Shonda Rhimes’ Best Tv Shows Ranked Best to Worst
Since Its Debut in 2005, Grey's Anatomy Became a Massive Hit, Propelling Shonda Rhimes and Her Production Company, Shondaland, Led by Rhimes and Her Producing...
Since its debut in 2005, Grey's Anatomy became a massive hit, propelling Shonda Rhimes and her production company, Shondaland, led by Rhimes and her producing partner Betsy Beers, to great success. Over the last two decades, they've created some of the most beloved TV shows. Now, with recent Netflix releases like Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and Inventing Anna, Rhimes has also conquered the world of streaming.
Rhimes' shows cover a wide range of themes, including addiction, love triangles, workplace romance, interracial relationships, loss, ambition, and mental health. Despite dealing with complex topics, her storytelling remains relatable and captivating, a difficult task in today's TV landscape.
Instead of listing all of Rhimes' shows, let's take a look at her journey to becoming a renowned screenwriter, producer, and author.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
Shonda Rhimes was born in Chicago in 1970. She attended Dartmouth for her undergrad and USC's School of Cinematic Arts for her MFA. After that, she interned at Denzel Washington's production company and worked various jobs like office management and counseling. Despite her odd jobs, she always found time for creative writing.
Her big break came when she sold a script to New Line Cinema, leading to co-writing the HBO movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, which was a huge success. She wrote several screenplays, including Crossroads and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
In 2003, Rhimes drew from her hospital volunteer days in high school to create "Grey's Anatomy," which quickly became a massive hit, attracting 20 million viewers weekly by the end of its first season.
In 2017, Rhimes made a groundbreaking move by signing a jaw-dropping $100 million deal with Netflix, leaving ABC/Disney behind. Some believe that ABC's refusal to grant her a one-day all-access pass to Disneyland might have played a part in her decision to leave.
Shonda Rhimes and her production company, Shondaland, have created many amazing TV shows. Here's a list of all her shows ranked.
Must Read
1. Still Star-Crossed
- Genre: Historical drama
- Star Cast: Grant Bowler, Wade Briggs, Torrance Coombs
- Director: Heather Mitchell
- Writer: Heather Mitchell
- Seasons: 1 season
- Year of release: 2017
- OTT Platform: NA
- IMDb rating: 6/10
Still Star-Crossed is a period drama series based on Melissa Taub's book. It stars Grant Bowler, Wade Briggs, Torrance Coombs, Dan Hildebrand, and Lashana Lynch.
The show follows Rosaline Capulet and Benvolio Montague, who are forced into marriage to strengthen their families' positions. It ran for one season with seven episodes in 2017. While some found the writing lacking, it earned a nomination for an Outstanding Created Environment award.
Despite its flaws, Still Star-Crossed laid the groundwork for the much-loved Bridgerton series. Bridgerton, which came later, built upon the multicultural and multiracial setting of the period piece, adding romance and political intrigue.
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