Shonda Rhimes is a visionary TV mogul who is the mind behind megahits like Grey's Anatomy (streaming with a Hulu subscription), Scandal, How To Get Away with Murder, and most recently the Bridgerton franchise (which is available with a Netflix subscription). The latter is one of the best Netflix shows to binge watch, and was even given a spinoff. And she recently responded to criticism about the show being "woke."
Rhimes has a uniquely captivating way of writing, including her famous Shondalogues. Bridgerton is a book-to-screen adaptation, where she's putting her own spin on the source material. In a recent interview with Deadline, she was asked about claims the show's casting is "woke", offering a simple "that's so cute." She further expanded her feelings, saying:
