‘9-1-1’: ‘Lone Star’s Rob Lowe Reacts to Bobby’s Death
Everyone knows what an amazing job Peter Krause did in the death scene for his 9-1-1 character, from the cast to showrunner Tim Minear to fans to the lead of the now-over spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star.
“I watched it and thought it was beautifully written, beautifully acted. Peter is a spectacular actor,” Rob Lowe, who played Owen Strand for five seasons of the Fox series before it ended this January, told Variety. “At a certain point in a show like that, and Tim has said this publicly, every once in a while, you’ve got to knock down a few walls if you want to keep the house structure sound. Ironically, it might rejuvenate the show into a whole new area, but it will never be the same without Peter, who was, from the beginning, just such an amazing actor. And the way he played that death scene was emblematic of his nuance and subtlety. I’ve just always been a fan of what he and Angela [Bassett] and the rest of the cast do on that show, definitely.”
It was in 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15 that Bobby died, having been infected with a super-strain of CCHF (Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever). It was in the previous episode, the first of the two-parter, that the 118 entered a lab to deal with a fire. During an explosion, Chimney (Kenneth Choi) lost his face mask and was exposed. And so when there was only one dose of the anti-viral, and by that point, Bobby knew he was infected, the captain gave it to his firefighter and friend, only revealing he, too, was sick after everyone had been evacuated.
Minear told TV Insider that killing off Bobby was a strictly creative decision.
“Nobody wanted Peter to leave, most of all me, but I just felt like we’re going into Season 9 and it would’ve been comfortable to keep everything status quo and happy happy. But it’s a first responder show, and I put these people in life-and-death situations, except you could probably look at it and say I just put them in life situations because no one ever dies. So it just felt like it was time,” he explained.
He also shared how Peter Krause contributed to a key moment in Bobby’s death scene and his final moments, as he said goodbye to his wife Athena.
“What I saw in him was a combination of Bobby and Peter,” Minear told us. “It was tricky how we were going to approach this because just based on what that virus was and what it does, the thing could have turned into a ghoulish, body horror, horror movie, which is not what we wanted. You have to understand what’s happening, but we also just didn’t want it to be a particularly ugly death, which is what this would be. And it was Peter’s idea to turn away from Athena and go to that table and kind of get into a prayerful posture. That was Peter. That was all Peter. So I just thought that was a really lovely choice on his part. And it just kept things kind of elliptical and kind of non-linear because what you’re really watching in those last whatever, two minutes, probably would’ve taken place over some hours.”
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I won't be watching anymore. Tim made a huge mistake taking Peter Krause out of 911. It wasn't his choice to leave. Deleted my recordings and upcoming too. Worse possible thing to do!
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I agree I’m done watching the shiw as well. He didn’t want to leave so I say it was personal
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Question how did Hen not get the virus with her having a tube in her to help her lung?
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Agree. I will not continue to watch.
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I agree that it was a critical error in judgment by the writers in betraying the trust of the fans who turn to it, not just for the drama, but even more for comfort. That being said, I plan to keep watching and see how the story evolves. After all, you don’t turn your back on your family if there is a death. If it doesn’t maintain its heart, I will bail, but right now I think I need the comfort of the company to grieve properly.
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Came across this show flipping channels. Loved it! I never watch Network TV but it was FOX so I made the exception. The world had become such a horrible place lately that Bobby and Athena‘s love was refreshing. I looked forward to each episode. I watched reruns on WE TV. It’s the only show that could get me to watch ABC when they moved. I followed. This is the first time I had a favorite couple on television. Bobby was the perfect fire captain. He was so well cast. I know I can’t accept another fire CAPTAIN running the 118. When Hen and Chimney fill-in as CAPTAIN it’s not the same. I won’t be able to accept Athena with another man. The relationship between her and Bobby was so real. I’m not a fan of ABC or now. I’m gonna check every show I watch and make sure Tim Minear is not involved because he can’t read his audience. ABC is going to be disappointed because all the new viewers who followed 911 to their network are going to turn it off after Bobby’s funeral. Very few will return for Season 9. Such a disappointment. You went for shock but got angry fans. You need us we don’t need you.
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You definitely have a right to your opinion but I definitely don't agree with some of your comments.
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I think it is a very bad mistake taking Bobby Nash off. I like others think u should figure out a way to say it’s a mistake. I only take to certain shows and this was my favorite with Bobby. It’s Crazy don’t put Athena through another death! They have the rest of their life together. A house, kids, a life that I think that people should see that it works in this show to help others in the real world! The family and friends that they show is how the world should become. You just don’t want people to see how this world needs to be, it’s just like you are purposely wanting to mess things up. Because that’s all I see is a big mistake if Bobby isn’t with Athena to make the backbone!
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I was heart broken... He was everything in that show. A real mentor what a mistake to lose him.
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That's my last episode of that show I'll ever watch. Lost me as a viewer. Bad choice.
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A HUGH mistake, I'm not watching this show anymore. Minear should have killed off someone less important. Peter was the main character of this show.
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It was special between Athena and Bobby. Creative move my foot. Once they realize they are losing the show and need to bring back Bobby they can find out the virus company needed to keep Bobby for research. Had one more cure dose in cryo They disfigured an employee dressed him as Bobby and that is who they buried. Then you have episodes about athena has dreams of Bobby being alive etc. 9-1-1 was my favorite show. Not anymore. Deleted recordings
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They had the cure right under their nose, the mouse, take a blood sample and make another antidote.
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Lost another viewer. He was the soul of that cast and show.
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So sad because my family loved this show so much, all because Bobby was holding everyone together. But alas, all good thing must come to an end I guess and if the writers think we’ll keep watching, they’re sadly mistaken. We’ll cherish the show to this point but we won’t be watching a show where Bobby Nash is dead.
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I won’t be watching this anymore It was my favorite show but this was a totally wrong move. 911 has been destroyed. One of the last good shows on TV
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so please, let bobby come back!!! am so heartbroken for this season and episode! athena and bobby and the 118 firefighters and the 911 itself had a passed through things but this one is so much pain so please have a twist that robert "bobby" nash can come back and stay with athena and the 118 people so please please!!!!huhuhuhu😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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Rob Lowe would be a good replacement. He starred in the other 911 show. Ended in January.
Why not. It should be easy for him
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Sorry but downgrading bugles on the collar is not something any fire officer would ever do. You should know that.
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Jud might work though, at least the actor who played him.
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I think Tim Minear really wanted the show to end. Bobby and Athena love story is the backbone of this show. Really big mistake on the end of Bobby, he should have just killed the entire 118. Tim Minear, you should have kept that love going.
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I will stop watching before the final two episodes. I get what they are saying about responders but I am watching tv for the enjoyable experience. I get it when characters have major issues but to kill off the major actor that draws us to the show is not what I want to see. It's bad enough when a major actor decides to leave a show and they have to write them off but to take out the main characters to make the story line "real" is not enjoyable to me
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I won’t be watching anymore either. The writer is an idiot to kill off Bobby. Worse than the death of John Dutton on Yellowstone. Who in their right mind would think it was a good idea to kill off one of the main characters. TV series are supposed to make the audience want to watch. We want to be entertained not have useless twists and turns that add nothing to the show. I’m not surprised though. The writer has been making some real stupid decisions lately in his writing. I mean really, how can you take Buck from a ladies man to a man’s. There was really no logic to it at all. Did not add anything to the show. No common sense at all.
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I couldn't even cry I was so angry. What's wrong with you Tim, are you trying to have people cancel watching. My daughter gets me watching these shows and I like it then wham. Not à hint. Didnt like when eddie left also . That at least we saw coming.You cant put in fillers just not the same. Bobby was like 118s father. Very upset fan.
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I agree. So disappointed.
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It was a shock! I honestly thought Chimney was about to be out. How many times has his character cheated death on the show? Steal rod in forehead, stabbed by girlfriend’s ex-husband, exposed to some virus before his wedding, injected with a lethal drug by a crazy Godly complexed coworker and now exposed to some mega strain virus. I’m like really? He like a cat with 9 lives. LOL!
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First Eddie then Bobby...Im so disappointed. The show will never be the same.
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I'm sorry they just destroyed a great show in an Hr ! Sadly I will not be watching after the funeral ! Bobby's character was what lead me to watch in the 1st place. So sad!
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People watched this show because we knew they’d survive. Because we could have fun and hope while watching ridiculous emergencies. Killing Bobby killed the show. I’ll never watch another ep. Not going to try the Nashville spin-off either. I don’t care how incredible the acting, the decision was ridiculous and asinine. The whole season has been disappointing and this just ruined it.
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I balled my eyes out.Bobby and Athena finding love again was amazing a true love story. It will be hard to keep watching it without him.
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The few episodes where Gerrard came back as Captain of 118 and Bobby had to be away with that movie circus it felt like a family was being torn apart. Can't imagine anybody on that Captain seat other than one of the 118 team members. Fabulous actors all of them
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I think it's BEYOND BS! The captain does not go in…. Inflate your ego as you wish but I’m ✅ out.
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I Love the show and will continue to watch it. Let's be real death comes in real life and I Love the way how he said goodbye to Athena somebody us don't get that in real life. I'm a true fan win or loose.
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Will probably not watch show anymore you took the best one off big mistake. You could of used another actor to make your point .
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I am afraid that this is a huge mistake. Bobby was the core of the show, especially his relationship with Athena. It’s won’t be the same without him.
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Bobby had another chance at happiness considering what he had been through. His relationship with Athena was authentic and I loved it. Bobby was the backbone and leader of the 118. And when I seen that he was not getting out of that lab. I knew what that meant. It was very sad and I was so disappointed at the same time. It was bad enough when Eddie left the show. Eddie could have visited his son and went back home. Because he got him back anyway. After Bobby's funeral I will continue watching and see where it goes. I love the show.
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I get that ppl are distraught over Bobby & honestly it’ll be hard accepting another captain as the father figure. He was everyone’s dad. I feel like now would be a good time to have others do a career change like Hen or Chimney because their stories are stale. How many times can Chimneys wife be abducted for Pete’s sake. And while ppl are complaining about Bobby we really should be complaining that Buck has been in constant heartbreak and loss since the first season. CAN WE PLEASE GIVE BUCK A WIN?!!!!
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Can't do 911 with out Bobby.
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Horrible idea taking the main hero from the show. Writers keep trying to make the hero Angela Bassett or Jennifer Love Hewitt. Both characters are too old for their positions and had plenty of opportunity to have either of them pass away and move on. Recently Jennifer's character had her throat slit and somehow miraculously lived. Show is a joke now. The cruise ship was an absolute joke of a farse. 65 year old beat cops don't save the day...
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Another good show the Woke is about to destroy. They did that to all shows that attracted audience thirsty to see stories about heroes saving life, law enforcement fighting crimes and criminal, where always the good prevails. Hollywood should understand that very many viewers had enough with the new properly directed AI generated movies, with no contents but violence from start to end.
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The worst mistake ever I'm very disappointed with channel 7..lost another fan
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Tim obviously has no clue as to what fans want. Fans love Hen and her wife. Fans don't care that Tommy is gay. However turning Buck from being hyper-sexual with women to being only into men, is a woke move. Killing Bobby was just a way to lose loyal fans and kill a show.
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Why is tv messing with main characters. This happened with 2 of the FBI serious and now there cancelled after a year after replacing people. It's not good!!!! I don't know if I will watch it ever again, the writers suck
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Big mistake…huge! No cast member can carry the show like he did. I find Angela’s character very annoying…she’s like a “bionic woman” not realistic at all. She’s a police sergeant…not a police captain like Olivia Benson…thus, she only has so much authority. I am retired military and her over the top attitude irritates me…sorry.
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I am going to watch the remainder of this season then I'm out as a 911 viewer. Will stay for the funeral and the grieving process. III hate funerals!! Maybe Rob Lowe could be the temporary captain while the 118 goes through their grieving process. If Peter Krause doesn't receive an Emmy after his death performance there is nobody out there who deserves one.
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Athena has suffered enough and now to do this to her.
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My husband and I couldn’t believe what they had happen to one of the main show runners. What the heck were you thinking. I told my husband that they need to eventually make it that it was a horrible nightmare that Athena had. They need to bring him back. GEEZ!
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Done with the show Not watching anymore. Tired of watching the lead characters die or get killed.
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In the back of my mind, I still think Bobby isn't dead. I think they're using him in their research and He will be back next season.
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Honestly I don’t want to watch the show anymore. You killed Bobby, you made buck gay, chim who had an iron rod go through his head. Magically that big huge round scar is gone. You’ve made Maddie crazy , Eddie lost his son and had to drive uber. What’s next poor Athena been through enough. Lost her first husband from going gay, getting her house blown up, being held hostage and more. Y’all already took away lone star. 😢😢 yeah think I’m done!!
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I have not watched his death nor funeral. I don’t know that I ever can and am not sure I will ever watch again. Come on Mobland. I think it was a huge mistake
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We hate the fact you've took Bobby from the show ....its never going to be the same to what was a perfect loveable sometimes v funny series
Were gutted
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Unless this all turns out to be some horrible nightmare that Bobby is having in a coma or something I took will be gone. There is NO replacement for Bobby. Not just as Captain but as husband, stepfather, mentor,and now the fire/police connection has been disconnected. They used to be able to come to each others rescue or assist the other in a rescue. And NO. Not even Captain Strand can replace Bobby. Athena would STILL be without a husband and I just can't see her with anyone else ESPECIALLY in that yet to be completed house.😢
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Sad, very sad! Please find a way to bring Bobby Nash back…PLEASE! I have always loved Angela Basset and to see her and Bobby together was so REAL! They’re building a new home; they’ve been through so much testing their love for each other. It is so REAL! Bring Bobby back, those two are the best in the show! PLEASE!!🙏
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Huge mistake, I bawled like he was my fire captain and best friend. Why would Tim even think he needed to shake things up. The show WAS perfect and Bobby was the backbone of it all. Without him there is no show. I was already on the fence about Nashville after they cancelled Lone Star which was my second fav. not done watching as I need to see where they take it but I was truly devastated 😭
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I'm a huge fan of the "911" franchise. I'm also a huge fan of Peter Krause. I agree that his unfortunate death was shocking & uncomfortable. What I disagree with, profusely, is the common consensus that people should "jump ship" (Sorry for the choice of words here, in light of the resent "cruise episode"!!) "911" is a great show, and I suspect it will continue to be a great show, even without "Bobby Nash". I agree that a great character does help in a show's enjoyment, but very rarely, especially in an ensemble show like "911", does one character make or break an entire show. I'll be a loyal viewer right until "the wheels come off" completely!
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Didn't see that coming! I was thinking the whole time Bobby was going to eat the dam rat that was injected with the cure at the last minute and be ok. WTF
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As sad as I was that Bobby died I believe it was a perfect end to his story arc. He never forgave himself for the loss of his family in that fire. It was fitting that he sacrifices himself for his fire fighting family and Athena. Peters portrayal was brilliant and brought Bobby's story full circle.
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Glad this random article popped up in my feed and spoiled this for me, I haven't made it this far yet.
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As sad as it was, and it definitely was one of the sadness TV deaths I can remember seeing, and over the years I have see quite a few, Peter Krause really (for want of a better expression) knocked it out of park! I really think that his performance was of Bobby and Peter saying goodbye to not only his 9-1-1 family but to the fans as well.
This death won't end my viewing of future episodes or seasons but I just hope that they don't rush into replacing Bobby. Make Henn the interim Captain, maybe, but not permanently or please, do not promote Buck.
It's too bad that they finished Lone Star the way they did, and this is by no means a serious idea, but maybe they could have figured a way to move over Rob Low!
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Like my wife said last night when we first got a chance to watch it. "What's the point of renewing for Season 9?' Bobby was 9-1-1!! There's no point in watching it anymore." I agree with her completely.
I "may" give 9-1-1 Nashville a shot next season, but...maybe not...
Bad move by Tim Minear and ABC!!
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Just watched it last night and I just dont know how you could do Bobby like that broke my heart I could hardly take it. You end 911 Lone star. Making me think you killed owen. Then you kill Bobby. I find out that you are bringing 911 to my town. Which ugh I guess I'll watch 911 Nashville but then there's rumors of my least favorite grays anatomy person being involved so I just dont know what to do with myself now
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The show will never be the same. You will probably lose ratings on the next 911 season. Please don't let Rob Lowe take Bobby's place he is not the same
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Gutted to see Bobby die but there's room for more excitement #9-1-1
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Don't think I will ever watch it again!!!
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Rob Lowe should take Bobby’s position ❤️
My opinion!! Another great leader 🥇👍
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I am not sure what to think. Bobby was the father figure to all the young guys. Who is going to fill those shoes? I may still watch a few episodes.
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I hated to see Bobby go but.......that scene could not have been played any better. After the initial no,no,no reaction and disbelief I had tears streaming down my face and it felt that I was losing a family members. His portrayal was so real that I was totally invested in it. If this is not an Emmy nominated scene, nothing else ever should be. I can't imagine the show without him. Time will tell depending on the direction they go with leadership. Please don't let it be Buck. He's not ready.
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Might as well go ahead and cancel 911 Nashville now, too. Tim has now taught us not to invest in this franchise anymore. There's too much real loss in the world now to love and lose our safety characters too when all we need is a comfortable escape from reality. Tim didn't just ruin the show, he ruined the franchise. I'll be very careful from now on about investing in anything he touches.
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You shouldn't watch any TV show from now on. Because any character could go away at any time. That's part of telling a story. People die every day. You can't not kill off a character just because the world is in a sad place. Otherwise nobody would ever leave a show from now on, especially while MAGA cult runs the country while the rest of the world laughs at us.
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Leave it to a democrat to make everything about political views.
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Yes this has nothing to do with politics, it's tv , but they have to bring it in. We had 8 great seasons of Peter aka Bobby and it's sad but the show is going on and I'm looking forward to 911 Nashville.
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I'm not against characters dieing...as rhe article said there forst responders there life is on the line every time they put on there equipment. But we went through a three episode arc this season of Bobby returning him and Athena working on there home and losing Eddie another core cast. They could of killed off chimly or hen for the same story telling resolt. The issue they leave us in now is who will be the new captain. The captain they had during Bobby's absence proves no one they bring in will be good enough for the rest of this season let alone all of season 9 and none of the others would feel right as a captain.
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Why not? My take, if the actor or actress wants to leave, pls leave the character be. Change the person, not kill off the character.
The world is too sad, sometimes we want the sweet and funny makebelive to endure and last, at least till you end the show. Like how ended Lone Star. It still puts a smile on my face when I remember the ending.
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Question : How did Hen not get the virus with an open wound and chest tube into her lung?
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THANK YOU. MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY. WHY?! WHY?! WHY?! WOULD TIM DO SUCH A HORRIBLE THING. I STILL CANT GET THE SCENE OUT IF MY HEAD.
THAT IS THE END OF ANY 9-1-1 FOR ME. I WAS STILL GEARING UP TO WATCH NASHVILLE AND THEN I COME TO SEE THIS! I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE SHOW. SO, NO. ASTA LA VISTA 9-1-1 AND ANY FRANCHISE.
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The REALITY is, in life many first responders give the ultimate sacrifice in the attempt to rescue others. NO ONE wanted to lose him on the show. He was definitely one of my favorites (but they ALL are) and I don't watch many TV shows for these reasons. But, I'm sure that he will go on to greener pastures and another amazing show because he is that great (when God closes one door, he opens another one and you will be amazed at what will come of it). Every other actor on that show is amazing too (Peter felt like the glue) but the relationships they built there may not be at work daily, but they will continue to be off screen. I'm mad they cancelled 9-1-1: Lone Star also. I'm not sure what they're doing or thinking, but I don't think they were ever taught "if it ain't broken, don't fix it". Nonetheless, we can only support the other actors because they're just as hurt by his departure as the fans. When all else fails, you can always watch the old episodes. I just think they killed off the wrong character.
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There's a 911 Nashville? 🫨
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911, another show who got rid of a wonderful character. Why was Bobby written out of the show? Keep the good characters.
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Huge disappointment to kill Bobby off - especially when Peter Krouse didn’t want or plan to leave the show!!! Ridiculous mistake to kill off the major actor who anchors the whole team and the fans feel like he’s family. I’m done watching 911 too - stupid unnecessary cruelty on the part of Tim Minear. Don’t know what miracle could happen to bring Bobby back but if he’s gone for good, so am I and thousands of other fans.
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When an actor wants to leave that's one thing. The idea that it would help the show if they killed off the main character is stupid as heck. I never miss this show. it was a nice combination of firefighting, police work and personal relationships. That's it for me if they can't figure out a way to get him back on the show I'm finished with this program. And the network, if they keep this up.
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Oh my goodness why did it have to be Bobby, I bawled my eyes 👀 outs and I haven't seen the next episode yet but I know I'll be bawling on that one too. I love ❤️ 911, and 911 lonestar and can't wait til 911 Nashville starts.
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Too bad they ruined 911. I won't be watching anymore. Rob Lowe's opinion doesn't count. I think he's only saying nice things so he can sit on Bobby's chair. No thanks!
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I knew absolutely that as they were doing part one I was thinking something is going to happen and it's going to be bad!! Heart shattering, but it wasn't until I seen as part 2 was in process once I seen that woman doing what she was doing I was like no! No no I seen han was already sick I'm like how they gonna get him that the lady disappeared and then od course she didn't and so as we are in 2fixing up hen finally knowing chimney is going to get that shit yes!! And then I see Bobby cap taking off his helmet and I was like Bobby!?? No......no I then really knew he was dieing I was crying so much!! A very great actor Peter Krause you are awesome!! Elvis has left the building Lol
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Won’t watch it anymore. Buck is a whiney, needy big baby who wants echo be about and for him. He should have been the one who was killed off.
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I think it was not cool bobby died. I dont like it at all. Why watch a show to see fav characters die
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I can't believe they killed him off in so upset. Can't it be a dream. Very disappointed
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Damn so we aren’t even having spoilers warnings anymore…
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I can't believe you had Athena lose ANOTHER husband. The 1st one hurt her so bad. I'm so, so upset for her. I love this show and it's never going to be the same. Athena is never going to be the same. I mean, 1st Eddie and now Bobby. That's going to make Buckley backslide i just know he. He's finally matured and this is going to hurt him so so bad.
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I can't watch anymore. Bobby was the leader, the soul of the firehouse. I was heartbroken when he said he was infected and locked himself in the room to die . Farewell 911. I'm going to watch happier shows from now on. Let me know when Bobby comes back and it was a mistake. Until then, see ya.
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I think the show has died now and you will loose a lot of viewers and so the show will end and I don't for see it lasting much longer.
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Well 911 lone star series was killed off so
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Show lost me with Buck. Now a Buck and Eddie? Both hetero men. Smh. Now to take their special buddy bond and make it something ugly. Nah, i can handle Bobby better as it was beautifully acted.
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I think it is either going to be an amazing decision or one of the worst decisions ever made. It is going to show how the other characters handle his death, that's a given. However it eventually will have to rely on the other characters to carry the show once they are done using Bobby's death. So it will probably hold interset for some to see how Athena, Bucks, Chimney and Hen deal with the aftermath but after that I don't see how it goes on.
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