Grey’s Anatomy: is the end of the series near? Showrunner Leaving Doctor Series and Seattle Firefighters Spin-Off

• The longtime showrunner and producer of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Seattle Firefighters” is leaving the series at the end of the current seasons.
• Krista Vernoff was showrunner on the series from 2007 to 2011, before returning to production in 2017 and also directing spin-off Seattle Firefighters.
• It is the second major loss for the doctor series, after actress Ellen Pompeo announced her end after 19 seasons.

“Grey’s Anatomy” has to say goodbye to a longtime companion. Showrunner Krista Vernoff announced that she will be leaving the doctor series and its spin-off Seattle Firefighters at the end of the current season.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to direct Grey’s Anatomy for the past six years and Seattle Firefighters for the past four years.

Krista Vernoff in her farewell statement

It’s Vernoff’s second departure from Grey’s Anatomy. The showrunner helmed the series alongside series creator Shonda Rhimes from 2007 to 2011. Vernoff only returned in 2017. She took over “Grey’s Anatomy” from season 14 and the new spin-off “Seattle Firefighters” from season three.

Krista Vernoff began her writing and producing career in 2000 with the mystery series Charmed. Further productions for US television followed before she joined the team of “Grey’s Anatomy” with the 4th season. Vernoff has received multiple Primetime Emmy awards for her work.

The producer went on to become an integral part of Shonda Rhimes’ production company Shondaland, for which she also worked on the spin-off “Private Practice”.

Krista’s creativity, vision and dedicated leadership have enabled Grey’s Anatomy and Seattle Firefighters to continue to thrive. I am incredibly grateful to her for all of her hard work. She will always be part of the Shondaland family.

Shonda Rhimes farewell to Krista Vernoff.

Vernoff’s departure isn’t the only one the series has endured in recent months, however. Long-time leading actress Ellen Pompeo has not been seen regularly as Meredith Gray since season 19. However, the actress will continue to work as a producer on the new episodes.

The US broadcaster ABC has already extended the series for a 20th season. However, it is difficult to say whether “Grey’s Anatomy” can survive after so many losses and the changes that have resulted.