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But the creative floodgates didnt open just because the doors at a new TV empire did.

She immediatelyacquired the rights to Jessica Presslers storyfromNew Yorkand announced it as her first series for the streaming giant.
I knew exactly what the show was, which is a very clear indicator, Rhimes tellsthe New YorkTimes.
Creatively invigorated, Rhimes now has eight (8!)
Manhattan makes a new friend like no other.
But is she the stuff American dreams are made of or is she New Yorks biggest con woman?
Is it a con if you enjoy being taken?
Shonda Rhimes (EP) will create the series.
Scandal veteran Chris Van Dusen (EP) will adapt and showrun the series.
*Emmy-award writer Janet Leahy (EP) will create the series.
*Writer/actress Jill Alexander (Co-EP) will create the series.
*Oliver Bokelberg (DP/Director Scandal) will serve as director, cinematographer and producer.