Co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear teases what’s in store for the 118 when the ABC first-responder drama returns.
That meant not backpedaling on Gerrard (Brian Thompson) stepping in as the new caption of the 118.
On top of all that, season 8 will kick off with a swarm of bees.
Kenneth Choi, Aisha Hinds, Brian Thompson, and Ryan Guzman in the ‘9-1-1’ season 8 premiere.Christopher Willard/Disney
And I just threw outThe Swarm, and he’s like, ‘Yes, do that!'"
But what’s going on with the 118 family?
Here’s what Minear says viewers can expect when the ABC drama returns Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Brian Thompson, and Oliver Stark on the ‘9-1-1’ season 8 premiere.Christopher Willard/Disney
Is Bobby really leaving the 118?
“It’s a ridiculous firefighter TV show,” Minear explains.
“Bobby’s just completely over it.
He’s not lured in by Hollywood or any of that stuff.
He just finds the whole thing incredibly trivial and ridiculous.”
Ultimately, “Bobby just wants his job back,” Minear continues.
How is the 118 handling Gerrard as their captain?
“I think it’s harder for Buck than the rest,” says Minear.
They know how to not let him get to them.
Bobby is the only captain Buck has ever served under.
Bobby really is his surrogate dad, so it’s just a lot harder for Buck.
She’s trying to get her foster license back.
She can’t be written up at work.
She has to toe the line.
And Chimney’s in a similar position because he’s the one who’s watching Mara with Maddie."
Are Buck and Tommy still dating?
“But we see that they’re more comfortable together,” he explains.
“We’d definitely call them a couple.
How is Eddie handling Christopher living with his grandparents?
for do that, he’s got to take a look at himself.
And, except for his job,everything was stripped away from him last year.
Now it’s time for him to figure out who the hell he is.”
What’s going on with Mara’s foster situation and the councilwoman?
So that’s great for them…until it’s not."
