https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei A Media Critique of Shonda Rhimes through the lens of Originator Criticism en-us 2021-05-17 15:34:03 UTC 2025-10-11 21:18:04 UTC hello@padlet.com rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1545906027 Shonda Rhimes is a television producer and screenwriter.  Looking at Shonda Rhimes through the lens of originator criticism will help viewers better understand the choices that she makes for the shows that she creates.]]> 2021-05-20 23:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1545906027 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546324442 Shonda Rhimes is best known for her role producing and writing for the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.  Grey's Anatomy is the longest running medical drama in history.]]> 2021-05-21 02:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546324442 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546343549 Shonda Rhimes unknowingly set the standard for diversity for primetime television with the first season of Grey's Anatomy.  17 Seasons later and she is still striving to show diversity and push boundaries.]]> 2021-05-21 02:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546343549 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546362025 Shonda Rhimes is a television producer and screenwriter and considered to be the “Queen of Primetime TV” for shows like Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, and Station 19, Shonda Rhimes has collected numerous amounts of hits under her belt. ]]> 2021-05-21 02:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546362025 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546369541 Bridgerton is Shonda Rhimes latest hit, produced by Shondaland and created by Chris Van Dusan, Shonda Rhimes apprentice.]]> 2021-05-21 02:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546369541 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546375512 Shondaland is a pioneering storytelling company that was founded by Shonda Rhimes.  Shondaland is behind award-winning series Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, For The People, Station 19, and Bridgerton. ]]> 2021-05-21 02:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546375512 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546416512 In 2017 Netflix signed Shonda Rhimes to a $100 million deal. With reportedly eight new shows for the streaming service in the works.]]> 2021-05-21 02:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546416512 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546422386 Shonda Rhimes is known for her diverse cast but with Bridgerton she was criticized and accused of colorblind casting.  Since it was a time piece, casting people of color as the Duke or even the Queen doesn’t make sense because it’s not historically accurate.  Color consciousness tells directors, producers and casting directors to make diversity part of their consideration when casting, it asks them to make sure they see a wide spectrum of people.]]> 2021-05-21 02:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546422386 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546426370 Bridgerton it’s supposed to be based in an alternative history where Queen Charlottes mixed race heritage was not only well-established but also was transformative for people of color in England.  The show did actually address and its fourth episode, but it happens so quickly you could easily miss it or not pick up on it.]]> 2021-05-21 02:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546426370 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546432899 There are many rumors about Shonda Rhimes departure from ABC, whether it was about creative differences or color blind casting, but in an interview she revealed the final straw came down to Disneyland passes. After a conversation with an unnamed ABC executive was enough to push her to Netflix.  When she asked for an extra ticket for her daughter the response she got was “don't you have enough?” 

]]> 2021-05-21 02:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546432899 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546529995 After the success of Bridgeton a spinoff about Queen Charlotte is rumored to be happening.  It should give viewers more insight into the world of Bridgerton and help them better understand the reason behind the casting choices.]]> 2021-05-21 03:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546529995 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546561757 Shonda dishes on her deal with Netflix and parenting even with a busy schedule.]]> 2021-05-21 03:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546561757 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546618004 Shonda Rimes strives for diversity.  Her solution is to be open about changing a character's presumed race.  If it’s not detrimental to the plot it doesn’t matter.  When she was casting for the pilot of Grey’s Anatomy she didn’t give anyone a last name, making it easier to be more open about the characters' identities. ]]> 2021-05-21 04:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546618004 rynearsons1 https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546622237 Historians believe the real Queen Charlotte may have had some African ancestry.]]> 2021-05-21 04:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rynearsons1/taevja6dg87ywvei/wish/1546622237