As we approach the midseason finale of 9-1-1 , many storylines are swirling, as is typical of the series’ fact-paced and frenetic pace. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 7 alone saw Athena dealing with a hotshot rookie who perhaps didn’t join the force for the right reason, Bobby back on the set of Hotshots, and Buck struggling in the aftermath of his breakup. It was a busy hour, and things are only set to ramp up as we hit the final hour before a lengthy winter hiatus.
After such an intriguing hour, we had to chat with 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear about everything, including what’s next for our favorite first responders in the coming hour and beyond. And it sounds like this may only be the start of some journeys. Athena & Her Rookie Clash Athena has gone through a lot in the beginning hours of 9-1-1 Season 8, and after an injury finds her slowing down a bit on the jump, she’s partnered with an up-and-coming rookie.
Rookie Office Sparks and Athena have a tough go of it as partners, and ultimately, once they’ve separated, Sparks shoots a woman during a routine traffic stop after discharging his weapon instead of his taser. We’ve often seen Athena work alone, but Minear told us that thoughts of Athena having a partner have been in the works for some time. “We’d been talking about hooking her up with a rookie since actually the beginning of the year, just because I thought it would be interesting to switch it up,” Minear said.
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