Sick Day

I really liked how fast-paced and tension-filled this episode was. It really set things up well for us to hurtle into the next episode!

It was great seeing Kenneth Choi's acting as always, and he's able to communicate so much even when his character is ill (for the second time!). I also enjoyed seeing more of Ravi/Anirudh Pisharody!

One part that stood out to me was the back-and-forth between Athena and Dr. Banting, the lab director. I thought Sean Krishnan did really well opposite Angela Bassett there. The episode seemed to be inspired by the 1995 film Outbreak, and I liked how Dr. Banting occupied a different and interesting role, and I thought the character was engaging and funny (the HR comment was too funny). I liked how they added the military involvement (like the film) as well. I'm very interested to see what might be similar and different from Outbreak in the next episode.

Overall, it was great seeing some characters we hadn't seen for a while like Corinne Massiah and Elijah Cooper, plus new guest stars... that helped it feel fresh and I'm excited to see where they go with this group next week!

This episode honest to God made me remember why I like this show! So good! The ensemble scenes were perfect, everyone had the chance to shine. Best of the season so far and one of the best overall!!!

911 doing what it does best: emergencies that get personal really quick and raise the stakes. I'm afraid of what the next episodes are gonna hold and yet I cannot wait for them! That's engagement, that's a show doing what is supposed to do. Considering the first half of the season felt really stale and soulless, there's clearly been some kind of shift, and it's working. Here's hoping they keep the momentum until the finale!

There may have been a few things that I felt were maybe a smidge rushed. But overall, this was an intense, fast-paced, and powerful episode. The acting for everyone is incredible. It's so good to see moments from characters we haven't seen a lot from, like Ravi. Giving him his moment and continuing to develop his friendship with Buck was excellent to see.

The set up with the guest stars was also excellent. Great actors all around.

The action was great, the acting superb, and Buck and Athena's dynamics are such a joy to see on this show. I do not understand how they will resolve this in the next episode.

Major kudos to the writers Lyndsey Beaulieu & Taylor Wong and director Karla Braun. Welcome to 9-1-1 Karla.

What are you still doing reading this review? Go watch the episode.

Genuinely one of the best episodes!! It was intense, thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat (and close to tears). Literally had all the things I love so much about this show - why I became obsessed with it during S1. The teamwork and bond is so special between them and it only adds to why this episode was superior. It really brought back all the emotions and memories as to why I binge watched every episode as soon as I started. Amazing work, cannot wait for the next part.

And so happy Ravi finally got more screentime. He's such a great addition. Loving the Buck and Ravi friendship too.

Crossing my fingers they all make it out alive next week!!

I always look forward to the action-packed multi-part emergencies that 9-1-1 has become known for each season. The tsunami episodes of Season 3 are an all-time fave and this one is quickly becoming tied for that title. I love a good thriller and this episode kept me edge of my seat for the full hour. Everyone brought their A game - cast, crew, writer, director, etc. Oliver Stark (Buck), Anirudh Pisharody (Ravi), and Kenneth Choi (Chimney) were stand-outs for me, delivering some of their best performances yet. This episode is a prime example of what makes 9-1-1 so compelling - a strong team dynamic, over-the-top action, writing that is heartwarming, thrilling, and funny all at the same time, and so much heart.