TV show #Station19 is on hold and we're working hard to save it!
A spinoff of Grey's Anatomy, Station 19 centers on the lives and narratives of LGBTQ and BIPOC individuals. Its actors and crew clearly represent a range of ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and life experiences—something that is uncommon and sorely needed on television in the modern period. Additionally, the show's award-winning writing skillfully addresses a variety of social and political themes, having a long-lasting effect on its viewers.
Station 19 will broadcast its 100th episode in the forthcoming seventh season. This is a well-recognized turning point for the series that advocates for public awareness. Sexism in the workplace has affected female characters. Many character arcs have examined matters that are significant to the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, Station 19 has addressed issues of mental health, bereavement, women's reproductive rights, abuse, and sexual assault.
This month, the show won a Sentinel Award from Hollywood, Health & Wellness magazine. Communities to report Section 6 discrimination.
Disney General Entertainment states that their purpose is to make “the fine tv content material to entertain, tell and encourage a worldwide target target market. Storytelling is our super-electricity and we encourage a higher international via the electricity of stories.” As rights are being systematically taken farfar from ladies across the international, Station 19 knowledgeable the worldwide target target market via way of means of portraying a prime person in search of an abortion in season 5 after which endured to teach the target target market on the problem of faux abortion clinics in season 6. The rights of identical-intercourse couples also are in intense peril across the international. At the identical time, Station 19 has been devoted to portraying lady queer collection everyday characters on the adventure from dating, to marriage, to now going through the struggles of increasing their own circle of relatives together.
Station 19 cannot be shut down because there is still a need to tell these stories to a worldwide audience. For both young and old, Station 19 offers a secure and friendly environment where they can feel seen and heard. Finding a place where we can see ourselves mirrored is essential in a time when our rights are being taken away piece by piece. It serves as the primary source of accurate portrayal for a large portion of the global viewing public.
As of April 2023, an article in Variety states that Station 19's Season 6 averaged 8.3 million viewers overall. After 35 days of multiplatform viewing, Station 19's ratings in adults 18–49 increased by 294%, over four times over its original Live+Same Day rating during the previous season. Both the streaming audience and the show ratings are robust.
Please sign this petition to help spread the word about the strength and influence of the Station 19 community and the importance of keeping our stories shared!
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Debuting in 2018, Station 19 still has six of its original cast members: Jaina Lee Ortiz (Andy Herrera), Jason George (Ben Warren), Grey Damon (Jack Gibson), Barrett Doss (Vic Hughes), Jay Hayden (Travis Montgomery) and Danielle Savre (Maya Bishop). The current cast also includes Boris Kodjoe (Robert Sullivan), Stefania Spampinato (Dr. Carina DeLuca), Carlos Miranda (Theo Ruiz), Josh Randall (Sean Beckett), and Merle Dandridge (Natasha Ross).
