'Grey's Anatomy' Redefined the Medical Drama on TV

Longevity on television is waning increasingly with every year that passes. While some shows overstay their welcome, short-lived series are the new normal in the streaming era. Defying the rules of temporality, however, Grey’s Anatomyis now turning 20 years old. The ensemble medical drama led by Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey started as a regular procedural, but evolved into an intricate and deep-cutting emotional drama. Initially focusing on a group of interns and their superiors, it slowly began incorporating unforgettable storylines, iconic characters, and jaw-dropping cases that has kept the show in every conversation for years.