Buck’s Long-Delayed Change In 9-1-1 Season 9 Will Drastically Change 118

A long-awaited character evolution for Buck in 9-1-1 season 9 is poised to fundamentally alter the 118. As unpopular as the decision to kill off Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) has been, the immediate question that has followed in its aftermath is what his absence actually means for those he left behind.

In the 9-1-1 season 8 finale, that question was addressed from a collective perspective. The episode examined who would take over as the 118’s new leader, pointing to Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi) as Bobby’s reluctant successor. It also suggested that Bobby’s widow, Athena (Angela Bassett), will begin to take her first steps forward after an unquestionably devastating loss.

But there are larger questions about what the ABC first responder drama and its main characters will look like when new episodes debut this fall. New comments from original cast member Oliver Stark, who plays Evan Buckley, suggest a significant shift that has been rumbling for quite some time.

Oliver Stark Teases How Buck Might Change In 9-1-1 Season After Bobby’s Death

The Actor’s Insight Comes From A Recent Interview