We’re nonetheless a couple of weeks out from the triumphant return of the second half of 9-1-1 Season 8, and never a lot is understood about what’s going to occur when the present returns.
For the reason that finish of 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 8, we’ve been left with a tantalizing trailer that exhibits Athena on the hunt for a potential serial killer and Maddie seemingly of their crosshairs.
The 2-parter seems to be to be a tense affair, the sort 9-1-1 is understood for, and it’ll certainly have individuals speaking. However outdoors of that nugget, what else we should always anticipate from the remainder of the action-packed season is unclear.
One factor that MAY be on the horizon is Eddie Diaz transferring again to Texas.
The shocking reveal got here when Buck unexpectedly confirmed up at Eddie’s and caught him houses on-line.
This prompted the considerably flustered man to open up to his finest buddy that he was trying to transfer nearer to his son, Christopher, who had been away from Los Angeles for fairly a while.
Contemplating that is 9-1-1, there’s all the possibility on the earth that Eddie by no means makes that transfer.
Maybe that is only a little bit of a purple herring to set off one thing else for Eddie and Buck.
There was a transparent set-up for Buck to wrestle within the aftermath of Eddie’s choice emblazoned in his downcast eyes and crestfallen face when he realized there may quickly be a actuality through which Eddie Diaz was now not residing in the identical metropolis as him.
However what if Eddie DOES go to Texas? What does that seem like for him? What does that seem like for the 118?
And what does that seem like for 9-1-1?
We’ve seen the 118 down a member on a couple of event. Chimney spent a big portion of 9-1-1 Season 5 on the highway searching for Maddie, whereas Eddie spent important time working at dispatch through the latter a part of the identical season.
So, Eddie not being on the 118 day in and time out wouldn’t be one thing the viewers hadn’t seen earlier than. Nonetheless, Eddie residing in a unique state and never having in-person interactions with anybody in his core group of discovered household can be an adjustment.
Popping out of 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 10, Eddie’s storyline appeared poised to be all about figuring himself out and why he’s made among the selections he’s made, alongside he and his son having some powerful conversations and dealing on their father-son relationship.
That’s what we should always have seen initially of this season, however outdoors of 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 6, which noticed Eddie lastly opening up about his fears and present frame of mind, they’ve dropped the ball a bit on Eddie’s story.
All through the season, Christopher went from barely acknowledging his dad’s existence over a video name in the way in which solely a child can do throughout 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 1 to being on a lot better phrases throughout one other video name through the midseason finale.
We missed all of that growth, however the sequence has the possibility to rectify that in the event that they transfer ahead with sending Eddie to Texas.
Not solely would that permit Eddie to work on his relationship with Christopher in individual and present the pair speaking about all of the occasions that led them to their present state of affairs, however it might additionally assist Eddie as he continues on a journey of self-discovery.
Once I chatted with Ryan Guzman after 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 6 about Christopher coming dwelling and what it might take for Eddie to get to a spot the place he was able to deliver him dwelling, he replied, “He must be stable inside himself.
“When he goes to Christopher, he must be conscious of what occurred but in addition not play the cardboard of claiming, ‘Woe is me’ or ‘I’m so sorry that this occurred.’ It’s possession. And that’s, I feel, the subsequent step of maturity for Eddie.
“It’s simply possession of what occurred with out beating himself down. And showcasing to his son like, ‘This occurs in life. You’ll fall. And as you fall, you’re going to must generally decide your self up or lean in your group.’ And he’s your group.
“So, I feel it might be a wonderful alternative to reconnect together with his son and present him that he’s a human being.”
Eddie’s going to Texas can be him placing within the work and exhibiting his son that he’s taking accountability for his actions whereas additionally being there for him and dealing on their relationship.
Eddie’s choice to permit Christopher to go together with his grandparents has been a hotly contested debate, however at this level, it’s occurred. He’s been there for months, and Eddie did what he thought was finest for his son, nevertheless it’s gone on lengthy sufficient.
It could seem to be a rash choice to up and transfer, however he’s doing it as a result of that’s his child. That’s an important individual in his life, and it’s time to have these uncomfortable conversations face-to-face and rebuild that relationship.
It’s onerous to try this over video calls.
Apart from transferring nearer to his son, returning to his hometown must also present Eddie with the chance to work by means of the problems he’s had together with his dad and mom and his childhood.
Whenever you turn into an grownup, the issues that occurred to you while you have been youthful don’t simply magically disappear, even in case you have a better perspective in maturity.
Eddie has many feelings surrounding his upbringing, and transferring to Los Angeles with Christopher was a recent begin for each of them. They took benefit of it and excelled collectively.
They’ve created their very own little village with out his dad and mom’ assist. Eddie didn’t “deliver Christopher down with him;” he lifted Christopher up.
Eddie Diaz is an effective father, however he made a mistake, one he’s acknowledged.
Will his dad and mom be keen to acknowledge the errors and assumptions they’ve made through the years?
Will they be keen to satisfy Eddie midway if he expresses his frustrations together with his upbringing and what he’s been by means of? IF that’s one thing he even desires at this level in his life, it might be a pivotal second in Eddie’s character arc to discover these emotions.
Eddie and his father, Ramon, have began to bridge a few of that distance between themselves, however we haven’t seen a lot between Eddie and his mom. So, it might be fascinating to see him and his dad and mom collectively once more and what that relationship may seem like now. Once more, that’s if Eddie desires to take action.
Being dwelling may deliver issues into focus.
You by no means know the place you’re going till you understand the place you’ve been or one thing like that.
Eddie’s nonetheless figuring himself out and the issues he desires, and maybe being again in previous locations will assist him uncover and even re-discover items of himself as he continues on a journey of self-reflection and actually seems to be himself within the mirror.
Shaving the mustache and eradicating the masks was step one to actually embracing himself, letting himself discover pockets of pleasure, and feeling worthy of that.
Texas might be a vital second for Eddie to reconcile together with his previous as he continues to maneuver on together with his future, which brings me to Los Angeles. Irrespective of whether or not or not Eddie strikes away, there’s little question in my thoughts that he’ll ultimately return to Los Angeles.
There was a particular cause why the reveal of Eddie contemplating transferring was arrange in order that Buck would discover out inadvertently and be conflicted about it.
Eddie transferring to Texas can be about Eddie firstly, however after all, Buck would really feel a way about it. Their journeys are linked in numerous methods, and naturally, Eddie’s absence in Buck’s life would elicit a response.
Bucks stepped as much as assist Eddie when he first discovered concerning the potential transfer, however he confirmed trepidation. Whereas he could also be outwardly supportive of Eddie’s choice, there’ll undoubtedly be some inner debate about what that would imply for them.
Leaving Los Angeles means leaving the 118 and Buck. Through the years, the 2 have cultivated a relationship and a household dynamic that’s turn into extraordinarily necessary to them.
We’ve seen Eddie outdoors of the 118, they usually can discover a solution to fill his spot (good day, Ravi!), however his doubtlessly giving up his spot can be a change for a crew that has simply been reunited with the return of Bobby from his stint over at Hotshots.
Identical to Hen had her moments adjusting to Chimney’s absence whereas he was away from the job and the town, the identical might be stated for Buck.
He’ll possible wrestle within the aftermath of dropping his work companion and one among his closest confidants. Everyone knows Buck’s historical past and his fears of abandonment, which is able to possible deliver forth a number of deep-rooted emotions.
The place will that go away the Buckley-Diaz household?
There’s the potential for some actually fascinating storytelling as the 2 navigate this new dimension of their relationship: distance.
Outdoors of Buck, Eddie’s absence from Los Angeles would have a ripple impact that may be an intriguing place to take 9-1-1 at this stage of the sport.
Having the 9-1-1 we’re used to whereas organising this new world in El Paso for Eddie, even when solely short-term, would deliver one thing completely different to the long-running sequence.
Eddie confronting his previous has been years within the making, and contemplating how a lot his storyline has been uncared for initially of 9-1-1 Season 8, they owe it to Eddie and, frankly, to the viewers to offer this storyline the time and care it deserves.
Nobody is saying Eddie must be there for the rest of the season; in truth, I’ll revolt if that have been to occur, but when they decide to it, they should commit.
Eddie Diaz is an underutilized character, at instances, who deserves this exploration, and now could be the time. Put him on the entrance of his personal story.
I’m positive you all have many ideas about this, so do let me know your ideas about Eddie doubtlessly transferring again to Texas.
Will the present go there?
Let me understand how you’re feeling concerning the potential growth within the feedback so we will focus on it!9-1-1 returns to ABC on March 6 at 8/7c.
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