Summary
The recent rumors that9-1-1: Lone Starwill be canceled soon have been made even more disappointing after some other9-1-1-related news concerning the original series' relationship with Fox.9-1-1: Lone Staris about to release its fifth season after a delayed release as a result of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. The series follows first responders in Texas and is a spin-off from the action-packed9-1-1, which follows first responders in Los Angeles.9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5is set to continue intensive storylines that were introduced in season 4, yet the show’s seemingly imminent end tempers any excitement.
While9-1-1: Lone Starhas been well-received among critics and audiences, recent quotes and social media posts from cast members imply a bleak future for the show. While Fox has not said for certain whether the show will be renewed for a sixth season,there have been several rumors that the show will be canceled after season 5. The fact that the spinoff could end is already bad enough, but the fact that one potential way for the series to receive a satisfying sendoff is seemingly off-limits makes the news doubly disappointing.
Grace’s 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Replacement Revealed In New Trailer After Sierra McClain’s Exit
A new trailer for 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 reveals Grace’s replacement following Sierra McClain’s exit, indicating what’s next in the new episodes.
9-1-1: Lone Star’s Possible Ending Misses The Chance For A Final 9-1-1 Crossover
A Crossover Would Recall A Previous Episode
With the rumors that9-1-1: Lone Staris endingsoon, the show would benefit from a potential crossover with the main flagship9-1-1series. Such a project could provide a neat symmetry to the narrative and help mitigate any disappointment over unfulfilled story potential. Unfortunately, as theEconomic Timeshas reported,the shows have no plans for a crossoverany time soon. While a crossover featuring the Texan characters in LA would be an exciting thing to see, it seems unlikely since9-1-1: Lone Staris a Fox production and9-1-1is ABC’s.
ABC picked up9-1-1for its eighth season shortly after it was canceled by Fox in 2023.
What makes the apparent incompatibility of a crossover more frustrating is that there has been a crossover between the two shows before. Season 2, episode 3 of9-1-1: Lone Star, “Hold The Line,” incorporates elements of both9-1-1: Lone Starand9-1-1.With season 5 possibly being the last season of9-1-1: Lone Star,the crossover episode in season 2 might be the only collaboration between the two showsunless there’s one more combined episode in the upcoming season. However, given the proximity to the last crossover event, since it was only three seasons ago, it is unlikely that there will be another one so soon.
What Needs To Happen In 9-1-1: Lone Star Before It Ends
9-1-1: Lone Star Needs To Continue Unfinished Storylines
The potential last season of the show should also find a well-fitting replacement for Jim Parrack’s Judd Ryder.
9-1-1: Lone Starseason 4 tied up all loose ends with a heartfelt season finale but left some storylines open for expansion in the next season. Before the show ends,9-1-1: Lone Starshould show Carlos catching his father’s killer and avenging his death. The end to that storyline would be a powerful conclusion for the character. The potential last season of the show should also find a well-fitting replacement for Jim Parrack’s Judd Ryder. His departure will leave an open role, but the challenge of filling his role would be exciting to watch. Considering that a9-1-1crossover event is unlikely, the show needs to ensure it delivers on these arcs.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Cast
A spin-off series of 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star is an action-drama series created for Fox. The series follows Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, a firefighter from New York City who, after having rebuilt a team in the aftermath of September 11th’s attacks, is brought in to form a new one in Austin, Texas.
