Will ‘9-1-1’ Go There With Buck & Eddie? Oliver Stark & Tim Minear Weigh In
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 4 “Buck, Bothered and Bewildered.”]
If you asked us before 9-1-1 Season 7 began if the ABC first responder drama would take the relationship between Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman), which remains strictly platonic, and actually go where some fans have wanted to see it go for some time now, the answer would have seemed simple. But now the question has to be asked.
Buck spends the 100th episode “bothered and bewildered,” to borrow its title, upon realizing Eddie’s spending all this free time with Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.), the former 118er they just worked with to rescue Bobby (Peter Krause) and Athena (Angela Bassett). He seems hurt when Eddie talks about meeting someone and just clicking. He tries to get Eddie’s attention at work, then drags Chimney (Kenneth Choi) along to a weekly basketball game upon learning his best friend’s going with Tommy. And when Buck’s feelings carry over into the game, he hits Eddie, who ends up with a sprained ankle.
Then, the episode ends with Tommy stopping by to clear the air, and Buck telling him he’d been trying to get his attention. Tommy interrupts him with a kiss, and the two make plans before he heads out for a shift. (For insight into what showrunner Tim Minear calls “the bi Buck arc,” read here.)
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The episode ends with Tommy telling Buck to call Eddie, but the best friends not having that conversation, and Buck’s feelings of jealousy not seemingly fully addressed. Why shape it the way it was? “I didn’t want to do this arc with Buck and just play him siloed off with another character who wasn’t one of the mains,” Minear explains to TV Insider. “It just felt to me that a more interesting way to get to the bi Buck arc, if you will, was to play it with Eddie, to kind of play Buck’s feeling jealous because he is trying to buddy up to this new guy, if you will, and then Eddie comes in and kind of steals him.”
He continues, “I just thought it’ll be an interesting way to tell the story if it feels like even to Buck that he’s feeling jealous that this guy is stealing his best friend, but the feelings underneath are a little bit more complicated and even Buck doesn’t quite understand what they are. It just felt like a more interesting way to get to that point by the end of the story is to play the dynamic between Buck and Eddie, not the dynamic between Buck and a character that we haven’t really come to know yet.”
Buck and Eddie’s conversation is coming in Episode 5, Minear promises. “It’s what you would expect. Buck and Eddie are best friends and because they’re best friends and because he has very deep feelings for his best friend, keeping something from him is painful, but it’s scary to completely turn over every card when you don’t even know what those cards are yourself. So I think we give it the screen time it needs in the next episode. The next episode really is about Buck feeling like he’s lying to his best friend and he can’t live with that.”
Adds Stark, “they’ll have some really in-depth conversations, but I don’t think that jealousy as such is something that even needs to be addressed because I don’t think jealousy is even necessarily the right word for what he experienced in this episode. I don’t think he was aware of what he was feeling. If it was jealousy, I don’t know if he knew who he was jealous of. He just knew that something was off and that he had feelings that were new to him, but I don’t think he was quite able to comprehend what exactly they were. And so I think they manifested themselves maybe as jealousy, but that’s not necessarily what the root cause of it was.”
The question has to be asked if this could be leading to a Buck and Eddie relationship or the possibility of that coming up.
“I don’t know. This is a story thread that will obviously continue for Buck,” Stark says. “We’re still working on Episode 6 as we speak right now.”
According to Minear, “Right now, Buck is exploring something about himself and he’s made a new friend. I can’t really even predict for myself exactly where the story might go in future episodes. Right now, Eddie’s with a woman. Eddie’s been married to a woman. Eddie has a child with a woman. Eddie also has very complicated feelings about, I think, his place in the world. I don’t know if they’re the same exact issues that Buck has, but we’ll be exploring some of that with Eddie coming up actually in the next episode as well.”
What are you hoping to see in Buck and Eddie’s conversation in Episode 5? Let us know in the comments section, below.
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No I don't like it . I don't want to see them together like that. There close friends don't do that to there friendship..if they keep on it will spoil the show for me.
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I agree
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I hate this! Please don't go there. Buck and Eddie are not supposed to be gay. Too much, going to ruin my favorite show.
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I agree. I love the close friendship buck and Eddie have and how they would do anything for each other but I don't want to see them romantically involved.
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Too bad. It Will happen. Deal with it or leave.
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Deal with it.
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A) grammar
B) close male friendships sometimes DO turn into romantic relationships, even when both believe they're straight; it's called reality and maybe you should look into it
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This means men or women can't have a relationship without it having some sexutal meaning let friends be friend
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Well you better get used to it because they WILL be together like that. And there are clearly 146 idiots who need to realize Buck & Eddie are meant to be romantic partners. Now more than ever. Deal with it.
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Please DO NOT ruin the Perfectly GREAT FRIENDSHIP!! Going that route is grasping for straws! Buck is a complicated character. However, the writers should be able to come up with a BETTER & More Diverse story line other than Buck and Eddie even Exploring anything other than what is ALREADY there!
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I agree! Leave them as best friends, please!
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Ah yes grasping at straws (looking at the two characters who have countless parallels with couples from this and other shows including the Tara death scene from Buffy)
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I don’t wanna see “Buck & Eddie” be together. Not the road to take. Nor do I wanna see “Buck” be pinning for Eddie. The road for them is “Bestfriend/Bro”. Let that relationship manifest only there. The real representation would be to show how men can have different lives and be supportive in their friendships with each other. That’s The Tea ☕️ Honey Bee.
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Male/male friendships are already extremely well-represented on TV. It's one of the most commonly seen dynamics. It's definitely not more 'real' than a same-sex friendship turned relationship. That's hardly ever been shown, it would be groundbreaking and it would make so many viewers feel seen.
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Yes, S, I totally agree with you. We've seen countless men friendships, but not a lot (not to say any) male best friends realizing their connection is more than just platonic love for each other.
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Agree...I don't want to see Buck and Eddie together either. Ĵust let them be friends and move on to the next storyline.
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No. It's happening.
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Ok. From the beginning I thought there was something with Eddie and Buck. It is going to be interesting. Just hope it doesn't mess up a good friendship.
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#BuddieShip4Life!!
#ChristopherDiazisaNationalTreasure!!! Let Christopher finish making what Bobby started with Buddie! Canon!
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Genuinely this meant so much to me. I'm not exaggerating when I said I cried for like. an hour afterwards. As a bisexual person it just really meant the world to see something many of us thought was there and had potential for a long time be realized, and so beautifully and with such care by the creative team. I hope Oliver and Tim and everyone else involved know how happy they've made me and so, so many of my friends.
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Listen...I have loved this show from Day 1!! I have never missed an episode and I frequently watch re-runs....but I am not feeling this at all!!! Im all for representation but not for Eddie and Buck's relationship! Not for Buck at all! This is the first time ever where an episode ended and I wasn't excited to see the next one!
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Then don't watch. Homophobic much?
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Buck's latest storyline proves that Buck and Eddie could have gone canon years ago. But the show chose not to in favor of constantly putting them with random love interests. I really think they should be together they have an amazing connection that has been built up through all these seasons. And not to mention they have amazing chemistry. I hope the Showrunner will follow through and put them together.
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I completely agree with you. Buck and Eddie should have gone canon after the shooting but they shoved love interests in just like they did last season. It's great Buck’s bisexual but Eddie’s gay and he has been since he started on the show but people choose not to see it because he was married to a woman which doesn't mean anything. He admitted that he has to perform when he dates women and the thought of spending his life with one caused him to panic. Everything is there so I don't understand the delays.
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Yes, from the begining they had this special connection. Also, they could be best friends and lovers as well. It'd be a really really wonderful relationship since they've built that precious connection they have as men and friends.
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Been waiting for Buck and Eddie to take next step since season 3. They’ll always have their friendship at the core of it, even if they become more to each other.
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No! Why ruin the show? It already has great ratings and doing this storyline and continuing with Buck liking men will ruin the show and ratings will drop. Does every storyline have to be about Buck anyway?! I am not against gay or bi, but why does it have to be in every show? There is already gay relationships in the show and I was fine with that, but no to Buck liking men and especially Eddie.
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You have a touch of homophobia showing. It’s wrong to think there’s a quota to queer characters when there isn’t one for straight people. It’s not unlike a racist person saying, ‘There is already enough black people in the show’ when a show adds another black character.
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Oh my god! Looks like there are more queer people in the wild, than you realized. We can all learn new things everyday.
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I'm so excited about this. Bisexual representation is too rare on TV and I'm really grateful they had the courage to do this. And I do want Buck and Eddie to get together - I want it with all my heart! But it's a lot more complicated than some fans understand. I think they can get there eventually, but if it's going to happen, it will take time. I'm here for Buck figuring things out in the meantime.
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Noooo, do not mess up that friendship!!
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Buck cares so much about Eddie lots of times & he likes him & he wants to spend more time with him & be with him forever. I mean seriously all of you saw what happens between Buck & Eddie?! Buck cares so much about Eddie in the past & now maybe he should tell him how he really feels about him. What all of you said, are you with me or against me, huh? Just letting all of you know, I’m on: “Team Buddie!” The combination between Buck & Eddie! 🤩😍🥰
And besides, all of you saw what happen on the basketball court scene, Buck want to get Eddie attention, so he can tell how he feels about him, but it didn’t work very well, ever since that accident & now I’m kinda feel bad & sad about what happened earlier & so does Buck.🙁☹️😟🥺😓😢😥😰😭
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We have been waiting for a Buddie arc since season 2 and FOX wouldn't do it. We WANT THIS!
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I am so shipping this..This definitely needs to happen.Its not even the fact that their gay or bi.Its the fact that their best friends and how it's just naturally progressing into more deeper feelings.Proving that being gay or bi is not a choice but a natural progression that some feel deep within.Of course the homophobes will not like this.And before you say you aren't yes you are.No one has a problem when a straight male and female friendship naturally progressies into something deeper.But because it's gay or Bi it's not right.Yeah okay...If you stop watching the show because of this go right ahead I am sure the millions who do like this show no matter what will be so disappointed..🤣
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Love it!
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So tired of this being on every show, can't just be TV, something to take you away from your day for an hour, it has to be something to push the boundaries and make sure there are gay, trans, bi, non binary...Almost every new show has someone in the first episode, it's so predictable....
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People survive endless straight people on every show; you'll survive one more bisexual drop in the ocean.
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I'm sorry so does every aspect of real life. Queer people exsist Deal with it
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Wow, almost as if queer people are a normal part of life! Who'da thunk!!!
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It makes so much sense!! I'm hoping that this Tommy issue is what finally slaps Eddie in the face to realize he's in love buck, and when it comes down to it Eddie says no, you belong with me.
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"You belong to me." I can hear Carly Simon singing it. What a beautiful way of saying what I felt.
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I love how they are going into bucks sexuality. I’m really hoping for Eddie and buck to get together. I think they have. Such a great friendship and buck co parents Chris I think it will be great to see where that goes. Sexuality is not just gay and straight but much more than that. Anyway hoping for Buddie to go canon 🙂
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Personally, I did NOT see that coming at all. However, IF the actors are good with exploring this avenue for their characters, I’d be okay with it.
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I agree, I did not see that coming either and I know Buck has been missing something in his life and maybe he will figure it out.
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I hope Buck and Eddie end up together! Great show!!
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Is anyone straight on the show??
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Who cares?!
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No way should they make Buck and Eddie's relationship more than friends. I also don't think the bi story line works for these particular characters. There has been no hint of that and it just doesn't flow for me. Please do not misunderstand I welcome diverse sexualities being represented but for Buck and Eddie just doesn't work in my opinion
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Totally agree. Way to ruin a really good show.
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Dont let the door hit you on the way out...or do. Whatever. Bye.
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There have been plenty of "hints". Did you even watch Season 2?
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Off the top of my head:
1) 3x03 - Buck: "To be seen, to be known. Isn't that what we are all searching for." Eddie: "There is nobody in this world I trust more with my son than you."
2) 3x05 - Eddie: "Do you know how much Christopher misses you? How could you? You're not around!"
3) 3x10 - Hen and Eddie bringing the kids together for a playdate. Buck being there.
4) 3x15 - Buck digging the ground thinking he could possibly get to Eddie who is buried 50 feet down. Falling apart against Bobby when Buck can't get to him.
5) 3x18- Eddie: "Abby. He's fiancee is Abby."
6) 4x03- Eddie looking for backup with Buck in parenting Christopher when Eddie limits video game playing.
7) 4x10- Chim: "Can't you both be good cops?" Buck and Eddie: "No."
8) 4x12- Eddie: "I'll just be over here. Waiting. Go team."
9) 4x13- The shooting and the framing of all of that.
10) 4x14- Eddie: "It is in my will that if I die, you become Christophers legal guardian." ...."Because, Evan.. you think that you're expendable, but you're wrong."
Had to condense because this response is already too long:
11) Season 5 - when Eddie lets Buck in and Buck helps him start healing from his trauma by offering support.
12) Season 6 - Opening scene of Buckley-Diaz family dinner, the lightning strike and Eddie's response to that when he couldn't even look at Buck in the hospital bed. The poker date. Buck and Chris baking in his kitchen. When Buck says that Natalia sees him, and Eddie's facial expression to that statement.
13) Season 7
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You going on living doesn't work for me.
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I hope Buck will continue his exploring his side of begin bi Buck and know confusing, hopefully he will realize he has deep feelings for Eddie. I hope Eddie will also realizes his too I’ll see what happens next week. I really hope they will give us Buddie maybe next season want them slow burn. Buck and Eddie has ton chemistry with each other.
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This was wonderful to see play out, literally years in the making! :') Such a beautiful storyline to include, because coming out later in life after being perceived as hetero your whole life (even to yourself! Comphet is a hell of a drug!) is something we almost never get to see represented!
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NOOOOOOOO! Why do you have to see this in every single show or movie!!! Yes, I know that it happens in real life but it seems like is forcefully introduced as a must. To me it was a turned off. Hated it..Hope they change their minds. There is already a loving lesbian couple that it is part of the show. This Buck thing is pushing it
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Totally agree. Don’t fix what ain’t broken
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Then don't watch. It's that simple.
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right? like it's right on everybodys faces that eddie has trouble performing ahahahahaha, he is never okay in a relationship, he is always running from them, or feeling pressured... he comes from a religious family, which would explain the fact that he has never developed his sexuality... its right there, all the signs, I believe Eddie is gay and Buck is bi...
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I am so proud of this show for giving these characters the space to grow!!! From developing as partners and people, to showing love is love, to teaching us you deserve to be loved no matter who you are…I feel honored to be part of the journey with Buck! 🌈 Please don’t listen to the hate, because you’ve done something HISTORIC and LIFE CHANGING!!!
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It happened with Athena's first husband, why wouldn't it be the same with Eddie? There's a reality, so many people who discover much later in their life they love the same sex (same for women)
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No Buck and Eddie shouldn't be together. They are just good friends. Wouldn't want to see them together. Been watching this show since it started.
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I’ve never shipped a non-canon pairing in a show before but there’s something about Buck and Eddie that has led to me rooting for them to become more for years!
If there’s been bread crumbs of bi-Buck, there have been entire loaves of bread thrown across the seasons that point to a repressed, comphet Eddie situation that would be so complicated and beautiful to see play out.
Some of the comments being homophobic make it clear how important these stories are. It’s not about being woke or anything. People simply like who they like. Relationships don’t all need to fit the same generic shape for them to be acceptable.
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Well, I guess that now instead of having to deal with Buck's badly written and underdeveloped female love interests, we'll have to deal with his badly written and underdeveloped male love interests, with bonus Eddie's character getting thrown under the bus so it can happen. Anything to avoid going where the narrative is literally begging you to go.
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Stick with it. This is clearly a stepping stone for Buck and Eddie getting together. The entire episode was Buck being jealous of Tommy getting closer to Eddie. There were multiple references to how similar Tommy and Eddie are. Tommy is the easy option and won't last and it will lead to Buck and Eddie realising their feelings for each other. Trust the process.
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I trust Tim Minear absolutely none tbh.
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100% agree.
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Please keep Buck and Eddie as the best friends they are. It’s refreshing to see such a close platonic friendship. We’ve grown to love these characters as they are and it seems to be coming out of left field for them to both have this major change at the same time in their lives. After so many years this seems to just be a new, forced storyline to please some people who would like to see a change in their relationship but it doesn’t fit with who they are and have been for so long. Not all close friendships are romantic and sexual. Please don’t make this change.
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Cry me a river
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I love the show and my 4yr old as well she loves seeing the firefighters she wants to be like them when she grows up it doesn't matter about sexualality. There is no difference between a woman liking a woman or a man liking a man who care let them live there life.
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NO absolutely not it's been too long it just doesn't work it will ruin their dynamic, also both of them now realizing they are Bi or Gay is reaching Buck yes maybe could work but not both !!
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No. Don't like it. They should not be together. There's so many shows like this. Buck and Eddie should just be good best friends. Platonic.
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thank you abc for going where fox was too scared to go. nothing could have made me happier in the moment or feel more validated as an older queer human than 7x4. will watch this show into the ground
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Don't do this ! 2 friends should remain friends !! Don't mess up the story line with this mess this is a bad idea.
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I'm so glad they are allowing Buck to discover himself in such a thoughtful genuine way!
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Loved this so much! Bisexual Buck is SO important! Love the gradual bild-up to the "oH" moment
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Bisexual representation is so necessary in this day and age, especially when handled so well.
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A lot of the negative comments here just prove why this storyline is so important. Queer storylines are not overdone or being shoved in people's faces, especially not ones involving explicitly bisexual characters and ones involving a character discovering their sexuality in their 30s or older. This is a beautiful and exciting addition to the existing queer characters, relationships and storylines on 9-1-1, and Oliver's performance in the episode was incredibly moving. The thoughtfulness and care with which the cast and crew of 9-1-1 tell these character-driven stories is such a gift, and to me is what makes the show so incredible. Buck's journey of self-discovery and acceptance is going to be so impactful for so many queer people who will feel represented and validated by Buck's experiences. In a world where many people still express disgust and hatred towards queer people and view them as 'ruining' a TV show as many people in the comments here have said, stories like these are beautiful and essential.
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Nope. Don't like this. Why can't they show that sometimes men DO get hurt when feelings when being left out or a new person enters the friend group? These are real emotions and don't mean there is some sexual tension. It's normal human emotions. How about showing how to work through these type of situations?
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While I do believe that yes that is an option and would be good for males and emotions, in Buck's whole story line he is missing something.... he does need to figure that out.
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Why can't we have both? The world is our oyster. Buck can process his feelings and it doesn't take away from the life he has built with Eddie.
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Why can't they show that sometimes men have an abrupt realization that there's an attraction they weren't expecting to feel. It happens a lot. Just because you don't want to admit that there are a LOT of men who are in the same boat, doesn't mean it's not true.
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Ok, goodbye little Miss Biphobic. You won't be missed
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I won't watch the show
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The show overall has become lame. Guess I can take this one off of recording.
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They would make a cute couple
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Why didn't you stop a long time ago with the lesbian couple?
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I have stopped watching, it made me so mad that you added this to the story line. Why change the dynamics
of Buck. You already have a gay couple on the show with Hen. Just stop!
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I'm ok with the story line for buck and honestly I was thrown off and a little upset. Not that I have a problem with the situation in real life I believe everybody should do what they do and just be themselves. But for buck, I didn't like the storyline. Definitely. Don't want it to be with Eddie. I think they're better off just friends. So don't come in with the comments.
People love who they love and I'm ok with that I just didn't want it to be buck but I'm here for the ride. I myself never saw it coming but I love the characters all of them. This is not about attacking anyone's lifestyle its just a big shock for me.
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All I'd like to see is Eddie being straight please! Buck can do whatever he wants! Thank you!
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I will never watch this show again! They have officially jumped the shark! I couldn't even finish the stupid cruise ship episodes!
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Please dont ruin a beautiful friendship and brotherhood by changing directions with them... I dont care if you make Buck gay or bi sexual... But not with Eddie. Dont ruin their friendship... Let Eddie be there for Buck as friend for the transition... But please DO NOT MAKE THEM A COUPLE!!
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I think if we are going to stick with Buck being bisexual that's fine but personally I like the Tommy and Buck storyline over a Buck and Eddie storyline, Buck and Eddie are perfect as best friends.
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Do we have to push homosexuality all the time. I have male friends that are my friends. If this happens 911 will lose a loyal fan in me. It disgust me that they need to do this to these characters. America today smh
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No way! Why does most of the relationships on this show have to turn gay? Was one of my favorite shows, but its just becoming too sickening!
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This story line is so forced. Really? Two guys can't just be heterosexual best buds without turning it into this? I'm out..can't watch this show anymore. 🙄
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No don’t like it. Don’t go there. Don’t mess up Buck and Eddie’s friendship by doing this. They are hot firemen that women love to think about. Don’t take that away from us. Sad to say I’m going to have to quit watching the show.
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Nope please don't go there....I'm getting tired of this on TV in programs that I like....I don't care what people do in their lives, but why does it have to be crammed down our throats....enough!
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Why can't it be a normal friendship? We do not need this to be any more. I am tired of seeing all this bi, gay stuff. I will not watch it anymore.b
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I don't like this story line
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So conversion therapy does work? People can just flip now?
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This is a game changer for me. I will no longer watch this show. They have gone too far. I do not like Buck so I could care less what happens to him. But I like the show. Buck was good with Taylor Kelly but they had to mess that up. The show started the season with a stupid story line and it looks like it's not going to get any better.
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Love this Show. Never saw this coming. They have a great brotherhood and never showed any romantic gestures after all these years and now suddenly romantic feelings. And no homophobia here! Several relatives including my beloved daughter who is bisexual. It doesn’t flow in the show. Why does every relationship somehow must have a sexual tension included in it.
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Noooooooooo!!!!! What is going on here? Why can’t the show let Buck and Eddie’s friendship be what it is???? Having a friend, a best friend that you know is always in your corner is a very important part of normal life. I love 911… the ensemble is great as is…. Let them be and continue with great rescues. From a womanizer to a bi???? Come on… enough
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The last scene should have the two attending a church service together. I'm tired of Hollywood's idea of what is normal and acceptable. I have watched 911 for the last time.
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I wish they could just leave it at a great friendship. And with Michael and Hen, a third gay/bi character seems like PC run amok.
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Another great episode form another excellent season of 911!
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Im done with the show. Whats happening is a disgrace. Straight to Bi in one episode, not needed.
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Positive bisexual rep is so hard to come by and taking that journey with THIS character just feels right. I'm elated that the show is finally embarking on this storyline and that Buck may now find what's been missing from his life/past relationships, reach a level of self love he's never known, and ultimately find true happiness ♥️
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Please don't mess up a good friendship. Homosexuality is not something that needs to be in every show. Showing Michael's serial orientation was enough. Why go there again?
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I don't want to detract from Buck's moment by focusing solely on what's next with Eddie. Buck's journey in discovering and fully accepting himself is valid on its own. I will add, that it would make sense for them to then explore a romantic relationship with Eddie...for me, the foundation is all there. People keep harping on not wanting to ruin their friendship, but what if this elevates it. Don't we all want to be romantically linked with our best friend? What Eddie and Buck have built together is solid. A family where they love and support each other. Where they co-parent Christopher. I just don't see how they don't end up together because I don't know what love interests they could ever bring in that would match or exceed what they already have. How does Eddie approach a significant other and say, Buck co-parents with me? He's in my will to take care of Chris. I am not saying its not possible, but to me, it would feel forced to make them be with other people. And on top of that, these LI's need to integrate into an established family like the 118. It's a heavy task to bear, from my view point. Ultimately, it is up to the writers and creators on how they want this journey to go. But to say that this will ruin a friendship or that it is unrealistic is shortsighted and a little homophobic, no gonna lie. You wouldn't be up in arms if the male/female friend duo in a show got together - you would say you saw it coming a mile away. Why is this different?
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Your hateful heart will not be missed in these comment sections. But I guess we are all subjected to "disgusting" things from time to time.
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I have removed 9-1-1 from my viewing list. That's what I think about it.
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Nope, love the show, but dont wreck it with the gay/bi storyline with Buck. It will ruin the show and I will stop watching. There is already a gay couple with Hen and her partner. Show doesn't need more of this.
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I don't like where they are going with Buck!
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why can't the characters on this show just stay in male-female relationships. why does it constantly have to be same sex relations? I don't understand the need for so many of them. especially when the guys have been with women. why change??? I just don't like everyone doing the same things over and over. leave it all alone.
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Omg 😆 not another gay couple. That’s all you see on TV anymore. It would be unrealistic for Buck (who sleeps with every girl he meets) and Eddie who was married and had a child. They both love women. It’s ok to have a best friend.
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Please bring the closet back and put EVERYTHING back in it!
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I was VERY DISAPPOINTED in this episode's turn of events.. made me lose respect for the writers and producer. Aren't two gay couples enuff for one show. Michael and his lover.. in earlier seasons and Athena and her wife. Come on now.. not everyone wants to see where this new season is heading. NOT HAPPY
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They just Lost our household.
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So happy and intrigued to see what they do with this storyline. Bi Buck felt like a facet of his character that was always there. And the potential with Eddie! It makes so much sense.
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Nooooooo..keep them as best friends...bros...not as lovers...it shows that u can men close relationship without having an intimate relationship...let them find good women to love and settle down with...that would be a real deal breaker for me...
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So so wonderful to see! There have been hints about Buck's sexuality since pretty much the beginning and it's so amazing that they're going there, and going there with care. I do also eventually want to see Buck and Eddie together, but I'm willing to wait and see where the story goes. 911 never disappoints me with their thoughtful and coherent storytelling!
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Very disappointed!! You are ruining the show!!
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No I don't think we need to drag more sexual content into the show. It's already covered this in it's diversity of main characters.
The show doesn't need to pursue this at all.
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Go to hell
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Watching Buck date a loser like Tommy is a big fat NO. Tim thinks he's doing something big with this but he literally sank a romantic ship that's been six years in the making. He'll use the reaction to Buck and Tommy as a gage so he won't have to follow Buck's and Eddie’s story to it's natural conclusion. They should be together but he wasted years by letting Buck date women who used him and he's taking the easy route by trapping Eddie in a relationship with a woman who likes her brother more than she likes Eddie. Sick of people saying trust the process and wait it out and this is the road they had to take for Buck and Eddie to be together. Please spare true Buddie shippers the rhetorhic. This was handled poorly and I won't watch Buck date Tommy because he's worse than all the women Buck has dated combined. One more thing, Tim knew what he was doing by prereleasng pictures of Buck and Eddie only to blindside Buddie shippers with Buck dating Tommy a guy who wasn't even remotely interested in him. Buck sure knows how to pick losers doesn't he? And to do this after the season 8 renewal was announced shows he'll never let Buck and Eddie be togeter. I won't sit through another season of Buck fumbling through a relationship and I won't watch Buck tell Eddie he's dating Tommy. Pining is overrated. Good luck I guess because now Tim can try to save his show from getting canceled without those watching who wanted Buddie. Tim you only have yourself to blame so bravo.
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I don't like it why friends just can't be just friends
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People! Honestly! Forever guys have been buddies/close friends! They don't have to be gay or bi to have a close friendship. These two have had a great relationship for years, and making it so out of character for them will for certain turn me away from this show that I've been watching since it started. I'm already on the fence after last night's episode with that kiss. It ruins it for me.
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I will stop watching this program if they make this character gay. No need for it except to continue to push this attempt to normalize abnormal sexual behavior. Please just entertain us with interesting stories.
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Never liked Bucks character. Now that 911 has gone super gay, they've lost me as a viewer
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No I like the show but where is this going and it will be losing a viewer very soon if it keeps up the route it's going. As far as Buck and Eddie heck no dont want to see them no more than friends.Somethings should not be tampered with and although im not a huge fan of Eddie they are friends and should each lead separate lives. I always thought it was a bit odd how Buck was too involved in their lives anyway but it's just my opinion.
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There are so many positives on this site for the Buck storyline that our "vote" really won't matter, but I got my husband to watch all the previous seasons' episodes on a streaming platform. Since the show's move to ABC we watched the first two episodes on Friday. After seeing this post we won't be watching any more episodes. There is already a same sex couple but to expand with a bisexual storyline is too much for us.
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I Buck becomes gay, my husband and I will not watch this show anymore
Come on writers can't you come up with something better or different then this, Wow!!!!
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911 was just erased from my list.
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Get some new writers. Why don't you ask fire people what they think!
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I think you're ruining the show by playing a storyline of buck being gay!
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True male friendships need to be played out. Most shows have a same sex element and it's enough. A true friend is hard to find, one that will sacrifice his life for you. You don't have to be sexually involved to show this. Develop another storyline. Loosing interest here...
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going to screw up the show i will stop watching
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I do not support the decision to put Buck and Eddie in a romantic relationship strictly because Christopher has already had an somewhat challenging life as it is. This will only add more explanations and more exposure to bullying and other things to deal with. I would like to see Buck find an amazing woman that has bipolar disorder. That he has to learn to navigate because he truly is in love with this person. That bisexual story line between Buck and Eddie is a trash idea and it lacks depth.
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Would hope that they would not have taken the Buck's storyline in that direction!
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Absolutely No!
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It ruined my night to see that story line!
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Why can't you just leave Buck the handsome firefighter that he is.....why does he have to explore his sexuality? All the women want him. We already have Hen who has a wife. To each his own, but I don't think everything needs to be made about this. It will ruin the show for me.
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have I got some great news for you - you're still allowed to want him even if he's bi. kissing a dude will not affect his external appearance in any way. pretty cool, right?
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This show won’t make it past this season. Tonight’s episode alone is proof of that.
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It's been renewed for season 8 but go on...lol
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Clearly 811 is an idiot.
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I do not like this at all. It’ll probably make it because “some people actually like this”
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I'm sorry, but does everyone on this show have to be gay? Hen and her wife. Athena's ex husband and his boyfriend. Now Buck and Eddie. Why don't they put Cap with Chimney and throw in Robbie as a thruple while they're at it? It's ridiculous!
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You’re absolutely right. Too much!!
I’m through. I’ll watch Law & Order until someone ruins that one too
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I think Eddie should continue to be the supportive best friend of Buck, while Buck finds his way with Tommy (who calls him Evan btw). To put Buck and Eddie together would ruin the dynamic they have. All for Buck and Tommy.
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Who calls him Evan, which is not his chosen name. It's a rerun of "Edmundo," ugh.
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You had to ruin another perfectly good show.
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Nooo Way!!! Dont put Eddie and Buck together it will ruin an amazing friendship and totally confuse Eddies son ..Buck is like a uncle to him that will NOT make for good tv. Dont fix what is not broken! Let Buck be Bi or gay whatever you think the show "need" smh..but not with Eddie...just Stop!
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Hell no. Don’t ruin the show by turning buck bisexual. That will ruin the show. I won’t watch anymore. That will be a shame if they ruin the show.
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I think it's better if they're just like brothers. I think they should come up with a childhood friend for Buck like a girl who was as competitive like Buck was growing up but Buck was too shy back then and didn't know how to approach a girl. Then they run into each other in LA and that's the beginning of the story of Buck getting to know what they've been up to since their child hood and see where it goes and Buck is way more at ease with her as they have a lot in common
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write your self insert fanfic on AO3 like everyone else and stop insisting on it being on the show. Kristen already ruined the show to the point of cancellation with that nonsense
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What people do in private is up to them but I do not need to see two men kissing on prime time. Law & Order will be my “go to” from now on. Bye bye
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No, no, no! You will lose a lot of viewers. Why do you feel the need to ruin a good show. Always loved this show, but I’m done.
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If Buck comes out as gay or bisexual, I'll quit watching. There's nothing to his relationship with Eddie other than bestie's/bro. And there has been nothing indicating Buck is gay or bisexual, he's always enjoyed the company of women. You just have to ruin a good show.
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Agree, why do we have to bend for the minority. Leave the show alone. If you want to be diverse watch RuPaul drag show
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To “go there” with Buc is okay with me, but not with Eddie. Please don’t muck up their friendship with a convoluted unnecessary storyline. Eddie needs to figure out next steps with Marisol not his bestie/bro.
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