much as I could get my hands on — articles, watching interviews — and I was...

As we saw in the pervious episode, episode 7 of Good American Family last week, the court ruling to change Natalia's age did not go in her favor. And once again in Good American Family episode 8, "Blood on Her Hands," the court system let Natalia down once again. Here's a review of the season finale episode on Hulu. Spoilers Below.

Good American Family - “Blood on Her Hands” - With the world watching, Natalia and the Barnetts face off in the court of law and the court of public opinion. (Disney/Ser Baffo) Ellen Pompeo, Diandra Lyle

In the past couple of episodes it's been alluded that Kristine is not telling the truth, but it shows the most in the finale. Every witness that could testify on her and Michael's behalf, she comes up with an excuse why they can't use them. We see as they speak to Natalia and the...

Shonda Rhimes is a powerhouse when it comes to crafting gripping TV series that leave audiences hooked from the very first episode. From groundbreaking medical dramas to juicy political thrillers, she has had her hand in creating some of the most binge-worthy shows on television, whether through writing or producing.

But with such a vast catalog, it can be hard to know where to start. In this article, we'll dive into five of her most amazing shows that you definitely shouldn't miss, and we'll also throw in two that you might want to skip. Now, let's get started!

Meredith and Amelia prepare a funding proposal for their Alzheimer's research. Meanwhile, Teddy and Owen hit a breaking point in their marriage, while Jules has an awkward encounter with Dr. Beltran. Ellen Pompeo, Caterina Scorsone | Disney/Anne Marie Fox Grey's Anatomy (2005-)Verdict: WatchSeasons: 21 with a twenty-second season in the worksWhere to watch: Hulu,...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Good American Family” Episode 8.

“Good American Family” ended its eight-episode run with a harsh verdict in Natalia Grace’s trial, but the young girl still found some poetic justice by the end of Hulu’s limited series.

Episode 8, titled “Blood on Her Hands,” followed as Natalia (Imogen Faith Reid) and her new family braced for the trial against Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass) in an effort to get justice for he and Kristine (Ellen Pompeo) abandoning her, as well as correcting her age so she would once again be recognized as a child by the courts. Though damning evidence against the Barnetts seemed to signal a win for Natalia, a legal technicality stopped her lawyers from using any evidence or testimony that referred to her as a child — giving Michael an easy win in court.

“That’s the scariest thing about the show. Even with...

Good American Family is coming to an end on Wednesday (April 30).

The show stars Ellen Pompeo, Mark Dupluss, and Imogen Faith Reid.

Here’s a plot summary: “Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.”

In the final episode of Season 1 of the Hulu limited series,...

Good American Family dives deep into one of the most controversial adoption cases, the story of Natalia Grace. Based on real events, the show follows Kristine and Michael Barnett, an Indiana couple who adopted Natalia, a Ukrainian girl with a rare form of dwarfism, only to later claim she was an adult masquerading as a child.

Their accusations spiraled into media frenzy, legal battles, and public outrage. And Episode 7 of the Hulu series reveals a shocking confession after Michael admits that not only was Natalia indeed a child, but that Kristine had abused her. The revelation turns the story upside down, leading to serious criminal charges against the couple.

Good American Family Episode 7 reveals Kristine Barnett’s alleged abuse of Natalia Grace

The Hulu limited series Good American Family has reignited public interest and outrage around the story of Natalia Grace and her former adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett.

Grey's Anatomy put Ellen Pompeo on the map. Now, the show is well into Season 21, and Pompeo is less of a fixture in the series. Meredith Grey (Pompeo) is still alive, unlike some of her beloved friends and husband, McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey), and she can come back to the show whenever she wants. After Season 19, the show gave Meredith an emotional goodbye, but she's been back in both Season 20 and now Season 21. That isn't enough for some of her co-stars, though, like Debbie Allen.

Allen was speaking at Pompeo's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony when she shared that Grey's Anatomy wants her back. She joked that they allowed Pompeo to go and do Hulu's Good American Family,but wanted her back as Meredith. "We let her out to go do that other show," Allen joked. "Okay, Ms. Thing. Are you okay now? You did that. Now bring your butt back home.

For 20 years, Grey's Anatomy has managed to maintain a high level of success thanks to its tremendous cast members, engaging storylines, and sharp writing. As the longest-running scripted primetime show on ABC, the medical drama is now in its 21st season, and has already been renewed through Season 22. However, while fans are still in love with the gang from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, star Ellen Pompeo does have a few slight criticisms when it comes to what's happening with her character of Meredith Grey this season.

Speaking with Variety about Grey's Anatomy, Pompeo – who has been the focal point of the series since it began in 2005 – noted that, despite her star power and executive producer status, she "doesn't always have a say in the choices the character makes," adding that sometimes "writers will initially service a plot" instead of stopping to think what she, as Meredith, would do in certain situations.

[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers for all eight episodes of Good American Family.] Good American Family, by its very existence, is another part of the media-frenzied saga of Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid in the series). The fact of its meta relevance loomed large for the co-showrunners of the miniseries, Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland, from the series’ very inception. However, Robbins, who created the miniseries for Hulu, and Sutherland both embraced the opportunity to employ some of the stylistic elements of their former collaboration, The Affair, to truly showcase the finer details of what happened and put audiences into the shoes of everyone involved, however contradictory those perspectives truly were. The show’s structure — switching from the perspectives of adoptive parents Kristine (Ellen Pompeo) and Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass) to that of Natalia halfway through — has a dizzying effect on its audience, and in the finale, we’re left wanting so much more … at least, in the ...

Ellen Pompeo received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 29, cementing her status as one of the defining television actors of the 21st century. The longtime star of Grey's Anatomyused the occasion to highlight a pressing issue for actors in the streaming era.

Despite Grey's Anatomy being a multi-billion-dollar franchise for ABC and Disney, Pompeo revealed that actors receive minimal residual payments from streaming platforms. "Them having the ability to use my voice, my likeness, my image, 47 billion minutes a year and not paying me a penny wouldn’t really feel great to me," the actor told Variety.

"People don't stream the last 10 years more than they stream the first 10 years," she added. "Most people stream the first 10 years the most, and there’s no residual structures for any of those writers, actors, directors. That, to me, is really sh***y and really unfair. So, me being...

[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers for Good American Family‘s finale, “Blood on Her Hands.”] Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid) finally gets her day in court against the Barnetts in the finale of Good American Family, but it does not go anywhere near to plan. The attorneys for Kristine (Ellen Pompeo) and Michael (Mark Duplass) successfully avoid having Natalia’s age re-litigated at trial thanks to a past procedural error on the part of the state. So, despite the prosecution boasting a slew of witnesses who are ready and willing to attest to Natalia’s childhood — and the fact that the Barnetts knew of it when they abandoned and abused her — no one is allowed to speak to it. Michael is found not guilty, and the legal system has once again failed Natalia Grace. Before his exoneration, Michael does have a moment of reckoning in which he seems to realize what he’s done. Though Kristine...

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the finale of Hulu’s Good American Family.

In the finale of Hulu’s Good American Family, the last threads of Kristine Barnett’s (Ellen Pompeo) accusations against Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid) firmly fall apart.

Mountains of evidence, including damning Facebook messages between Kristine and her husband Michael (Mark Duplass), and several expert witnesses testifying that Natalia was a child when she was abandoned by the couple turn just about everyone against Kristine — including her own biological children — after she managed for years to convince her friends and family (and the courts) that Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child, abusing Kristine and her children, and exploiting the family for money.

Frustratingly, and thanks to a frighteningly flawed judicial system, Natalia doesn’t win her case. Nobody is able to present most of this evidence in court, or even refer to her as a child.

In the upcoming episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” titled “Love You Like a Love Song,” excitement fills the air as Jo and Link prepare for their long-awaited wedding day. Fans of the show have been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it promises to be a blend of joy and drama. As the couple gets ready to tie the knot, unexpected visitors arrive, adding a layer of intrigue to the celebration. The dynamics between characters are sure to shift, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Teddy and Owen find themselves facing a familiar face who comes seeking treatment. This twist is bound to stir up emotions and could lead to some surprising revelations. The hospital’s atmosphere is always charged with tension, and this episode seems set to heighten that feeling, especially with the return of a character who has history with the team.

In another storyline, Lucas and...

Grey's Anatomy has long been one of television's most popular shows, but for star Ellen Pompeo, the ride hasn't always been smooth. There have been instances where she wasn't satisfied with the direction of the series in a creative sense, going on to share an example of one storyline she didn't want to happen.

Per Variety, Pompeo recently reflected on her longtime role on Grey's Anatomy. While she noted that she may not have the final say in what hapepns with Meredith Grey, she lamented how the show's writers may not think about what her character would actually do in certain situations. Pompeo pointed to a two-episode arc that saw Meredith learn that another doctor (Lena Waithe) lied about her wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis to keep her eligible for a liver transplant. From Pompeo's point of view, she was written to do the opposite of what she knows Meredith should have done.

Even after becoming the unmistakable voice of one of TV’s biggest hits, A-lister Ellen Pompeo claims she’s not seeing a dime from the billions her voice and image rake in yearly. Despite the series still pulling crazy streaming numbers, she says the studio’s cashing in while she’s left out of the loop.

With millions already in the bank, it’s not about the money; it’s about the principle. After decades of carrying a franchise, she’s calling out the powers that be for riding the wave without cutting her in.

Ellen Pompeo calls out Disney, ABC for cashing in without paying up Ellen Pompeo as Meredith in Grey’s Anatomy | Credits: ABC

Ellen Pompeo built the house, but Disney still won’t pay the rent. Forty-seven billion minutes streamed a year. Zero residuals. That’s Pompeo’s current reality with Grey’s Anatomy, the show she carried for nearly two decades.

Ellen Pompeo has the support of her family for a monumental career milestone!

The 55-year-old Grey’s Anatomy actress was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday afternoon (April 29) in Hollywood.

Ellen was joined by husband Chris Ivery and two of their three kids – Stella, 15, and Eli, 8. 10-year-old daughter Sienna did not join in for the family photos.

People reports that while snapping photos, Ellen shouted out, “Everybody say Sienna because she’s not here!”

In her speech, Ellen thanked her kids, saying, “This doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen easily. It takes a village. I love you Stella. I love you Eli.”

Also in attendance were Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes and co-stars Debbie Allen, James Pickens Jr., and Scott Speedman, plus Good American Family co-stars Christina Hendricks and Sarayu Blue.

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Can’t say that I blame Ellen Pompeo for being “deeply against” the Grey’s Anatomy storyline in which legendary rule-breaker Meredith followed protocol to the letter upon learning that Catherine’s protegé Evynn had lied about wife Tasha’s Alzheimer’s in order to obtain a liver transplant for her. But, as the actress tells our sister site Variety, “I don’t always have a say in the choices the character makes. And writers will initially service a plot before they might stop to think, ‘Would the Meredith Grey that [Ellen] built… make that choice?’”

Case in point: the Season 21 two-parter in question.

Ellen Pompeo is revealing the Grey’s Anatomy story line this season that she was “deeply against.”

The story in question was when her character, Meredith Grey, learns that Dr. Evynn Moore (Lena Waithe) lied to keep her wife on the liver transplant list.

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“I don’t always have a say in the choices the character makes. And writers will initially service a plot before they might stop to think, ‘Would the Meredith Grey that [Ellen] built — would she make that choice?’ I recently had this happen this past season where I was deeply against a choice that Meredith was making,” Ellen told Variety. “My problem with that storyline was the Meredith Grey that I’ve created would have always been like, ‘I’m pissed that you lied, [but] let’s figure out how to game the system together to get you this f-cking liver. F-ck the system.

For more than two decades, Ellen Pompeo has been the Disney princess of her own franchise. As the namesake protagonist of Shonda Rhimes’ venerable ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” Pompeo’s Meredith Grey has transformed from a wide-eyed intern looking to follow in her Alzheimer’s-afflicted mother’s footsteps into a superstar surgeon and clinical researcher — all while enduring enough trauma to last multiple lifetimes in the process.

Pompeo will cement her status as one of the defining TV actors of the 21st century with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 29. An outspoken advocate for gender and racial equity, Pompeo says she’s never relished being the center of attention.

“I find it a little bit embarrassing, but at the same time, I know it’s a huge honor, so I’m grateful,” Pompeo tells Variety. As a Hollywood resident herself, she is “anxious” to see...

The Tribeca Festival unveiled the talks, retrospectives and reunions that will dot the festival including milestone anniversaries of Casino with fest co-founder Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese; Best in Show with Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch and Michael McKean; Requiem for a Dream with Darren Aronofsky and Ellen Burstyn; American Psycho with Mary Harron; and Shivers with David Cronenberg.

De Niro also joins Ben Stiller and producer Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Enterprises CEO, to celebrate 25 years of Meet the Parents.

“I’m beyond excited to be back with Bob and Ben to celebrate Meet the Parents—a movie that’s been making families laugh (and cringe) for a quarter-century,” Rosenthal said. “With the fourth installment of the franchise in the works, it feels like the perfect time to revisit some of the moments that made this film an instant classic. Tribeca is all about celebrating the stories that stay with us.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Casino and 25th anniversary of Meet the Parents with reunion screenings for both films.

The Casino screening will be followed by a conversation between Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, and De Niro will reunite with Ben Stiller and his Tribeca Festival co-founder and producer Jane Rosenthal after the Meet the Parents screening.

“I’m beyond excited to be back with Bob and Ben to celebrate Meet the Parents—a movie that’s been making families laugh (and cringe) for a quarter-century,” Rosenthal said in a statement. “With the fourth installment of the franchise in the works, it feels like the perfect time to revisit some of the moments that made this film an instant classic. Tribeca is all about celebrating the stories that stay with us, and this year’s lineup is full of those fan-favorite reunions and retrospectives that...