“9-1-1” Expands to Nashville with New Spinoff!
In a thrilling twist for fans of the first-responder franchise “9-1-1,” ABC has announced a brand-new spinoff entitled “9-1-1: Nashville.” This comes after “9-1-1”—which recently moved from Fox to ABC—secured a new lease on life with plans to keep the drama rolling into March 2024, when it kicks off the second half of its eighth season. Gossip about a potential spinoff has been swirling since October, with some fans speculating a Hawaii setting. But nope, Tennessee is the lucky winner!
Producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Angela Bassett (yes, the amazing Athena Grant herself) are set to carry the torch for this new venture, alongside the talented Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani, who previously exhibited their knack for gripping narratives on “9-1-1: Lone Star.” Fans are particularly eager for casting announcements, with fingers crossed for some familiar faces in crossovers, which enlivened the previous spinoff.
Interestingly, “9-1-1: Lone Star” just wrapped up its fifth season on Fox, despite the tumultuous journey of moving networks after Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. As it stands, the original “9-1-1” has certainly been able to hold its ground amidst these changes, and now with “Nashville,” it looks like the franchise is just gearing up for even more action-packed stories.
In classic “9-1-1” style, expect unexpected twists and drama galore. On top of that, viewers can look forward to an upcoming crossover with another ABC show, “Doctor Odyssey.” In that episode, Athena finds herself getting entangled in a high-stakes game aboard a cruise ship—definitely not the glamorous getaway it sounds like, especially with a casino involved.
This spinoff excitement has fans buzzing about what comes next for their favorite characters, and Nashville’s rich tapestry of stories means there’s much to explore. Keep your eyes peeled for casting news and additional crossover happenings as this franchise continues to broaden its horizons!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Entertainment Weekly, Deadline, Variety
