Spoilers lie forward for Season 8, Episode 6 of 9-1-1, “Confessions.”
9-1-1 Season 8 has been airing mid the 2024 TV schedule, and it’s been emotional to date. On high of the season opener (which as soon as once more put Athena and Bobby by way of the wringer), Buck has been persevering with to determine himself out after his popping out final season. Nevertheless, his and Tommy’s relationship hit a tough patch in the latest episode, and it led to them breaking apart. Now, Oliver Stark is commenting on what lies forward for Buck, and I’ve combined emotions on the matter.
In “Confessions,” Buck found that Tommy was as soon as engaged to a girl for 2 years — and never simply any lady. It was former dispatcher Abby Clark, who Buck was concerned with in Season 1. That relationship was so deep that he lived at her home after she left him, and he didn’t get correct closure till she surprisingly returned within the Season 3 finale. After speaking with Maddie and Josh, Buck realized he actually cares about Tommy regardless of their awkward mutual relationship and needs Tommy to maneuver in with him. Nevertheless, Tommy in the end ended the connection as a result of he did not wish to get harm and since it was new for Buck.
Contemplating what we learn about Oliver Stone’s Buck, he’s going to take the breakup onerous, which was evidenced by him exhibiting up at Eddie’s on the finish of the episode. He spoke no phrases, and there was simply beer and silence. Stark instructed Leisure Weekly simply how his character will deal with the breakup and, whereas it looks as if it will result in some constructive second, there’s nonetheless cause to be cautious:
Buck could be very a lot going to look to channel his heartbreak into constructive hobbies, just about to an obsessive diploma, which is observed by a couple of individuals round him and presents some lighthearted and enjoyable scenes for the forged. In typical Buck trend, he will preserve shifting ahead and discover a approach to deal with it. The cracks will in all probability begin to seem, however definitely to start with, the masks and the facade goes to be very a lot one in every of ‘I am okay.’
On the one hand, it will be refreshing to see Buck channel his feelings with new hobbies. What I additionally love is that it will result in some lighthearted moments involving different characters. Followers absolutely know that we may use some levity amid the beginning of this season.
Regardless of that, although, there are solely so some ways he can distract himself till he begins to crack. After all, Buck has had different relationships, however this was his first one with a person. That — mixed with the truth that the cut up was so sudden — would possibly he why he’s going to take it so onerous. Though he’ll have the 118 supporting him, there’s solely a lot they’ll do as nicely, so there is a good likelihood we’re headed for a breakdown of types.
No matter what occurs in upcoming episodes, this might give 9-1-1 the chance to additional discover Buck’s sexuality. He did go straight right into a relationship after popping out by way of that massive kiss scene. So this might present the character the chance to essentially determine himself out as he navigates the one life. I am desirous to see the funnier moments that consequence from his hobbies however, given the opposite side of Oliver Stark’s feedback, I am undoubtedly going to be frightened about him hitting all-time low.
New episodes of 9-1-1 air on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and can be found to stream the next day with a Hulu subscription.