Peter Krause addresses 9-1-1 followers forward of the primary season with out his character. Bobby Nash’s tragic dying in 9-1-1 brought on an uproar each among the many viewers and the fictional characters themselves. Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi) even blamed himself for the tragedy, since he was additionally contaminated by the pathogen that killed his captain however had entry to an antidote.
The remainder of 9-1-1 season 8 was devoted to saying goodbye to Bobby, however the beloved captain left huge sneakers to fill. The ensemble grieved Bobby far past his funeral, rousing questions relating to the 118’s future. Within the 9-1-1 season 8 finale, Chimney steps as much as rally the group and show his management talents because the vacant captaincy looms overhead.
In a current put up to Kenneth Choi’s official Instagram, he relays a message from Peter Krause, who’s the middle of the reel. Krause juggles whereas playful results, like glitter and a “Completely happy Monday” sticker, are overlaid atop the footage. The caption reads “Peter Krause Sighting… he sends his [love],” providing followers a check-in with their favourite fallen captain.
What This Means For Krause’s Future In 9-1-1
The Beloved Fireplace Captain Is Nonetheless Passing The Torch
Regardless of reminding individuals of Krause’s dearly departed character, Bobby Nash received’t return in 9-1-1 season 9 or past— not less than not as a foremost character. The influence Captain Nash left on his group and widow received’t be simply forgotten, and the legacy he cast all through the primary eight seasons of 9-1-1 will hold his reminiscence alive.
As for Peter Krause’s TV legacy, the actor could hunt down new alternatives and separate himself from Bobby Nash. Regardless, the Instagram reel’s caption confirms that Krause will all the time be part of 9-1-1 even when he isn’t on set, whether or not it’s a fast nod to followers or a short point out of his character inside 9-1-1 season 9 dialogue.
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Bobby Nash has all the time been an important member of station 118, however I am not satisfied 9-1-1 will ever have the ability to substitute such an vital character.
All indicators level to Choi taking on the mantle, since 9-1-1 arrange Chimney as Bobby’s successor within the closing episode of season 8. Bobby received’t ever be totally gone, however it’s clear the present is headed in a brand new course. Even the reel’s caption echoes this sentiment, calling it a “sighting” as if Peter Krause is a uncommon phenomenon.
Our Take On 9-1-1 Season 9
The New Season Will Have To Earn Again Its Viewers
The actors could put up upbeat content material on their social media, however there was nothing nice about Peter Krause’s exit from 9-1-1 season 8. The devastating loss was underscored by a disappointing send-off, leaving Bobby’s physique in Minnesota whereas his LA household continues to be grieving. How 9-1-1 handles season 9 will likely be pivotal in deciding the procedural’s destiny subsequent yr.
All episodes of 9-1-1 are streaming on Hulu.
Whether or not 9-1-1 season 9 makes use of a time-jump as a catch-all decision or just ignores the tip of season 8, the first-responder drama could by no means present a satisfying ending to Bobby’s storyline. Nevertheless, if 9-1-1 needs any hope of succeeding with out its beloved fireplace captain, it’ll must show its mettle, beginning with season 9.
Supply: Kenneth Choi/Instagram
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9-1-1
8/10
- Launch Date
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January 3, 2018
- Showrunner
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Tim Minear
- Administrators
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Bradley Buecker, David Grossman, Brenna Malloy, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Jann Turner, Jennifer Lynch, Marita Grabiak, Sarah Boyd, John J. Grey, Barbara Brown, Robert M. Williams Jr., Kristen Reidel, Marcus Stokes, Tasha Smith, Millicent Shelton, Juan Carlos Coto, John Grey, Greg Sirota, Alonso Alvarez, James Wong, Kevin Hooks, Varda Bar-Kar, Shauna Duggins, Sharat Raju
- Writers
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Tim Minear, Andrew Meyers, Brad Falchuk, David Fury, Ryan Murphy, Christopher Monfette, Nadia Abass-Madden, Nicole Barraza Keim, Erica L. Anderson, Matthew Hodgson, Stacey R. Rose, Taylor Wong, Tonya Kong, Adam Penn
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Angela Bassett
Athena Grant
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Peter Krause
Robert ‘Bobby’ Nash