The ABC drama lead reflects on her police officer character aging and wanting an assist in the field.
Sometimes art imitates life even if you don’t want it to.
“Last week, with Athena, it was her hamstring.
Athena (Angela Bassett) on ‘9-1-1’ season 8, episode 7, “Hotshots”.Christopher Willard/disney
“But the show must go on.
So she carried on and so did I.”
But, Bassett says, “I’m wondering,will he be the last?
At the end of the episode, she’s sort of open to the idea of it.
Athena doesn’t want to admit that she’s slowing down, so she fights it.
But she’s realistic and pragmatic, ultimately just once she gets past her ego and her stubbornness.”
So I was sort of looking forward to that, but then it never happened.”
“You know, life doesn’t slow down.
“I’m wondering when we’re going to be settled in our nest!”
And what exactly is that?
I’m investigating a case that involves him.
And surprisingly, he and I have a little bit in common…. The9-1-1season 8 midseason finale airs Thursday at 8 p.m.
