So, “9-1-1: Lone Star” fans, after a brief respite, the sirens will wail once more on Monday, December 2, 2024, with Season 5, Episode 9, “Fall From Grace,” before a substantial hiatus plunges us into a desolate TV landscape. Consider this December installment the fall finale, a cliffhanger designed to test your patience until the show’s truncated final act commences on Monday, January 20, 2025.
This unorthodox scheduling, a consequence of the show’s pre-season cancellation, leaves viewers with a fragmented experience, three solitary episodes spread across the wintry expanse of January and bleeding into February. Episode 10 arrives on January 20, followed by episode 11 on January 27, culminating in the series finale on February 3rd, a strategic placement coinciding with the February sweeps.
“Fall From Grace” itself presents a tangle of storylines. Owen apparently contemplates a career crossroads, Tommy confronts her health struggles head-on, Judd wrestles with inner turmoil, and Carlos, aided by Ranger Bridges, embarks on a vengeance quest for his father, only to find himself on the receiving end of some well-placed pain. Peyton List enters the fray as Ashley, Campbell’s wife, a character interwoven with his less-than-savory activities.
Showrunner Rashad Raisani assures us that the ending, while shaped by the constraints of an abrupt cancellation, will provide a sense of poetic closure, a claim we’ll assess when the time comes. With limited opportunity to craft a meticulously planned series finale, the writers have their work cut out for them.
In the interim, Hulu offers a haven for those seeking to relive past glories, providing access to all five seasons. A perfect opportunity to revisit Owen’s questionable life choices, TK’s tumultuous relationship with his father, and Grace’s unflappable ability to handle any 9-1-1 call.
“9-1-1: Lone Star” airs Mondays at 8/7c on Fox.
