Fans Await the Return of Austin’s First Responders
It’s been over a year since 9-1-1: Lone Star wrapped up its intense fourth season, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter. This 9-1-1 spinoff, now a staple on ABC, continues to follow the dramatic lives of firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers in Austin, Texas.
Initially slated for midseason, Fox pushed the season to 2024-2025 due to the actors’ and writers’ strikes in the summer of 2023.
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Season 4 Recap: Where Did We Leave Off?
Season 4 Spoilers Ahead!
The Season 4 finale in May 2023 delivered both joy and heartbreak. T.K. (Ronen Rubinstein) and Carlos (Rafael Silva) tied the knot, but their happiness was overshadowed by the murder of Carlos’ father, with the killer still at large. Meanwhile, Owen (Rob Lowe) supported his brother Robert (Chad Lowe) through his decision to undergo physician assisted suicide due to worsening Huntington’s symptoms. Meanwhile Judd (Jim Parrack) decided to retire early to care for his son Wyatt (Jackson Pace), who was paralyzed in an accident.’
Season 5 Premiere: A Catastrophic Train Derailment
9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 kicks off with a gripping three-episode storyline featuring a catastrophic train derailment. Rob Lowe shared his excitement with T.V. Insider, describing the intense and challenging shoot: “The scale and spectacle of the train derailment are incredible. It’s a brutal, backbreaking grind, but I love it. It looks like a movie, and I think people are going to be blown away.”
What’s Next for the 126?
Fox has teased some exciting developments for the upcoming season. Captains Strand (Rob Lowe) and Vega (Gina Torres) lead the 126 team in a race against time as the train derailment threatens many lives, including their own. With Judd stepping down to care for Wyatt, Owen faces a tough decision in choosing a new lieutenant, with Marjan (Natacha Karam) and Paul (Brian Michael Smith) vying for the position.
Tommy (Gina Torres) looks to advance her relationship but encounters numerous obstacles. T.K. gets an unexpected visit on his 30th birthday that could dramatically alter his and Carlos’ lives. Now married, T.K. and Carlos face new challenges as Carlos becomes obsessed with solving his father’s murder.
When Does Season 5 Premiere?
Mark your calendars! 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 premieres on Monday, September 23 at 8/7c.
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