9-1-1

About 9-1-1

9-1-1 is a thrilling drama series that debuted on Fox in 2018. The series, part crime and part medical drama, explores the high-pressure experiences of emergency responders, including police officers, paramedics and firefighters in situations ranging from the frighteningly real to the outlandishly bizarre. They are the superheroes on the front line, rushing into danger when everyone else is running away.

Making / Production

Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 is a fast-paced and gripping portrayal of first responders. From harrowing rescue missions to personal battles faced by the cast, every aspect, every scene, every dialogue is meticulously crafted to create an edge-of-the-seat drama. The production quality and the emphasis on practical effects, including real-life emergency vehicles and on-location filming, add an extra layer of authenticity to the series.

Actors

• Angela Bassett as Athena Grant: Bassett delivers a riveting and emotional performance as a tough yet compassionate police sergeant.
• Peter Krause as Bobby Nash: Krause gives a compelling performance as the captain of LAFD Station 118 with a complex past.
• Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Kendall: Hewitt excellently portrays a former nurse turned emergency dispatch operator with a troubled history.
• Oliver Stark as Evan "Buck" Buckley: Stark brings a mix of brashness and vulnerability to the role of a young firefighter with a penchant for recklessness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is known for incorporating real-life emergency situations.
• Some of the actors have undergone actual training with emergency responders to further get into their character.
• The series has been praised for its depiction of PTSD in first responders.

Awards

9-1-1 has received nominations from the Critics Choice Television Awards and the People's Choice Awards for various categories, including Best Drama Series. Angela Bassett has also received acclaim for her performance and has been nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series.

Quotes

• "We're not just out there saving lives, we're making a difference." - Bobby Nash
• "We need to remember, every call started as somebody's worst day." - Athena Grant
• "Call it an angel, if you like. The important thing is to know that it's there." - Maddie Kendall

Music, Soundtrack

• "Help Is on the Way" - Rise Against
• "Feel Invincible" - Skillet
• "Emergency" - Jay Sean