The Last Alarm

The worst ending to a used to be great show. They handled this so badly and disappointed so many fans. Might as well not even air season 9. Getting rid of Bobby Nash, a beloved character, was the worst decision screenwriter Tim could have ever done. And for what? "Realism"???

Including the side story about the possible stolen child was nothing but to laugh at viewers face for thinking there was still a chance they would bring Bobby back on this episode. Complete and utter lack of love for the fandom who are the ones who have stuck with this show through 8 seasons. This has been the worst decisions this show.

Will not be watching season 9.

I think this is the laziest way a tv show sent off their main character. . . Truly crazy how the bar keeps getting lower and lower. Hopefully both tim minear and kristen reidel move on to 911 nashville and we get a showrunner duo that actually cares about this show and its characters outside of having flashy emergencies.

This season had a tremendous amount of potential. But i guess for tim minear good tv means making movie references no one cares about and bringing back characters no one asked for. . . Characters that have contributed to workplace harassment and discrimination towards 2 of their main characters by the way!

S9 should be this show's final season if they plan on continuing like this !!!

As a long-time viewer of 9-1-1, I'm deeply disappointed by the direction the series has taken in its eighth season, especially after episode 16. Bobby's death wasn't just an emotional blow - it was a clear sign that the people behind the show have stopped valuing their connection with the audience. Bobby wasn't just another character; he was the heart of the series, and the way his death was handled felt cold, lacking the emotional depth and narrative care he deserved.

On top of that, many fans are exhausted by the way the relationship between Buck and Eddie has been treated. For years, the show has built a strong emotional connection between them - filled with subtext, meaningful moments, and undeniable chemistry. And yet, it refuses to take a clear step forward in developing that bond. Instead, we're given breadcrumbs, vague hints, and ambiguous scenes, as if stringing us along is part of the entertainment.

This isn't new. We saw the same thing happen with Supernatural, where the fear of fully committing to a fan-beloved relationship like Destiel resulted in frustration and heartbreak. Now 9-1-1 seems to be repeating that same pattern - and it's painful to witness.

This isn't just a fan complaint; it's a wake-up call. Because when a show strays so far from the emotional core of its characters and the impact they have on their audience, it doesn't just lose narrative coherence - it loses the trust of those who supported it for years.

There is truly nothing one could say about this episode other than that it was oddly paced, genuinely boring, and disappointing. Even disregarding the decision to kill Bobby and the validity of it - the way his death was handled this episode was out of character for most of the characters, didn't achieve anything, and was, once again, simply boring.

If Tim Minear wanted to shake things up for shock value, maybe making 3/4 of an episode like this about a random side-plot while sidelining everyone's grief wasn't the smartest idea. I really don't understand any of the decisions at this point, even as someone who thinks Bobby's death was completely unnecessary and an easily avoidable nail in a well-performing show's coffin, I still hoped for a good emotional tribute, for a display of grief as diverse as the characters are. Instead, it was just a waste of screen time with no emotional impact. Thanks, Angela Basset and Kenny Choi for delivering good acting, the only remotely redeemable part of the episode.

One of the primary reasons killing off Bobby Nash was a bad idea is that he was a beloved character. Bobby Nash wasn't just important on his own-he was also integral to the dynamics between other characters. Killing off a character like Bobby can have an emotional cost that extends beyond the fictional world. Fans often build a connection to these characters over time, and when that character dies, it can feel like a personal loss. If not handled carefully, this emotional upheaval can lead to narrative fatigue. One of the most compelling reasons why killing off Bobby Nash was a bad idea is that it deprived the story of a rich source of potential character development.