But he is right to say that the audience needed to be shocked.

In fairness, as the saying goes, shows teach you how to watch them.

Up to this point,9-1-1has taught us that its main characters are indestructible.

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It’s a bit more lively than the first half of the two-parter.

At one point, they turn to Karen (Tracie Thoms) for help in learning about Moira.

It can be forgiven, in this case, since there are more important things in the episode.

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Bobby got infected with the virus.

Theyre gonna need you.

I love you, kid.

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9-1-1 is a television series that explores the intense experiences of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Premiered in 2018, it follows these emergency responders as they navigate high-pressure situations and attempt to balance their demanding work with personal challenges in their own lives.

I’m struck by Bobby making the active choice to kneel and pray in his final moments.

I’m struck by Bobby making the active choice to kneel and pray in his final moments.

I’m left, most of all, with something that didn’t even happen in this episode.

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Bobby is all smiles, assuring his stepchildren that they’ll always be welcome.

He meant it, although he was probably looking forward to kicking back.

Maybe he was eying retirement in a few more years.

It’s not that show anymore.