It’s September, which implies 9-1-1 will formally be again on the 2025 TV schedule subsequent month, and followers should face the inevitable ultimately. Whereas a brand new season of the primary responder drama brings the 118 again on display, the firehouse can be down a person following Bobby’s shocking demise earlier this 12 months. Though Angela Bassett has responded to followers hoping that Peter Krause’s beloved character makes a comeback, the present nonetheless has but to deal with who will completely be taking his place as captain of the 118, which is strictly what the present’s boss is teasing now.
Gerard acted as captain each when Bobby was not working on the station firstly of Season 8 and on the finish, within the aftermath of Bobby’s demise. However because of his dedication to the collection Hotshots, he needed to depart. We additionally discovered that Hen determined to not put her title on the market for captain, regardless that she would have been the almost definitely alternative, noting that it didn’t really feel proper. Chimney, in the meantime, stepped up as appearing captain and even had a really becoming speech about staying collectively and doing what’s proper, however we nonetheless don’t know who’s going to be the everlasting captain.
Showrunner Tim Minear instructed Leisure Weekly that 9-1-1 continues to be heading in the right direction to discover a new captain for the 118, and it might be somebody in the home:
Oh, I imply that all the time occurs. That may occur inside the course of simply breaking one episode, however I’d say that we’re just about on the course that we arrange for ourselves on the finish of final season. I don’t suppose it’s going to be a shock to anyone, given the finale from final season, that Chimney is the appearing captain after we are available in to this season.
Aisha Hinds and Kenneth Choi have shared their ideas on Chimney turning into the following captain of the 118, and so they have completely different opinions on the scenario. Choi would know extra, contemplating he’s been enjoying Chimney for eight full seasons now, and he doesn’t suppose he’s prepared, however his speech on the finish of Season 8 would beg to vary.
That being mentioned, Chimney’s hesitation to develop into captain and Choi’s hesitation as nicely will not be shocking. Each Chimney and Hen have stepped up as interim captain earlier than, and between them and Gerard, it’s been clear that nobody can run the 118 like Bobby. Minear says that changing Bobby just isn’t going to be a straightforward process, and it’s going to weigh closely on your entire firehouse:
However, nothing is in stone. It’s not a fait accompli as we begin. Heavy is the pinnacle that wears the captain’s helmet, and it’s not a straightforward journey for any of [the 118.].
At this level, it’s arduous to inform what is going to occur and who will develop into the everlasting captain, however with 9-1-1 Season 9 in manufacturing and the collection returning in October, it’s solely a matter of time earlier than it’s out within the open. When within the season the 118 will select a brand new captain is unknown, however this may possible be a giant storyline for no less than the primary few episodes.
In fact, anybody apart from Gerard can be an excellent candidate for the 118. Fortunately, 9-1-1 Season 9 premieres on Thursday, October 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, so the wait gained’t be an excessive amount of longer.