Grey's Anatomy is set to return, leaving fans wondering when they can expect season 21 in the UK. The popular medical drama left viewers on tenterhooks with a series of cliffhangers at the end of the previous season. Season 20 wrapped up in May 2024 and was swiftly renewed by ABC, indicating that UK fans should anticipate the next series landing on Disney+ shortly.

As per tradition, the renowned hospital-based drama premieres new seasons in the US first, with the latest series having kicked off on Thursday, September 26. Grey's Anatomy season 21 UK release date While American viewers may have already begun watching series 21, UK fans won't be far behind. Grey's Anatomy season 21 is slated to commence in the UK on Thursday, October 10, on Disney+.

This means UK fans are only lagging a few weeks behind their US counterparts, maintaining the release pattern observed in recent series. A fresh episode will be released weekly on the streaming platform, with the season comprising 18 episodes. This marks a significant increase from series 20, which only consisted of 10 episodes due to last year's actors and writers' strikes.

Disney+ offers members 12 months for the price of 10 if they sign up for an annual Standard or Premium plan. This allows you to lock in the current rate for a year and avoid the upcoming price increase. And when Grey's Anatomy does make its comeback, there will be plenty of storylines to pick up on following the dramatic finale.

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