Why Tommy?
We’ll start with the question on everyone’s mind: Of all the men in Los Angeles, how did Tommy find himself in the unique (not to mention enviable) position of becoming Buck’s first bisexual experience?
Following the “merry-go-round of different love interests we’ve had for Buck,” Minear felt that his storyline “needed a good smack to give it some new life.” So when Tommy came back into the picture, following Lucy’s unavailability to fly into the hurricane, Minear found himself struck with the idea. (“That’s when it occurred to me!”) From there, the idea evolved organically.
“I felt like the chemistry would be strong between Buck and Tommy,” Minear says. “Lou hasn’t been in a ton of the show. He was part of the boys club that persecuted Hen and Chimney at first. But I would watch those brief scenes with Lou, and that smile would happen, and I’d think, ‘This guy’s got a lot of charisma.’ I really felt like, if he was comfortable doing this story, I should reach out to him.”
Minear much preferred having Buck go through this experience with someone the audience already knew, rather than having to “invent some bi character for Buck to have an awakening with.” Fortunately for Minear, when he finally got them together, “they had chemistry!”
And it isn’t lost on Minear that Buck’s dynamic with Tommy echoes the one he once had with Eddie, calling it “almost a reprise of the dynamic from [Eddie]’s first episode where Buck was super jealous of the new guy. Now he’s jealous for a different reason.”
ZOMG! The Buddie shippers will be SCREAMING! And this time, I’LL SCREAM WITH THEM!
yeah I reacted with expletives too, I had a feeling that something was going to happen with the way the camera was angled
plus most people don’t stand that close like that unless they’re telling a secret
Yeah, they were definitely telegraphing with that angle.
I won’t watch anymore episodes of 9-1-1 until Tommy Kinard is GONE! I don’t understand this and do not misunderstand me because this is not about Buck being bisexual. It’s about the show because they have been telling a different story with Eddie and Buck for years. If all they wanted him to do was hook up with a dude, they should have did it with Connor last season.
Because it’s pretty obvious that they want to do more than just “hook him up with a dude.” Why can’t people just wait and see how the story progresses? It’s only been one episode.
I don’t and won’t wait for anything. It’s been 6 years and Tommy is just as bad as Taylor and all the other women Buck’s dated. It’s just a matter of time before Tommy leaves Buck just like they did and he’ll be back to square one. So have fun watching the train wreck and tragedy because everyone has seen this story before, four times actually and the only difference is it’s with a man this time.
Did it ever occur to you this relationship is just there to be a stepping stone to what you say you want? Because that’s very likely.
Buck’s already had plenty of stepping stones, therefore this one should have been different. He’s still making the same mistakes but it appears some only care about him being with a dude. I don’t care if he’s not going to end up with Eddie but Jeez Louise, is Buck ever going to learn when someone is BAD for him? Tommy’s a user and he told Buck that to his face but like always Buck “Low Self Esteem” Buckley is still trying to impress people and hoping someone will make him happy when he hasn’t done anything to work in himself. He hasn’t learned anything.
Yes! That’s what I said!
Thank you Andy. You get it.
Damn how old are you? It’s a procedural. Like sure nowadays they get to the ships quickly, within the first 4-5 seasons but for a long time you’d have been lucky to get even a hint of a confirmation before the 6th-8th season. And that was for het ships. It’s a pretty normal length so far
First of all my age has nothing to do with this so it’s interesting that’s your initial knee jerk response. I’m an adult who’s been watching Buddie for years and who’s seen all the bread crumbs of their relationship and along with the hints about Buck being bi and Eddie being gay. However, one of the issues with shipping characters is, shows take years for some ships to go canon but mere weeks for others and that doesn’t make any sense. If either Buck or Eddie was a woman, they would have been together during their second meeting like Buck and Taylor were or literally any other hetero pairing. Taking 6 or 7 seasons to make a ship canon is ridiculous and that goes for all ships including Elliott and Olivia on SVU. It’s been 25 years and they’re still stumbling around each other but at least their situation was different since Elliott was married but his wife died almost 3 years ago and now that he wants to be with Liv, she’s stalling but she’s also ready to date 🧐 make it make sense. The issue is, at least in my opinion, shows stall out ships to keep viewers watching but with shows being canceled without warning only to be replaced with reality shows, none of them should be taking years to make a ship canon. Wasting time and stalling them out could run the risk of the ship never happening and no one wants to wait a decade or more especially since actors/actresses leave series sometimes after the 5th, 6th or 7th season. 9-1-1 has been lucky they’ve only lost 3 main characters over 7 seasons and one of them was only slated for season 1. If they had been canceled after season 6 and ABC hadn’t picked them up, then Buddie wouldn’t have ever gone canon. But now that they have another chance, there shouldn’t be anymore delays. They’ve been renewed for another season but a 9th is not guaranteed so this ship needs to sail already especially with shows biting the dust and procedural dramas becoming a thing of the past on network tv and being replaced by reality tv, game and competition shows that most don’t watch (I don’t because it’s not interesting to me but whatever floats a person’s boat to keep them entertained). Finally, for the few shows that are being greenlit for the fall of 2024, it’s unlikely most of them will make it past their first season and where will they be? Incomplete and the few that survive will be on borrowed time especially shows like 9-1-1 because it’s expensive to produce like 9-10M per episode.
Thank you!
Bye!
The shows writing doesn’t need to revolve around your specific wants.
You’re absolutely correct but like I said, this is not the story they’ve been writing. Buck basically approached a male version of all his tragic love interests so the fallout will be the same since he still can’t tell when a person doesn’t mean him any good. Tommy basically called Buck stupid to his face but I guess you all didn’t pick up on that.
I’m sorry but you’ve said Tommy has called Buck “stupid” to his face and told Buck that Tommy is just a “user”. Where in your pea-sized brain did either of those words come out of Tommy’s mouth? If you’re a troll, which I’m just gonna assume, be a troll but don’t make up things. Tommy was trying to put some sense into Buck with the whole “Eddie can have more than one friend” and then put Buck’s mind at ease that he couldn’t replace Buck with Eddie or Christopher. No where in there or their other interactions did he say that he thought Buck was “stupid” for being jealous. Also you clearly can’t read given how they talk, in the article, about these threads being there for years so they have been going toward this story. Go outside and touch grass.
First of all you obviously didn’t look up what it means when someone says the phrase “This guy” to you. Second of all name calling is childish so maybe you’re the one who’s suffering from a peazer brain. Finally I won’t respond to any more of your replies so get lost and learn how to research script language before you assume you understand someone’s post.
I loved that show! You have now ruined it. It is no longer being watched/recorded.
You’ve clearly never paid attention, there have been LGBTQ+ characters since the show started.
And Buck wasn’t one of them, not even a little.
How can anyone say something like that about something so personal
You don’t know that. You really don’t. I came here to read all of the open and closeted homophobic and overall stupid statements. Thanks for not disappointing me.
Really? Buck always gave off vibes. I don’t think the actor played a straight guy very well, so I’m fine with him finally coming out.
Plus remember when they filmed the 911 and Lone Star 911 cross over episodes? Buck kept talking on and on to TJ, who told him (Buck) thar he was flattered, but already had a boyfriend. Buck was shocked and bewildered. He also said that he was straight, but then looked off into the distance as to digest what TJ said.
Say it louder, please. They never set Buck up for this in any previous season. They switched to ABC and had to fall in line with all the other shows on that night with gay characters. They did it just because.
Greg, I didn’t see your response until after I responded to Ken but see my response to him because you too are also incorrect!
Sorry Ken but you’re incorrect. The hints/bread crumbs about Buck being bi have always been there and the article provided an example but apparently some viewers refused to see it. On at least 5 different occasions since season 2, bread crumbs were left showing Buck isn’t opposed to dating men because he only dated women people who didn’t want to see or understand or brushed it off like it couldn’t be that when in fact it was. Buck and Eddie were about to jump each other’s bones and make out in Buck’s loft during season 3 and Eddie was caught by Chimney looking at Buck’s behind during the same season so please stop with the “they’ve never been shown to be bi or gay” because you’re wrong sir. You either missed it or chose to ignore it but that’s not on 9-1-1 since it was there in plain sight.
It has nothing to do with LGBTQ+ characters that were introduced and have always been gay. No one cares. Buck has been portrayed as heterosexual (and actively so!) since episode 1. This is just pandering and sensationalism. It is not believable.
You have no idea what internalized homophobia means?
Also not everybody learns everything about themselves before 25. And he’s only around 32.
The fact that he focused so much on sex with women could easily be the reason why he never entertained the possibility of being with men.
Everybody has different experiences but the fact that I’ve seen many Bi ppl heavily relate to Buck here definitely means that it’s not as impossible as you believe it.
(also there were “hints”, small possibilities here and there like Buck thinking Maddie was setting him up with Josh, TK thinking he might be hitting on him, ect… They’re not conclusive ofc but it’s not as out of the left field as you seem to believe it to be)
My best friend was once dating four men on two continents in three countries at the same time. Then she came out as gay. She struggled with her sexuality so much and overcompensated until she came to terms. Stuff like this happens. And – brace yourself – it happens to people you know and know well.
BrooklynGirl you’re wrong! Please see my response to Ken and Greg because Buck has in fact been shown to be into men on multiple occasions.
They ruined the best character on the show by turning him bisexual just to make the alphabet mafia happy and turning off a majority of the fans of the show
Why oh why do we need another gay character? There are already plenty on this show. So disappointed 😞.
Agreed.
why y’all had to make buck gay ?out of all people that’s one. second, you already have LBGT+ actors in there why everything has to be gay ????? ugh .. i loved the show but after that i won’t be watching it again.
I agree buck didn’t not have to be gay … that was just not cool and I am not homophobic I just didn’t want to see buck kiss no man….that was actually sad to see….
Defensive much?
Tamara, you’re incorrect. Please see responses to those above because Buck has been shown to be into men but you probably ignored it because you didn’t want to see it.
How to tell someone you are homophobic …
Not for nothing, but being against a character sexuality changing does not make somebody homophobic. There is a distinction and people who throw out those terms lightly are a problem in society.
Personally I have no problems with representation from all races, religious beliefs and sexual orientation on television. We are a melting pot of a nation and tv should reflect accordingly.
I do have a problem with what I do feel to be an attack on heterosexual friendships specifically those of men. Personally I have several friends that I consider closer than most family and it would be nice if men could have that on television shows.
I understand I’m a straight white male, so apparently I’m not allowed to have an opinion according to some, but it is what it is.
Joe, my reply to you is not an attack or anything because your response seems to be genuine therefore, I decided to respond and hopefully it will help. I don’t know you but your reasoning regarding heterosexual male friendships being attacked on TV shows is flawed because they’re literally everywhere including 9-1-1. It’s interesting how no one who says this ever acknowledges the existing friendships between Bobby and Chimney, Chimney and Eddie, Buck and Albert and/or Michael and Bobby (they were great friends before Michael left).
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When it comes down to it, it seems people only state the excuse you used about male friendships being eliminated from tv is when it involves Buck and Eddie and yet they always fail to remember they too are in fact friends! They’re best friends first but they’ve also fallen in love with each other and that usually is the underlying issue for most but they either don’t want to admit it or they’re ignoring it. My question to you is why is it an issue for two people who’ve built a family, make no mistake Buck and Eddie built one six years ago, to be together? It’s rhetorical but still it’s also relevant because Buck’s been searching for someone to love him unconditionally and he wants a family of his own but all the women he dated only wanted him for one thing then they left him. Eddie’s been searching too and he wants someone to love both him and Chris but the woman he was married to didn’t want either of them and the woman he dated in season 4 was just going along with societal norms just because they looked like the perfect family. She literally watched him have a panic atrack at the thought of him spending his life with her but she chose to ignore it until he broke up with her.
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Chris loves Buck just as much as he loves his father Eddie and to prove it, he ran away to Buck’s loft when he was upset with Eddie and he called Buck during Eddie’s breakdown. He could have called 9-1-1 and it’s obvious he could have since Buck and Eddie are first responders but he called the man who loves him just like his father does. The fact is they are exactly who the other one needs, wants and have been searching for therefore their gender shouldn’t be an issue. Buck’s the partner and coparent Eddie desires and Eddie’s the person who sees and knows Buck and he’ll never leave. He also knows Buck will do anything for Chris and he’ll fight for him. Buck and Eddie are in love (whether they’ve realized it is debatable but I think they do know), they clearly make each other happy and that’s all that should matter. Therefore, Buck and Eddie’s friendship will be even stronger once they become a romantic couple and shouldn’t every couple be friends first? They are so please try to look at this without the preset and preconceived societal norms that include everyone living their lives like those before them because the facts are every family is different and they all won’t include a husband, a wife and 2.5 children since some might include two husbands with a son like Buck and Eddie and their son Chris. Both of them love Chris and they’ll in fact die for him. Eddie’s almost died at least 3 times and Buck did die. Chris was worried about both of them.
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In my opinion that’s the story 9-1-1 has been telling and showing for Buck and Eddie for the last 6 years to prove how they’re a family all on their own. So, if you’re looking for male friendships Bobby’s and Chimney’s is great too and they’ve been there for each other in times when the other one was struggling, more so in seasons 1 and 2 but still it’s there.
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I hope my response helps and if it didn’t, please know there are other shows with deep male friendships included in them like House M.D., The Closer, Major Crimes, S.W.A.T., Chicago P.D., Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire and others just to name a few.
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I’ll end my reply with the fact that Buck and Eddie will still be best friends when they become a romantic couple and said friendship will be even stronger.
Doubt you’d be happy if a main gay character was hot for the opposite sex out of the blue just for ratings and to appease the minority but very vocal gen z viewers. This was done for ingenious reasons, it’s insulting to the fans as well as the gay community.
i don’t think you know what “ingenious” means…
Why? What are your reasons?
Agreed. Here either
Donna do urself a favor and get a life after that ignorant comment.
Agreed….it is queer baiting…so low
Ngl, I thought they were gonna start this storyline in season 4 when Albert, Chimney’s brother, was introduced and moved in with Buck. I was really rooting for that too. This just feels weird and out of place. And so many BE shippers are just so rude to the women that dare get in the way of their ship. The way Gabrielle Walsh was treated was so awful.
Don’t defend a woman who pretends to be Latina to get roles! That is why she got the majority of the hate!
It would have been an interesting storyline at the very least. Chim dating Maddie, Buck’s sister while Buck goes and dates Chim’s brother.
Catherine, it appears you’re unaware of the way the actresses responded to and sometimes instigated the issues they experienced with the fandom. Violence and bullying are never ok and no one should be subjected to it. That’s a fact. However, if I recall correctly, Gabrielle, Megan and now Edy do/did things on social media to provoke the fans and they played/play the vicitm when they get clapped back on. These Gen Zers keep the receipts in the form of screenshots and they are quick to repost the posts they submitted and they get the bulk of those negative reactions and it’s based on something they 9 times out of 10 started.
All THREE of them started fights? Are you really, really sure about that? They’re the bad guys?
Clearly someone has unrealized issues about themselves if this particular storyline is so upsetting to you.
I don’t have any unrealized anything. I just don’t like Tommy because he’s a problematic character but like I said all most people care about is Buck kissing a man, any man and it doesn’t matter if he’s a good person or not. I’m not naive and I know he will kiss Eddie and it will be the best kiss of his life but in my opinion, his first kiss should have been with someone else instead of Tommy but if you like it then good for you.
sir/ma’am
ACT SMART
IF 911 DECIDES TO PUT BUCK AND EDDIE TOGETHER, THEY WILL
BUCK HAS TO START SOMEWHERE, IT JUST HAPPEN TO BE WITH TOMMY. YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL TO ABC, THEY DIDN’T HAVE TO RELIEVE OUR STRESS
THEY COULD HAVE BUILT IT UP AND DISSAPOINTED US BUT IF YOU DO NOT ACT POSITIVE AND SEE THIS WHY THE SHOW KEEPS US 911 FANS GOING.
Just a small kiss broke the 911 fanbase tension and made most of us happy.
I bet you’re gonna watch next weeks episode.
The all caps isn’t necessary for you to make a point. As I stated, Tommy is a problematic character but as usual everyone who’s happy about Buck finally kissing a man only cares that he kissed one. There are much better characters available but for some reason all the bad ones are thrown at Buck including Taylor, Tommy, Natalia, Dr. Wells and Abby (yes she was problematic too not just because she was twice his age but she violated dispatch policy and illegally obtained his phone number. His first kiss with a man should have been with someone better but like I said all most people care about is him kissing a man. Tommy acted horribly with Chimney and Hen (go watch their begins episodes and you’ll see) in season 2 so yeah, he’s problematic. And as far as watching Thursday, I will NOT because I don’t want to see Tommy on a date with Buck and I don’t want to see smiley Marisol. She has one facial expression and it’s unsettling. But hopefully you’ll enjoy it.
I figured something was about to happen with how close Tommy and Buck were standing to each other
Well, good to know that Buck’s male love interests are as badly written as his female ones, I guess. Yay, equality? We literally saw nothing about them getting close, Tommy calls him Evan for no reason anyone can tell, 911 doing its best “just assume things happened offscreen!!!” job again. Eddie gets completely massacred as a character for this to happen because there’s basically no other way to hook Buck up with another dude. But hey, they get to pat themselves on the back now.
Thank you because this is exactly how I feel about this. Buck hasn’t learned anything and the writing isn’t doing him any justice. There has to be a better male love interest for Buck than Tommy because he’s no better than any of the women Buck dated. The sad part is, Buck still doesn’t value himself enough to find someone who will care about him. Tommy calling him Evan doesn’t prove he knows him. And where did that even come from? Buck’s still worried about being abandoned but he attaches himself to a guy who all but called him stupid to his face. Still making the same mistakes so I guess he’ll ask Tommy to help him buy a couch now. New love interest, same mistakes. SMH
The thing is… I am very happy that we finally got bi Buck, and I appreciate it. However… I’m sorry, but this whole thing was just absolutely terribly written. Minear says that he wanted an established character rather than having to invent a new one, but – to Buck and Eddie, Tommy is a stranger. It doesn’t matter that the audience already knows him, *they* didn’t know him before. So they literally just met last week, and now both Buck and Eddie are totally into Tommy and think he’s the coolest guy ever, Eddie hangs out with him so much that *Christopher* has an opinion about him, Buck is apparently into him, and we don’t get to see any of this happen? We just have to accept that it happened off screen. And I know that 911 generally approaches relationships with a “tell, don’t show” mentality, but a storyline that important for Buck really deserved better. Not to mention that in order to make all this happen, they had to throw Eddie’s character completely under the bus. And the bait and switch of “Buck is jealous because he wants Eddie’s attention… haha you THOUGHT!” felt cruel in a way none of the Buck/Eddie teasing has felt before.
Again, I am ultimately glad that bi Buck is happening. But it’s 2024, I think we need to hold TV shows to higher standards than blindly applauding them simply for having a queer character. It doesn’t make up for bad writing.
I agree again because the way Buddie shippers were blindsided with an “Oh, you really thought this was about Eddie and Buck since Buck was shown focusing all his attention him when Tommy was and wasn’t there, well you’re wrong because it’s all about Tommy” was definitely hurtful in a way that’s hard to describe. Because you’re right they didn’t know him which means it could have been someone new that neither Buck and Eddie nor the 118 knew but Tim said he didn’t want another “siloed” character but I think one who wasn’t part of the LAFD would have been better. Buck could have met someone if he would have gone go karting by himself or anywhere and started getting to know them on screen so at least it wouldn’t have seemed like it just came out of nowhere. Eddie being thrown under the bus wasn’t cool either and it wasn’t the first time for the sake of a Buck centric storyline. Christopher being introduced to Tommy was also interesting and the audience didn’t see any of it. Apparently, Marisol was babysitting while Eddie hangs out with Tommy but that doesn’t even make sense since she was just chaperoning his first date with Eddie. It gave Ana 2.0 during the blackout but at least they dated for months and she was Chris’ school teacher at one point. The rushed writing surely didn’t help which is why last season should have ended differently. Not sure where things are going now since the synopsis for episode 5 is out and it indicates “Eddie and Marisol take a closer look at their relationship” which has taken place completely off screen and it could end up being very bad. Either Eddie goes all in AGAIN only to stick it out like he planned to do with Ana even though he was literally panicking because of it or he’ll break up with her after seeing Buck and Tommy on their date. Brenna directed it and she directed the shooting so hopefully Buck and Eddie’s undying love for each other will be captured again with both Marisol and Tommy quickly exiting stage left.
SO many thoughts. Yay representation! A fresh and an intriguing storyline for Buck! Validation for those of us who *always* saw it! I really appreciate Oliver Stark saying that; I’m not (that) crazy, and I don’t tend to look for things that aren’t there, and I was sick of feeling gaslighted (and look…while I appreciate that this storyline is about Buck’s journey *first and foremost,* I also respectfully ask Tim Minear to please have mercy on the Buddie fans and not have Eddie “brotherzone” Buck 😭). Great 100th episode.
I cannot believe ya’ll got a Buddie shipper for the show runner lol.
At the very least, he supports those who do ship it, which is a nice change 😅 For me, Buck’s journey is the focal point here. This kind of representation is so important but pretty rare on TV, and I’m excited regardless. I’ll never *not* root for Buck and Eddie, but I also recognize that it might not happen (or would take some time if it does).
Uh, that is the show creator as well as showrunner. He is not a “Buddie shipper.” He created the characters in the first place.
Never watching again . Why can’t we have 1 show that just deals with being a firefighter and no same sex lust and kissing and sex , some of us don’t want to see that while watching a MANLY drama
Why can’t we have one gay story on any board without a homophobic response??
Why can’t we have guys with a best friend without a small group screaming for them to “get together” because that’s their reality.? It’s not the reality of the majority of the population who’d like to be “represented’ too. Why can’t we ask for that without a heterophobic response.
Was Tommy Buck’s best friend?
Male friends are a dime a dozen on TV. It’s like one of the most commonly shown relationships. They are a hell of a lot more common than male and female friendships or men who become lovers after being friends.
Heterophobic. LOL
The majority of the population is represented the majority of the time.
You always have the option of not watching, not caring, not commenting, not reading comments, and finding something else to do.
@KP, I love your response! My sentiments exactly.
Thomas, we do. I guess you haven’t been watching both 9-1-1 and 9-1-1 Lone Star apparently.
Exactly! These people obviously haven’t seen the show before… Hen’s had a wife since season 1 and there have been plenty of LGBTQ+ characters since it started. The show was created and produced by a gay man.
I don’t think it’s a homophobic response. I will probably watch it again, I enjoy the show. I agree, why can’t we have ONE show that doesn’t involve same sex relationships or trans characters. This group of people is less than 1% of the population yet 100% of programming shows it. Hollywood needs to quit shoving this down our throats.
Or maybe you should stop being bigoted and hiding it behind “it’s not a homophobic response to ask for one show to not have diversity” – there are a TON of shows that don’t have any gay or queer characters since like the inception of entertainment. Sorry you have to live in the modern world where writers and creatives want to showcase more than just white, cis straight people.
But it’s okay to shove heterosexual relationships down our throats? My guess is that, back in the day, you would be arguing that Hollywood should stop shoving interracial marriages down our throats as well. Nothing is being shoved down anyone’s throats.
Hollywood has always been on the forefront on society. It’s been true for decades. It’s called acceptance.
You wouldn’t be alive without a heterosexual relationship happening…so miss us with the delusional replies…People are not Homophobic…That’s not even a real word…It was made up….No one is scared of gay people….just tired of society trying to stop generations from being born which involves heterosexual people…or an egg and a sperm coming in contact
Completely irrelevant to the whole conversation.
And yes, people are often scared around people who make them uncomfortable.
Bi and trans people exist, heterosexuality is not the end all be all to have children
Less than 1%? In 2022 Gallup estimated that 7.2% of the US adult population were LGBTQ+. That’s just he ones who weren’t closeted and willing to admit it. In younger people the percentage was even higher because they didn’t face the same stigma that older people did. In adults born after 1997, nearly 1 in 5 (19.7%) identify as something other than straight
ABSOLUTELY I agree Hollywood is now doing the opposite and TRYING TO FORCE IT. And missing the POINT
LOL “less than 1% of the population” girl where are you getting your statistics from, The Westboro Baptist Church School of Homophobia? Be serious. And were you paying attention to Josh or Karen or Hen who have been there forever or nah? There are plenty of shows with no queer characters, but 9-1-1 has never been one of them.
More like 5% — but regardless, if it works in the context of the story, what’s the problem? Previously exclusively straight men do discover different sexualities later on (especially those with dysfunctional upbringings). Besides, as many people have noticed, this didn’t exactly come out of left field. Buck’s series of failed relationships could well have hinted at what the real issue was. And two seasons ago, T.J. from 911 LoneStar picked up on Buck’s vibe (even if he didn’t himself).
because you took a womanizer and made him gay?
It actually makes sense.
Why is a difference of opinion a “homophobic response”?. 911 has numerous gay characters and gay storylines. They didn’t need to hijack Buck!
1.Buck has always been Bi coded. And there were numerous moment where it was suggested to the audience albeit humorously.
2. The way people have responded is homophobic. The whole “why do we need more diversity” tends to come from a queerphobic bias. Because the complaint is very much about the fact that a character suddenly (to them) became queer. Which, considering people can realize they’re queer at literally any age is a weird take when you could have for example just thought that the storyline didn’t need to have Eddie in it just for a Buck realization story.
Then you weren’t ever really watching the show, Sherry, because there has been a same-sex couple – part of the heart of the show, mind you! – since the first season.
Because this is ABC and that is all this channel is known for, sex sex and sex. I am so over it. Now I wish 911 had stayed on Fox.
What about Hen & Karen?? Guess they tone count cause they’re not 6’2 & blue eyes. Shallow
There are going to be a lot of women angry because they liked to self insert with Buck love interests and feel they can no longer do that. Their reaction would be as ugly if Buck and Eddie were to actually ever get together (which is honestly the main reason I think they haven’t let it happen).
1) I feel like if he’s bisexual, then women can continue to insert themselves as they see fit, so to speak but also B) fans gonna do what fans gonna do – head cannon and fan fiction does not care what’s on screen a lot of the time, so this won’t even be a blip for a lot of female fans.
It won’t affect many female fans but the ones who are affected are definitely making themselves known on social media and announcing their departure like it’s an airport, LMAO. I’m just glad ABC did this early in the season, so people who are going to be biphobic/homophobic can move on and let the rest of us watch and enjoy in peace.
“Manly drama”?? lmao. Lady, I need you to be serious. It’s a soap opera, you goober.
a soap opera created by RYAN MURPHY. honestly i guffawed, hollered and chortled at “manly drama” be so fr 😭
Was that supposed to be sarcasmn? Whats up with the “manly” thing? I’m guessing that all of the bad luck Buck’s had with women could possibly be because he had doubts about his sexuality, even subconsciously, maybe. I don’t know either, but I’m excited for the ride. Plus, everybody has to have a first of something different than you’re used to before. So more than likely Tommy is just that for Buck. We will see.
If you want to see a show that deals with being a firefighter, have you considered asking for a ride-a-long at one of your local firehouses? As you stated, this is a DRAMA, and it’s still MANLY regardless of who’s attracted to who. Did you throw this kinda fuss when he hooked up with the various women through the seasons? I bet not!
Stick with newsmax and oan
You’ve got to be kidding. There’s so many shows and movies out there with no LGBTQ+ characters or storylines yet you want to sit and complain about the shows that do have it? Why can’t we have representation of people who are LGBTQ+? Why can’t we have LGBTQ+ characters and storylines? There’s a saying that you should really consider following: Don’t like, don’t watch.
You don’t want same sex lust on a show all about people riding poles?
ummm…do you just want to watch a documentary then?
I hope all you homophobic people stop watching. Good riddance.
“Basketball beard” 😭 Who do I need to Venmo for this glorious line?!
I suspect Maddie and Chim will be the absolute LEAST surprised at this turn of events. I’m going to enjoy watching bi Buck experience his new dating adventures – and this being 9-1-1, they will indeed be adventurous!
Disappointed you decided to go this route with Buckley. I am probably not going to watch the show any longer. Too bad great characters guess you ran out of storylines.
You’re complaining about a storyline while claiming that they ran out of storylines. Any other contradictions that you’d like to share?
“There have been crumbs for years and years,” he says to anyone who dares to act surprised by this turn of events.”
This was my favorite part of the interview. Some people got SO nasty when you suggested that Buck might not be straight. Like…I have my moments, but I really never thought that I was being delusional about it 😭 It just seemed like, if so many viewers saw it, and the media saw it, and people involved in the show saw it…we couldn’t all be wrong??
I knew as soon as Tommy showed at Buck’s apartment that Buck would end up kiss Tommy. I figured out pretty early in the episode that Buck liked Tommy and was projecting his frustrations onto Eddie. I haven’t liked any of Buck’s previous relationships at all. It will be interesting to see what happens. I find both Tommy and Buck to be extremely attractive. I doubt this whole situation will hurt the show’s ratings. I am a heterosexual woman who isn’t losing my mind over a fictional TV character being bisexual. I am pretty sure that Oliver Stark is still straight in real life. He has a girlfriend. Ryan Murphy the producer and director of the is gay. If you look at any of his shows. There is people from the LGBTQ community as characters in his shows. What about Hen and her wife? Or her ex that was in jail. Or T.K and Carlos? Or Paul?
Or Athena’s husband in the very first episode coming out to her as gay? And there’s a person in the call center who’s openly gay too.
I sensed throughout the episode that it might turn in this direction. Very disappointing. As a true fan who has never missed an episode, Buck has always presented as heterosexual and I find his reaction to be totally contrived and unbelievable.
““There have been crumbs for years and years,” he says to anyone who dares to act surprised by this turn of events.”
It’s not unbelievable. I didn’t come out until I was 40. I always presented myself as heterosexual, dating women and was engaged, but never once had a fulfilling relationship with a woman.. I covered it with most of the the typical masculinity tropes. However, I knew I was gay by 5th grade. It just wasn’t something acceptable to the people around me and I was terrified so had to wear a mask and hide it. All my friends and family were shocked when I came out because everyone knew I was straight, only I wasn’t. Of all of them, only one had a problem when they found out. My only regret was that I didn’t come out sooner. So no, it’ snot unbelievable, because I lived it.
You said you never had a fulfilling relationship with a woman…but it only boils down to who you wanted to have sex with….i dare people to ask The Lord to show them the truth…he will blow your mind on the things of this world…
Dear Q-Anon, please leave the chat and go back to Beirtbart News and leave God to yourself
Oh, no! Now I have 6 seasons to binge :D
You won’t regret it!
This was long overdue. It was event hinted during the lonestar crossover
So excited and happy for Buck and for Oliver Stark, who continues to do a wonderful job bringing this character to life. Of course I hope Buck ends up with Eddie, but there is season eight in the future and plenty of time for that to happen. This is Buck’s moment!
Not really sure how to feel about this. Guess I will have to wait and see. But I for sure don’t want ANYTHING to happen between Buck and Eddie.
I prefer that Buck and Eddie remain best friends without benefits but I think it’ll be interesting to see Buck explore his sexuality.
I am very open minded.
Agreed. I mostly cannot stand Ryan Guzman so I cannot get with Eddie’s character, I never liked him. I was really hoping Albert, Chimney’s brother, would become a main character and be a part of this kind of storyline and end up with Evan/Buck but alas.
All of these downvotes just prove that it’s all about the ship for you folks, lmao.
Purrrrr,
Buck is yummy!
It doesn’t matter if
he’s bisexual.
He can date a female one week and a male the next week.
I absolutely loved tonight’s episode of 911. It really took me by surprise in a great way. Keep it going.
It was an interesting episode for sure, but to me the best part wasn’t the gay flirting , it was that horrible accidental homicide where the lady killed her own son because (apparently) she has some weird disease that makes her SEE people, but they have different faces? Wow! Kudos to the writers on that one.
A lot of shows have had episodes about this disease over the last few years.
Shouldn’t it disqualify you from owning a gun??
LOL, Face Blindness is an old trope. “Perception” & “Royal Pains” used it in the same week a few years back.
Also on “Arrested Development.”
It’s a trope that’s been used on a lot of medical shows
I love that she wasn’t capable of squeezing Chim’s hand, but she was somehow capable of shooting her son.
It wasn’t a disease. They said multiple times she fell and hit her head.
Damnit! I should know better than to come to this site before an episode ends!!
More later.
No, he’s not bisexual. The show has just bowed to the will of a loud, persistant group of fans who want him to be. Pat yourself on the back and say good bye to those who are getting tired of tv trying to destroy the whole concept of best friends.
Enough of this nonsense already. You can’t just change someone’s sexual orientation IRL. Stop doing it in our shows.
Good lord. You don’t know that Buck is going to end up with Eddie. And if that did happen, it’d take several seasons. I really do believe that they’re best friends first and this coming out storyline is for Buck and Buck alone. But even if Eddie does also realise he has romantic feelings for Buck sometime in the future, who cares? As long as it’s not rushed and feels earned, then go for it 911 writers!
Also, plenty of people realise later in life that they are gay or bi. And as Oliver Stark said above – this really shouldn’t come as much of a shock as there have been crumbs for years! (Crumbs like TK assuming that Buck was gay when they met on 911 Lonestar. Or Buck literally never feeling 100% fulfilled in any of the short-lived relationships he has had with women. Or constantly feeling like something was missing or that he needed to “find” himself – which he has spoken about constantly with his therapist on the show).
His story is so similar to mine and loads of gay/bi men that I know in real life… and it’s nice to see that representation on screen in a way that doesn’t feel shoe-horned.
And I’d just like to point out that there are dozens upon dozens of examples of best friends forming romantic relationships on tv shows. The “friends to lovers” trope is well-documented. I’d bet my last dollar that you never had a problem with any of female/male friends to lovers 👀
FRIENDS: Monica & Chandler / Joey & Rachel | HIMYM: Barney & Robin | BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: Jake & Amy | GREY’S ANATOMY: Izzie & George / Jo & Link / Alex & Izzie / Owen & Teddy / April & Jackson | THE GOOD PLACE: Eleanor & Chidi | THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Elena & Damon / Caroline & Stefan | THE OFFICE: Jim & Pam | THE FLASH: Barry & Iris | RIVERDALE: Archie & Betty | AGENTS OF SHIELD: Fitz & Simmons | GILMORE GIRLS: Luke & Lorelai | GOSSIP GIRL: Dan & Blair | THE WALKING DEAD: Rick & Michonne | NEW GIRL: Nick & Jess | PARKS & RECREATION: Leslie & Ben | BONES: Bones & Booth | CHUCK: Chuck & Sarah | ANGEL: Angel & Cordelia | DAWSONS CREEK: Joey & Pacey. 》》》》 I could literally go on. The OP definitely had zero issue with any of these straight couples “destroying the whole concept of best friends” lol. Mind you, Buck & Eddie are literally still just best friends with no real indication that’s gonna change. OP should just say they hate LGBT people and leave. No need to hide their homophobia/biphobia behind not liking something that TV shows do ALL THE TIME with straight characters! Loser behaviour.
The concept of the best friend–two people of the same gender who care about each other and don’t have-sexr–has indeed been destroyed by Hollywood. I am disappointed too I don’t think Buck is bisexual either. Just the showrunners giving into Twidiot shippers.
Kindly allow another Allison to weigh in – I have *always* believed (and hoped) for this realization/development for Buck’s character. Any viewer who has closely watched every episode should have definitely picked up numerous clues throughout the seasons. Yes, I am a proud shipper and am absolutely thrilled with the Buck/Tommy kiss… because it leaves me with even more hope for eventual #Buddie canon! 🌈
he is bisexual if the show writers write him that way, which they have. that’s how tv shows work lol. is this your first time? ex-amish, are you?
I was really disappointed with the story line..
I think the same sex story experiences had been addressed enough with Athena’ husband Michael, Henrietta’s wife, Karen….
I just loved how the writers made Buck’s character a carefree,
happy-go-lucky daredevil kind of guy and I looked forward to see what he would do next…
So I was surprised at this. Did’nt feel this change in storyline was necessary and very disappointing!!!!!!!
If you think Buck’s character could ever be described as a ‘carefree, happy-go-lucky-daredevil’ then I’d argue you’ve never watched more than a single episode of this show. He is the polar opposite of happy-go-lucky and carefree :’D No wonder his obvious bisexuality came as such a shock to you!
Wouldn’t a “carefree, happy-go-lucky, daredevil kind of guy” be more prone to explore romantically?
Hey guess what, Buck will have the same personality even if he’s bi. God you people are so homophobic it’s ridiculous.
Personally, I never saw the breadcrumbs, but I just thought people were just grasping at straws to find ways for Buck and Eddie to suddenly become a couple. It’ll be fun to see how this plays out.
I did not see breadcrumbs either. But I knew where they were going. And I rolled my eyes. Guess you can now just have characters change sexual orientation. Will any of the LGBT characters turn straight? Did not think so.
Depends, can you think of an example when a gay person has struggled for years dealing with his heterosexuality and finally decides to come out of the closet and admit he is straight?
This episode was fun & crazy. Just the way I like it.
I loved that show! You have now ruined it. It is no longer being watched/recorded.
I am so depressed, never watching any 911 episode again
So question, who is the person Eddie is with? You know when they said something at the Bachelor Mansion.
Marisol, the one from last season where her brother ‘sealed’ himself up in her attic and then she met him again at the hardware store.
And next week we find out she’s an ex nun so things are not going well for Eddie. Just dump her. She acts like a goofy giddy 12 year old
Why?!? I have loved Buck’s character since the begining! His taste for adventure, masculinity, and caring personality with Christopher. You already had gay characters. Why did you feel the need to ruin Buck’s character?!? I’m so tired of this being in every show! Should have known, as what else should we expect with ABC? This is not real life in all Firehouses! Before you start the hate, I have a gay cousin who underwent chemical transformation years ago! Also, a gay inlaw! I’m not going to watch anymore.🥺
BYE!!!!!
Why what? It is possible for a man to be masculine and gay. The fact that you have a problem with people being gay has nothing to do with what happens in firehouses. This story is a lot more believable than all the hookups on Chicago Fire.
First, no one is suggesting Buck is gay. Just that he is bi. Also, a gay or bi person could perfectly be described as having a “taste for adventure, masculinity, and caring personality with Christopher”. Finally, “I have a gay cousin who underwent chemical transformation years ago”, what does tthat even mean? Do you mean a trans cousin? Because that has nothing to do with being bi, gay or anything here.
I sincerely hope and pray that your so-called family and inlaws never go anywhere near you or anyone else harboring such a backward and unreasonable attitude.
Why is exploring Buck’s bisexuality “destroying the character”? just say you’re biphobic and get lost
no no no!!! please dont make Buck’s character go down this path!!! It’s not even believable.
It isn’t about believability, it’s about appeasing the Rainbow Brigade.
“There have been crumbs for years and years,” he says to anyone who dares to act surprised by this turn of events.
Yeah…. Looks at Maddie suggesting Buck might have a crush on Eddie, the elf who thought they were together, the poker scene where they joke about setting Buck and Josh together….so not believable