Warning: We’re about to spoil the occasions of Monday’s 9-1-1. Give it watch, then we’ll discuss.
For a man in a coma, Buck positive was busy this week. Choosing up moments after the firefighter was struck by lightning, Monday’s episode of 9-1-1 took us inside Buck’s head to see what the world can be like if he by no means grew to become a primary responder — aka It’s a Great Buck.
However not all was great in Buck Land. Positive, Daniel was nonetheless alive (yay), however Doug was additionally nonetheless in Maddie’s life (boo). Different downsides to this alt-reality included Bobby having died within the Season 1 aircraft rescue with out Buck there to save lots of him, Christopher dwelling along with his grandparents in Texas as a result of Buck by no means impressed Eddie to turn into an acceptable guardian, and… did I point out Maddie nonetheless being with Doug?
Regardless of the voices in Buck’s head making an attempt to persuade him to surrender, he selected to energy by way of, realizing that the world is a greater place with him in it.
Under, actor Oliver Stark discusses Buck’s out-of-body expertise, what’s subsequent in his journey as a sperm donor, and the one factor we each agree that Buck desperately wants:
TVLINE | Let’s begin along with your response to final week’s script, which principally ended with “Buck is struck by lightning. The tip.”
Effectively, the unique model actually stated, “Buck. Is. Useless.” Fortunately I had been given some warning and was instructed that he wouldn’t be useless perpetually. So I knew, however lots of people didn’t. I had the crew calling me asking, “Are you leaving? Is that this actual?” And I might have, however I didn’t lead anyone on. I stated, “No, no. Don’t you are concerned your self. I’ll be again with an enormous smile on my face.”
TVLINE | Yeah, not solely had been you not leaving, however the complete subsequent episode was principally The Buck Present.
[Laughs] Yeah, it was enjoyable. And it’s good, I feel, to do one thing a bit completely different. We’ve been on air for a very long time now, so to have an episode the place we get to attempt one thing new is thrilling and courageous. It’s enjoyable to experiment.
TVLINE | It was enjoyable to lastly meet Daniel, although it was much less enjoyable to see Doug once more.
I’ve stated this to Brian [the actor] many occasions, nevertheless it’s a bit worrying how properly he performs that. He’s, after all, Jennifer [Love Hewitt]’s husband in actual life. Again once we first met Doug, and he or she knew she was going to have that traumatic episode with him, she stated, “Would else would I really feel extra snug to work with?” They actually needed to go to some darkish locations.
TVLINE | Is it secure to say that is going to vary Buck as an individual transferring ahead?
The present is unquestionably not going to skip over this too shortly. He got here actually, actually near dying, which is a really sobering expertise. And though it’s optimistic within the sense that he survived, it’s definitely going to make him mirror on who he’s and who he needs to be.
TVLINE | What about you as an actor? Do you see Buck in another way after this journey?
Yeah, I feel so. We all the time make this joke about Buck on with the writers, we are saying, “That is the brand new Buck,” or “That is the brand new, new Buck,” or “That is the brand new, new, new Buck.” He’s all the time evolving and looking for himself. I feel this deep dive into his inside workings goes to assist propel him in the direction of that finalized model of himself.
TVLINE | Will Buck stay actively concerned with Connor and Cameron?
They are going to characteristic extra all through the season as she strikes deeper into her being pregnant. I feel there’s an actual emphasis on Buck proudly owning and being pleased with his selections, and being absolutely conscious of the implications of his selections, which is one thing that individuals won’t expect a lot. However he is aware of what he’s doing, he is aware of his position, and he’s taking possession of that, which is a very beautiful factor to see for buck.
TVLINE | Typically I feel this present simply wants to provide Buck a canine.
Hey, you don’t need to persuade me. I’d like to have a canine or cat or pig or goat. Any animal!
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