Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from 9-1-1 season 8, episode 11, “Holy Mother of God.”
Yes,9-1-1is in the midst of airing itseighthseason, but I believe we’ll have to wait at least another season before the romance between Buck and Eddie finally (hopefully) comes to fruition. Some series (e.g.The X-Files,NCIS, etc.) feature even longer slow-burns. So,Ryan Murphy’s TV showcontinuing to drag out Buck and Eddie’s potential relationship in season 9wouldn’t be all that surprising, especially given the current state of their friendship and living situations in9-1-1.
New episodes of9-1-1air on Thursdays at 8 pm ET on ABC.9-1-1season 8 is expected to have 18 episodes in total.
Since Eddie’s introduction in9-1-1season 2, he and Buck have been best friends. They have had their ups and downs over the years, of course. However, as many viewers have noted,Buck and Eddie’s relationship is one of the strongest in the procedural drama,and nothing can keep them separated for very long. As a result, some9-1-1fans (including myself) have hoped for a romance between the two characters for a long time. Just when it seemed like a pipe dream,9-1-1season 8, episode 11completely laid out the real possibility of Buck being in love with Eddie.
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 11 Introduces The Idea Of Buck Having Feelings For Eddie
Two Characters Accuse Buck Of Loving His Best Friend
After Eddie moves to Texas to reunite with Christopher at the end of9-1-1season 8, episode 10, Buck struggles to cope with his best friend’s absence in episode 11, “Holy Mother of God.” He tries (and fails) to befriend Ravi, and returns to his ex, Tommy. Later, both Tommy and Buck’s sister, Maddie, suggest Buck has feelings for Eddie, which he adamantly denies.Tommy jokes that “the competition,” alluding to Eddie, is finally “out of the way.“Buck, surprised, keeps on insisting that Eddie is straight, but he then delivers the most iconic and interesting quote of the night:
“I don’t have to want to sleep with everyone I have feelings for, and I don’t have to have feelings for everyone I sleep with.”
Buck talks with Maddie in9-1-1season 8, episode 11, about Tommy’s accusations and scoffs at the idea that he would be in love with Eddie. In response, a skeptical Maddie asks her brother if he has feelings for his best friend. He stands his ground, claiming he doesn’t. However,Buck admits that Eddie being gone leaves a big hole in his lifeand that he used Tommy as a distraction so that he wouldn’t feel alone. So, Maddie advises Buck to be single for a while to learn how to be comfortable being alone.
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Buck & Eddie Still Have Many Obstacles To Overcome Before A Romance Can Happen
Eddie Must Return To LA
While “Holy Mother of God” says out loud what many viewers have been thinking for a long time (that Buck is in love with Eddie), fans shouldn’t count on the9-1-1charactersgetting together by the season’s end. Yes, both Tommy and Maddie accusing Buck of having feelings for Eddie is a rapid and exciting development for the “Buddie” shippers. However, given the circumstances behind Buck and Eddie’s current storylines,the two pursuing a romance by the season 8 finale seems impossible.
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Buck is adamant that he doesn’t love Eddie throughout9-1-1season 8, episode 11 (although he’s likely lying, mostly to himself). Plus,Buck’s behavior in “Holy Mother of God” suggests he needs time alone.Meanwhile, Eddie is still in Texas. Consequently, Buck and Eddie still have many obstacles (both individual and collective) to overcome before jumping headfirst into a romantic relationship.
Buck & Eddie’s Relationship Likely Won’t Develop Any Further Until 9-1-1 Season 9
Only 7 Episodes Remain In Season 8
OnceEddie returns to Station 118 in9-1-1and Buck undergoes important self-reflection, the stage is set for a possible romance. They would also need to come to terms with their feelings. However, this is a lot to ask from the two characters when only seven episodes remain in season 8, meaningfans will undoubtedly have to stand by until season 9 for more “Buddie” development.The worst thing the writers could do would be to rush this storyline, so, the delay might be worth it. We have waited this long for a Buck and Eddie romance to happen in9-1-1— what’s one more season?
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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.
