It’s a sad day for9-1-1fans —9-1-1: Lone Staris ending following season 5, and unlike the original show, it isn’t expected to be picked up by another network or streaming service. The Fox procedural drama TV series,created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, serves as a spinoff to9-1-1and debuted in January 2020 (which was not exactly the best time for a new show to premiere). Nevertheless,9-1-1: Lone Starbenefited from the success of its predecessor. Butwith9-1-1gone from Fox, the network has also chosen to part ways with the spinoff.
9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 will contain 12 episodes and premiere on Monday, July 01, 2025, at 8 pm ET on Fox.
Even though9-1-1: Lone Starwas technically safe after Fox canceled9-1-1in 2023, it was seemingly only a matter of time before the spinoff followed suit. Many predicted that9-1-1’s cancelation indicated that9-1-1: Lone Star’s expiration date was approaching.The network initially let9-1-1go after season 6 to cut costs,but ABC was willing to bet on the procedural drama. So,9-1-1moved to ABC for its seventh season. Meanwhile, Fox renewed9-1-1: Lone Starfor a fifth season, which will finally premiere in September 2024 and will be the show’s last set of episodes.
Fox Hasn’t Given A Clear Reason Why 9-1-1: Lone Star Is Ending (But There Were Signs)
The 9-1-1 Spinoff’s Cancelation Is Likely Due To Financial Issues
According toDeadline, Fox gave adefinitive update on9-1-1: Lone Star’s future after season 5a few weeks before its premiere. The spinoff will sadly come to an end following season 5. While Fox didn’t give an official reason as to why it had canceled9-1-1: Lone Star,the writing was on the wall for the procedural drama for a long time,especially after9-1-1moved to ABC.
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Many speculated that9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 would be the TV show’s last months before its scheduled debut. Rumors ran rampant that the series was knocking on death’s door asoriginal9-1-1: Lone Starcast member Sierra McClain announced she wouldn’t returnin season 5. Plus, several otherstars (like Rob Lowe) hinted that season 6 was looking bleakas they were previously made to believe season 5 would be the last one.
So,the9-1-1spinoff’s cancelation doesn’t come as a surprise. Financial reasons are more than likely to blame for Fox’s decision to end the procedural drama.9-1-1: Lone Starhas a hefty budget,and with the ever-changing state of network TV’s economics, Fox couldn’t justify continuing to spend and lose money on the show. However, despite the unfortunate fate of9-1-1: Lone Star, there is some good news for fans of the9-1-1universe. ABC is reportedly contemplating ordering another spinoff in a different city (like Las Vegas). Nothing is official, though.
How 9-1-1: Lone Star Should End
The 9-1-1: Lone Star Series Finale Will Air In Early 2025
The other good news is thatthe9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 castand crew seemingly knew it would be the show’s last. So, they had time to craft a perfect ending for the characters.Judd Ryder will leave Station 126 and close out his story,while the team must find his replacement.
9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 should be a thrilling ride with many action-packed emergencies.
The writers will also need to presenta believable and acceptable exit for Grace Ryder(hopefully, avoiding killing her off). Finally, Carlos Reyes will avenge, and hopefully get closure from, his father’s death. Whatever the case,9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 should be a thrilling ride with many action-packed emergencies.
9-1-1: Lone Star
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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.
