The Buddie System

We heard there’s a special place where boys and girls can drink their juice every single day. This week Han, Cil, and Rachel confess our headcanons, speculations, and educated wishes about Season 8 of 9-1-1, focusing on episodes 8x04 “No Place Like Home,” 8x05 “Masks,” and 8x06 “Confessions.” Buck-le up for a full hour of Buck, Eddie, and Buddie, respectively! (No, that’s not a typo.)

Peeling back the layers of Eddie’s queer-coded arc, as far back as Season 7, all the way to his meet cute with Father Brian (aka Hot Priest™), we revel in Eddie starting to unmask and finally let himself experience joy. Meanwhile, Buck is spiraling out and makes an impulsive decision that ends with him single on Eddie’s couch. The Buddies discuss what the future holds for our namesake when Eddie is breaking free, but Buck realizes he’s still very much on the hamster wheel in a cage.

The rest of the extended fire fam are also here, and we touch on how their arcs are developing their characters and relationships moving toward mid-season. We explore how “being there for the big moments” is integral as Bathena, Madney, and Henren all start new chapters with their families.

We break down the themes across these three episodes as well as the abundant parallels and rich symbolism paving the yellow brick road to Buddie Canon over the rainbow. So grab a beer, take off your pants, and join us on the theoretical couch for some risky business!

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 Another Mask, @ ircnshield, Twitter

📰 Parallels of Eddie Opening Up the Door to Kim / Buck, @ lover-of-mine, Tumblr

📰 Past Mid-Season Finale Cliffhangers, @ meowddiehan, Twitter

📰 How Chris’ Leaving Affected Buck, @ ircnshield, Twitter

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Tortured Buddie Department

(00:03:05) Overall thoughts on Episodes 4, 5, and 6

(00:11:48) Episode and Season Themes

(00:19:02) 9-1-1 Behind-the-Scenes

(00:25:38) Bobby and Athena

(00:41:49) Hen and Karen

(00:55:16) Maddie and Chimney

(01:07:56) Buck

(02:16:18) Eddie

(03:17:45) Buddie

(03:43:34) Predictions & Wishes & Theories, Oh My!

(04:15:00) What’s Next and Take a Buddie With You (Outro)

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Oh, Henrietta Wilson, the woman that you are. We definitely see you!

This week Han, Cil, and Rachel flock together to discuss Hen's journey from a corporate job to the firefighting world and how that symbolizes a quest for purpose and authenticity. We unpack the toxic dynamics at the 118 under Captain Gerrard, where hazing and discrimination run rampant, contrasting it with the supportive, family-like atmosphere that Bobby brings to the team. 

Hen's character embodies the struggles faced by women, particularly queer women of color as they navigate their careers in fields rife with systemic bias and prejudice. The beginning of Hen's relationships with Chimney and Athena provides crucial support as she faces the challenges of her new role. 

This episode serves as a deeply impactful hero’s origin story for Hen, due in no small part to Aisha Hinds’ real life past experiences with trauma and loss. Showcasing her unwavering commitment to saving lives against the odds, Season 2 Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Hen Begins” is a testament to tenacity, following your calling, and the power of self-assuredness.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Aisha Hinds Talks Exploring Henrietta’s Origin Story in ‘Hen Begins’, TV Insider

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch & Calls of the Week (Intro)

(00:02:26) Exploring Origins: Hen's Journey

(00:11:46) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:23:53) Flashover (Themes)

(00:34:59) Who’s Cookin’ (Character Arc: It’s the Hen-isode!)

(00:38:07) The Boiling Point: Hen's Decision to Quit

(00:47:29) The Hero's Journey

(00:54:57) Navigating Passion With or Without Eva’s Support

(01:03:14) Hen Versus “The Old Guard” of the 118

(01:15:06) Fostering Friendship (Bestieism Begins) 

(01:24:22) The Evolution of Hen's Journey

(01:37:50) Where’s the Fire? (Scene Dissection)

(01:38:50) Lack of Teamwork and Landscape of Toxicity 

(01:50:25) Antagonist or Ally? (Tommy Talk)

(01:54:38) Oh Captain, My Captain! (Bobby vs Gerrard Leadership)

(02:03:58) Gerrard & Tommy Through the Lens of Season 8

(02:16:32) Exploring Hen's Character Development

(02:21:07) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

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Classic ‘Buck luck’ strikes again! This week Cil, Han, Rachel, and special guest host, Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod delve into the emotional chaos of 9-1-1's Season 2, Episode 8 "Buck, Actually." 

As Buck flounders through his feelings we unpack how his romantic missteps mirror those of the couples he encounters, emphasizing the importance of emotional intimacy and self-acceptance—and boy, does he have a ways to go on that journey.

With a lineup of calls that tug at the heartstrings we explore themes of second chances, the importance of being seen, and how sometimes, even our messiest moments can lead to our most important growth. 

The buddies explore the the emotional weight even short narratives like the poignant farewell between Mitchell and Thomas can pack. We discuss and celebrate the representation of diverse love stories and bucking the societal pressures surrounding masculinity and the often-overlooked emotional depth of male characters like Buck.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join us as we dissect this episode's wild ride of love, loss, and yearning to build a home—one Lego piece at a time!

Takeaways:

• In this episode, we explore how Buck struggles to find what he’s looking for in his impulsive dating choices
• Maddie and Chimney's growing relationship serves as a stark contrast to Buck's romantic stumbles.
• Taylor's interactions with Buck reflect his self-worth issues, emphasizing the tension between his desire for connection and his fear of rejection
• The episode emphasizes that love is something you create, not just find, which resonates deeply with Buck's journey.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Oliver Stark Talks Buck’s Love Life & Saying Goodbye to Abby, TV Insider

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Star Ryan Guzman on Eddie’s Blast From the Past, the Buck Bromance & More, TV Insider

📰 Oliver Stark – Lighting Our Fire, Candid Magazine

📰 Exclusive Interview: Pop Culturalist Chats with 9-1-1’s Oliver Stark, Pop Culturalist

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss: Exploring Buck’s New Sexual Awakening “Felt Like It Was the Right Time”, The Hollywood Reporter

📰 “There’s Going to Be Chaos”: 9-1-1 Breakout Oliver Stark on Ryan Murphy’s Outrageous Procedural, Paste Magazine

📺 Oliver Stark interviewed from FOX’s 9-1-1 at PaleyFest 2019, Red Carpet Report on Mingle TV Media, YouTube

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch & Calls of the Week (Intro)

(00:02:35) Special Guest Meg Joins the Conversation

(00:04:46) Our general thoughts on the episode

(00:09:33) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:34:54) Flashover (Themes)

(00:55:14) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:55:37) Athena

(01:16:26) Maddie and Chimney

(01:28:56) Buck

(01:53:00) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Buck & Taylor “Connections”)

(02:11:27) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:44:35) Meg’s 9-1-1 History and Bring a Buddie With You (Outro)

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In the wise words of Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar, “You forgive, you forget, but you never let it… go!”

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel investigate the eerie emotional landscape of Season 2, Episode 7 of 9-1-1, “Haunted,” where the specters of past relationships loom large. We dissect the complexities of Eddie's and Buck's situations, illustrating how both men grapple with their ghosts — Eddie with the return of his estranged wife, Shannon, and Buck with the emotional fallout of his relationship with Abby. Both men are faced with the choice to lay their past to rest or resurrect it, much like how Hen finds herself responsible for the life or death of her own perfect stranger of a father.

As we unpack the significance of closure and the desire for transparency within familial and romantic relationships, this episode is an exploration of empathy, accountability, and the courage it takes to confront one's past. Ultimately, “Haunted” serves as a reminder that while our ghosts may linger, it is our choices that define our present and shape our future.

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 9-1-1: Ryan Guzman Previews Eddie’s Tense Reunion With His Estranged Wife, TV Line

📰 9-1-1's Jennifer Love Hewitt asked for Maddie 'to be with Chimney' on very first day on set, Entertainment Weekly

📰 Color Theory Threads, @ soleilose, Twitter

• Buck and Eddie and the Color Theory (A Deeper Dive)
• Buck is Red, Eddie’s Blue and Christopher is Yellow – A Short Thread

📖 ice cream before dinner by cloudydaisies, Archive of Our Own

📖 one bright morning changes all things by hispolestar, Archive of Our Own

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch (Intro)

(00:06:32) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:07:05) Music Analysis (I Found by Amber Run)

(00:14:30) Press Articles

(00:23:06) Red String Corner (Parallels & Foreshadowing)

(00:28:40) Color Theory

(00:36:59) Flashover (Themes)

(00:47:19) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:49:33) Athena

(00:49:59) Bobby (Tangent)

(00:54:15) Back to Athena

(01:03:15) Hen

(01:20:29) Buck

(01:49:56) Eddie

(02:12:36) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Eddie & Shannon Confrontations)

(02:36:23) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:58:23) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…bee-nado?! Get ready for takeoff with Buddie System Airlines with Han, Cil, and Rachel on an insightful journey as we nosedive into the thrilling first three episodes of Season 8 of 9-1-1! 

In the first installment of our Special Edition episodes covering Season 8 as it airs, we explore the emotional arcs of our beloved characters, focusing on their growth and struggles amid high-stakes emergencies, including the unforgettable bee-nado.

Through all the twisters and turns, mustaches and meta, we focus on how the characters’ storylines are set up in this first three-episode arc, and anticipate what could be coming in for a crash landing next! 

From the emotional turmoil faced by Athena to Buck's struggle with authority, we unpack the layers of uncertainty, support systems, and levity. Themes of trauma, love, and identity intertwine as characters navigate their complex lives. We draw parallels to previous seasons and shine a spotlight on the brilliant behind-the-scenes aspects of the show and how new writers, directors, and director of photography contribute to a fresh new perspective on 9-1-1’s storytelling. 

We also share our wish list for the season, including Eddie's queer realization and the ever-evolving dynamics between Buck and Eddie. Buck-le up for a fun and engaging ride filled with laughs and thoughtful analysis as we navigate this exciting new chapter of 9-1-1!

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Season 8 Premiere Buzzes Toward 10M Cross-Platform Viewers In 7 Days, Deadline

📰 ‘9-1-1’ (8x02 “When The Boeing Gets Tough…”) was watched by 4.92M LIVE Viewers and scored an 0.42 in the Key Demographic. It was the #1 scripted series of the night. 911TVNews, Twitter

📰 The concluding episode of the ‘9-1-1’ 3-part premiere (8x03) was watched by 5.52M Viewers and scored an 0.51 in the key demo. It was the #1 scripted series of the night and the biggest LIVE audience for the show this season. 911TVNews, Twitter

📰 Oliver Stark Breaks Down the ‘9-1-1’ Season 8 Premiere, Hints at a Major Storyline for Buck This Season, Tell-Tale TV

📰 ‘9-1-1’ Boss Reveals If [Spoiler] Is Dead & Answers More Premiere Burning Questions, TV Fanatic

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(00:00:00) Welcome Aboard Buddie System Airlines (Intro)

(00:12:28) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:12:37) Bobby (and Brad)

(00:33:45) Athena

(01:01:48) Buck

(01:43:01) Eddie

(02:11:30) Hen, Karen, Chimney, and Maddie

(02:23:56) Flashover (Themes)

(02:33:11) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(03:07:40) Into the Looking Glass 

(03:25:28) Educated Wishes: What's Next for Buck, Eddie, & Buddie? (Wishlist)

(03:54:04) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

Lucy in the sky with diamonds…okay maybe it’s just Bobby on the roof of the station with brownies! This week, Cil, Rachel, and Han take a trip into the psyches of the 118 in Season 2, Episode 6 of 9-1-1, “Dosed.” Bobby and Buck are under the influence of seeing what they want, rather than what’s actually there– whether that’s a lost loved one among the clouds, or earnest interest where there’s manipulation.

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch (Intro)

(00:09:52) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:17:15) Flashover (Themes)

(00:31:44) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:32:25) Bobby and Athena

(00:58:50) Maddie

(01:13:22) The 118 Being Interviewed by Taylor

(01:22:12) Buck and Taylor

(01:42:59) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Buck, Eddie, and Hen Dosed)

(02:01:56) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(02:29:45) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

Some folks are liars, 🤥 and pathetic, 🙄 and alone in life, 🧍 and all they’re ever going to be is mean—but it takes a special kind of person to be able to help them in their time of need, and have full restraint to not say 💥 “get wrecked!” 

Season 2, Episode 5 of 9-1-1, “Awful People” has Cil, Rachel, and Han exploring what makes someone become so awful and whether or in what circumstances characters like this can be redeemed. 

When Maddie and Hen are faced with literally life-altering choices, will they stay the course of the ☀️ Light, or join the 🌚 Dark Side (they do have Paleo Muffins 😏)...

📔 Articles Mentioned:

📰 ‘9-1-1′ Chief Talks Super-Sized ’70s Disaster Movie’-Style Premiere, Rescuing ‘Awful People’ in Season 2, The Wrap

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Dispatch (Intro)

(00:07:01) Jaws of Life (Deep Dive)

(00:18:22) Flashover (Themes)

(00:25:49) Who's Cookin' (Character Arcs)

(00:26:21) Maddie

(00:58:00) Athena

(01:06:19) Hen

(01:23:20) Where's the Fire (Scene Dissection: Hen Decides Whether or Not to Save Eva)

(01:34:45) Slow Burn (Bi Buck & Buddie Watch)

(01:38:49) Bring a Buddie With You & Outro

Help, Buck's still at the restaurant, still 🪑 sitting in a corner (of Abby's apartment) he haunts while everybody moves on...

In Season 2, Episode 4 of 9-1-1, “Stuck,” Buddies Han, Cil, and Rachel unlock how the Fire Fam are ⛓️‍💥 breaking free of their ruts and journeying towards 🧠 self-actualization with the help of their support systems.

But while Buck may be spinning his own wheels 🛞 when it comes to his relationship 💔 with Abby, he puts Bobby’s advice from last season to good use by being the catalyst that helps Eddie get "unstuck." 

Articles Mentioned:

9-1-1‘s Oliver Stark Breaks Down Buck’s Season 2 Challenges — Including How He’ll (Eventually) Get Over Abby, TV Line 

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Hen feels the sky tumbling down, tumbling down! This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel feel the aftershocks of Hen in danger, and the rest of the 118 diving back into the rubble to help one of their own in Season 2, Episode 3 of 9-1-1, “Help is Not Coming.” We put our keen and penetrating minds to the task of exploring Buck and Eddie’s developing partnership and how they both feel heard without having to say a word.

Articles Mentioned:

‘9-1-1’ Production Designer Tackles Fiery Plane Crash, Ballroom Collapse & Tiger Attack With Season 1. Deadline

‘9-1-1’ Stunt Coordinator Mark Vanselow On Coaching Actors Through Harrowing Season 1 Stunt Work, Deadline

listen to you breathing (is where I wanna be), by Yavilee on Archive of Our Own

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If the hotel is a-rockin’, the 118 come a-knockin’! In Season 2, Episode 2 of 9-1-1, “7.1,” Han, Cil, and Rachel explore how our fire fam compartmentalize and work together in our first major natural disaster arc. Buck may be the only person more excited than us to catch the first glimpse of Eddie’s personal layers — his dad-sona! 

Articles Mentioned:

TV Ratings: ‘9-1-1’ Season 2 Premiere Hits Highs, Variety

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A sultry slow-mo introduction to a new character set to an iconic Salt-N-Pepa song? Lives were changed – at least ours were!

The wait is finally over, join Han, Cil, and Rachel as we catch up with the 118 and meet THE Man, the Myth, the Legend, Eddie Diaz in Season 2, Episode 1 of 9-1-1, “Under Pressure”!

Articles Mentioned:

FOX Sets Fall Premiere for 9-1-1’s Second Season, (TVLine) (Deadline)

Jennifer Love Hewitt Joins the Cast for 9-1-1 Season 2, (Variety) (TVLine)

‘9-1-1’: Ryan Guzman Joins Fox Drama As Firefighter, Deadline

Stark & Guzman Show, Youtube

“FOX Treats Second-Season Launch of ‘9-1-1’ Like a First Season Debut”, Variety

Oliver Stark on “I Never Said This Before” Podcast , Tik Tok

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See ya later, Abbygator! This week we bid so long, farewell, and bye bye bye to Season 1 of 9-1-1. Han, Cil, and Rachel talk character arc highlights, big-picture themes, parallels and more. Walk with us through Marvel-style “What If” scenarios as we ponder the butterfly effect and what would have happened if one small thing were different.

Articles Mentioned:

Ryan Murphy Says ‘9-1-1’ Was Inspired by Real-Life Family Emergency, Variety

‘9-1-1’ Showrunner Tim Minear Signs 20th Century Fox TV Deal, Variety

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He was sunshine, she was midnight rain—all of Abby changes like midnight in Season 1, Episode 10 of 9-1-1, “A Whole New You.” In this episode Cilla, Han, and Rachel discuss Hen’s identity crisis, the team’s lack of faith in Buck, and how Athena and Bobby start a new chapter in their lives. Join us as we figure out which characters know who they are, and which are looking to step into the light!

Article Mentioned:

911: Why Did Connie Britton Leave the Show?, The Direct

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*Record Scratch* *Freeze Frame* “Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here.” ...Is probably what each member of our Fire Fam is asking themselves in Season 1, Episode 9 of 9-1-1, “Trapped.” This week, Rachel, Cil, and Han discuss the psychological confinement our favorite characters find themselves in. Athena may be the sole freebird of the bunch, eat your heart out Freddie Mercury!

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Well if it isn’t the consequences of Hen’s own actions! This week Cil, Han, and Rachel discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of karma we see in Season 1, Episode 8 of 9-1-1. Sometimes karma’s the breeze in your hair on the weekend and sometimes it’s your ex suing for custody, and sometimes, just sometimes folks, karma’s a real bitch.

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Did you know the Buck Moon was named after 9-1-1’s very own? ...Okay maybe it only is in our hearts, but the rest is true! This week Han, Cil, and Rachel reflect on the chaos a full moon can bring (or enable?) in Season 1, Episode 7 of 9-1-1, “Full Moon (Creepy AF).” We orbit around the parallels between Hen & Eva and Buck & Abby, and the magic of birth in its many forms.

Resources Mentioned:

Werewolves as a Metaphor for Domestic Abusers, The Public Medievalist

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Ah, the perfect Valentine's Day setup: candles lit, gentle tunes, and the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread…what could possibly go a-rye?! It’s not all cinnamon rolls and puff pastries in Season 1, Episode 6  of 9-1-1, “Heartbreaker.”

Han, Cil, and Rachel chew over characters’ disillusionments of love, stale relationships, and Buck and Abby’s infamously terrible first date.

Are they a batch made in heaven, or is their relationship toast before it gets a chance to fully rise?

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Hero origin stories are never happy and Bobby Nash is no exception to the rule. Han, Cil, and Rachel are Up, Up, and Away discussing how the events of Season 1, Episode 5 of 9-1-1: “Point of Origin,” shake up Bobby and Hen’s foundations and analyze the developments in Abby and Buck’s situationship. Tune in as we explore the caped crusaders of the 118 and the men (and woman) behind the masks!

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🚨 This week on The Buddie System, Han, Cil, and Rachel 🏊‍♀️ dive into Season 1, Episode 4 of 9-1-1: “Worst Day Ever.”

We 🚣‍♂️ sink our teeth 🦷 into the series’ first large scale catastrophe, and how it affects and unmoors Captain Bobby Nash. 🫡

⏲ TIMESTAMPS ⌚

00:00:00 - Welcome to Dispatch/Intro

02:17:00 - Who's Cookin'

01:06:07 - Where's the Fire

01:22:02 - Flashover

01:30:27 - Jaws of Life

01:42:43 - Slow Burn

📺 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL 📺

We’re three friends here to uncover the surprising depths of the network dramedy 9-1-1—a procedural show that masterfully balances laughable unseriousness with charming characters and heartwarming stories. We hope you join us as we embark on a journey of witty, insightful conversations analyzing the characters and their relationships through an elevated critical lens.

🚨 On this special edition of The Buddie System, Han, Cil, and Rachel are fired up about the conclusion of 9-1-1’s seventh season! We share our first experiences watching a 9-1-1 season finale as it aired in real time, and our initial reflections of Season 7 as a whole—focusing on the characters’ season-long arcs and big picture concepts sprinkled throughout. 🌧

The buddies have a blast discussing Buddie, Buck's bi-awakening, and Eddie's glass closet. We talk about the importance of Buck's arc this season and its impact on pop culture as a whole. Eddie's illicit affairs are dissected as we explore what the agony was all for.

👀 We also look forward to what we might expect from Season 8 and include a few wish-list storylines we would be thrilled to see play out next! 👍

We also look forward to what we might expect from Season 8 and include a few wish list storylines we would be thrilled to see play out next!

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The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.

Music by DIV!NITY

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