The Last Alarm

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.

There was a tacit agreement with the audience, that's where the magic was. It's not fun anymore and I'm out.

There was no good reason for this to happen. None. You got bored and wanted to do something extreme, but you forgot you only have a show when people want to watch it.

1 star is the lowest rating. That second star I gave was entirely for the actors, who are doing their best, and who we love. I'm sure there are crew members who can share in that too, but I can't give anymore stars than this. It needs to reflect that I will not be watching anymore.

I reset my password to get back into this account I haven't touched in years, specifically to leave this review.

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.

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 !!!

I'm beyond disappointed. Bobby Nash was the heart and soul of the show - the captain, the leader, the emotional center - and they barely gave him the tribute he deserved. Half the episode was wasted on a pointless mystery instead of focusing on Bobby's legacy. There should've been more flashbacks, more heartfelt scenes, something to truly honor his impact. The grief was mostly off-screen, and the reunion with Buck and Eddie felt rushed and empty. It genuinely felt like key moments were cut. Bobby Nash deserved better. This episode was a letdown and the show just isn't the same anymore. Im so sad.