9-1-1: Lone Star

9-1-1: Lone Star

Tough enough for Texas.

Created by Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear, Ryan Murphy

On FOX

2020–20255 seasons72 episodes8.0 / 10

A procedural action-drama about firefighting and rescue that balances weekly emergencies with ongoing character trauma and redemption, grounded in real stakes but structured for episodic sustainability.

Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.

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  • Does 9-1-1: Lone Star leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is 9-1-1: Lone Star sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is 9-1-1: Lone Star violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.

  • Is 9-1-1: Lone Star easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is 9-1-1: Lone Star scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

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Surprise59

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Love63

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