If ABC is going to cancel “Grey’s Anatomy,” they’d better let the producers know soon. They have to craft a big farewell episode.
Last night, “Grey’s” had just 2.13 million viewers at 10pm on ABC. That’s a little less than half of its competition, “Elsbeth,” on CBS.
The 21st season of “Grey’s” — which is about 10 too many — is off 29% from last year. Moved by ABC to 10pm, the veteran hospital drama is on life support.
The only good news is that “Grey’s” is beating the NBC drama at 10pm called “Found.” (Why would you call a show “Found” after “Lost” was such a hit?) So that’s something.
“Grey’s” is over. As I said, it should have American TV series run way too long. Mary Tyler Moore was right when she said, go out on top. Seven is the magic number. Every season after that risks a show’s legacy. “SVU” may be the only exception, but it found a new POV and life. When “Grey’s” killed off Patrick Dempsey, the die was cast.
