ABC’s Thursday night lineup is set to get a shake-up with the premiere of Ryan Murphy’s new medical drama, Doctor Odyssey. The show, which stars Joshua Jackson as a doctor on a luxury cruise ship, is joining the network’s lineup on September 26, alongside Grey’s Anatomy, which is moving to a new timeslot.
As a fan of Grey’s Anatomy, I’m a little concerned about the new lineup. While I’m excited to see Joshua Jackson in a new role, I’m not sure if audiences will stick around for another doctor show. It’s a similar situation to when Grey’s Anatomy followed Private Practice, but in that case, Kate Walsh’s medical series was a spinoff that worked in tandem with Ellen Pompeo’s gig.
Doctor Odyssey has a unique premise, with Jackson’s character navigating medical crises on the high seas, miles from shore and a traditional operating room. But with ABC’s Thursday nights kicking off with a two-hour Ryan Murphy block of the first responder drama 9-1-1, I’m worried that Grey’s Anatomy will get lost in the shuffle.
Ryan Murphy is taking over Thursday nights on ABC
The Shonda Rhimes era on ABC appears to be over, with Grey’s Anatomy being the last remaining show from her production company. Rhimes parted ways with the network in 2017, signing a lucrative deal with Netflix. Station 19, her final creation for ABC, was cancelled earlier this year.
Grey’s Anatomy has always seemed indestructible, but with the show facing budget cuts and a new timeslot, I wonder if there’s an expiration date on the show. The writing had been on the wall for a while, even before the cancellation of Station 19.
Grey’s Anatomy is moving to a new timeslot
The question remains, can ABC handle two medical dramas on Thursday nights? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, in other news, a Commission of Inquiry has uncovered a major corruption scandal in the Harare City Council, with top officials accused of misappropriating over $900,000. The investigation revealed that since 2022, Rufaro Marketing, a council subsidiary, collected more than $1 million in revenue, but only $63,000 was remitted to the city council.
Harare City Council is embroiled in a corruption scandal
Warren Chiwawa, Harare City Council’s chamber secretary, appeared before the commission to address corruption allegations within Rufaro Marketing. Evidence leader Thabani Mpofu ordered the immediate suspension of two Rufaro Marketing board members: Ngoni Chimbalu and Juma Ulete.
The inquiry has raised serious concerns about financial mismanagement and potential corruption within Harare’s local government. Chiwawa is scheduled to reappear before the commission on August 26th.
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As the probe into the Harare City Council corruption scandal continues, Harare residents await answers and potential reforms to ensure proper management of public funds. And as the new TV season approaches, fans of Grey’s Anatomy will be watching to see how the show fares in its new timeslot.
