Sadly, the tenured fire captain suddenly died in9-1-1season 8, episode 15.
The aftermath ofBobbys death doesnt bode well for9-1-1s future, however.
Yet, there was a deeper backlash surrounding the death that hasnt waned with time.
Beyond the poor timing and emotional whiplash, the death itself was executed poorly.
Within the limited narrative of the two-part thriller,9-1-1couldve easily saved Bobbyfrom his CCHF.
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9-1-1letting Bobby die suggests that the procedural is experiencing an identity crisis.
Additionally, the distinct tonal shift following Bobbys death will likely hinder9-1-1more than it helps.
Thegruesome injuries in9-1-1alone were hair-raising, but the procedural could have employed many other strategies to spice things up.
The easiest solution would have been to take a page out of9-1-1: Lone Stars book.
To raise the stakes,9-1-1could have included emergencies on a broader scale.
If9-1-1was simply bloodthirsty, even a minor character death could have been more effective in the long run.
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