ABC orders Shonda Rhimes medical spinoff set in rural West Texas

ABC has given a straight-to-series order for a new medical drama set within the world of its long-running hit "Grey's Anatomy." The untitled series, set to premiere in 2027, will be cocreated, written, and executive produced by "Grey's" creator Shonda Rhimes and current showrunner Meg Marinis.

The series is described as an edgy drama centered on a team at a rural West Texas medical center, characterized as the last chance for care before miles of nowhere. This marks the first time the franchise will be set outside of a major West Coast city, introducing a new hospital and a new core group of doctors. Unlike previous spinoffs "Private Practice" and "Station 19," this series is not expected to feature a series regular character from the original show as its lead.

In a statement, Marinis expressed her enthusiasm for the project. She said she is incredibly excited to expand the "Grey's Anatomy" universe and that the opportunity will bring new characters and stories to life that embody the same heart, emotion, and connection audiences have loved for more than two decades, all set in her home state of Texas. She added that she is grateful to Rhimes for creating the dynamic world.