'Masterpiece' drama series leaves Amazon Prime viewers binge watching

Amazon Prime viewers are in for a treat after the streaming service dropped every episode of the action-drama series Station 19. Set in the titular nineteenth station of Seattle Fire Department, the show follows a group of heroic firefighters as they risk their lives and hearts on the job.

The TV series was created by Shondaland brainbox Shonda Rhimes, who was responsible for hit shows such as Grey's Anatomy and Bridgerton. Several the show's characters were introduced during a 2018 crossover episode with the medical show, which served as its backdoor pilot after being a hit with fans. After airing its first proper episode later that year, it ran for seven seasons before coming to an end in May 2024.

As of July 28, the beloved show has been added to Amazon Prime in the UK, where viewers can follow the adventures of Station 19 for themselves.

Loyal viewers have continued to shower the show with praise despite it ending last year, now boasting an impressive score of 93% on the popular critics site Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics were largely positive in their reaction to the first series, with the LA Times describing it as a "turbocharged melodrama in which twists and surprises transpire with comforting predictability".

Meanwhile, Common Sense Media branded it a "soapy, sexy Grey's-Anatomy-in-a-firehouse drama." The format clearly connected with viewers at home, who have enjoyed its high-octane drama from the firehouse mixed with a dash of soapy storylines.

The show's cast is led by Jaina Ortiz as station lieutenant Andrea 'Andy' Herrera, who rises up through the ranks to become Captain and then fire chief as the series goes on.

Other stars include Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hues. As a Grey's Anatomy spin-off, the show featured several crossover events over the years, from 2018's backdoor pilot to the Fall City Wildfire of 2024.

The series has been widely praised by fans online, with one user describing it as a "blazing masterpiece", writing how it "keeps the flames of excitement burning from the very first episode to the last".

Another applauded the writer's handling of LGBTQ+ issues and representation, describing it as "more than just a TV show; it is a platform that showcases amazing LGBTQ+ storylines, providing representation that is essential for many viewers."

Also lauding the show, a third echoed: "I am ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED with this show! I've been into since day one, episode one!"

Station 19 is streaming now on Amazon Prime in the UK.