9-1-1 season 8 saw some of the biggest story developments in the show's history, and there were plenty of excellent character arcs as well, including the controversial death of Bobby. Buck and Eddie's friendship continues to threaten to blossom into something more, and Safi has discussed how Josh might fit into this.
Per The Pink News, Safi reveals that there are no plans to have Josh come between Buck and Eddie. The duo have one of the most iconic friendships on network television, and many fans are worried Josh could break things up, and could potentially be another romantic option for one of the men.
He urged viewers to just enjoy his scenes with Buck, before going on to state how great it has been working with everyone. Check out Safi's full comments below:
PN: With your limited selection of screen partners that you’ve had, are there any other 9-1-1 characters or actors that you would really like to share more scenes with?
BS: Yeah, I love working with everyone there. I do. People get so nervous that I would ever come between Buck and Eddie. It’s not going to happen! So everyone, when I have a scene with Buck, just enjoy it. [Laughs] I’m not moving in on anyone’s territory! I’m not doing anything like that. But I love working with Oliver. I love working with Jennifer. Working with Angela is mind-blowing. You just are pinching yourself the entire time.
What This Means For Buck & Eddie Moving Forward
There Is No Threat To A Potential 'Buddie' Romance
Buck and Eddie share a strong and close friendship, but one that has the hint of romantic and flirtatious undertones. Though Buck has had more romantic dalliances with women than men, the character is bisexual. Eddie, on the other hand, is canonically straight, but this has not stopped fans holding out hope of a future relationship between the two.
While a Buck & Eddie romance hasn't happened yet, and might only ever bubble beneath the surface, there is enough there to keep fans invested in their friendship.
From Safi's comments, it seems clear that the show is choosing to keep Buck and Eddie unattached as much as possible, and Josh will not be in a relationship with either. While a Buck & Eddie romance hasn't happened yet, and might only ever bubble beneath the surface, there is enough there to keep fans invested in their friendship.
Our Take On What Josh's Romantic Life Might Entail In 9-1-1 Season 9
He Could Be In With A Shot At Love... Just Not With 'Buddie'
Having confirmed Josh will be leaving Buck and Eddie well enough alone, this opens the door for Josh to explore other in-show romances, an area that has historically proven disastrous for him. The unlucky in-love dispatcher deserves to be with someone, and there might well be plenty of opportunities for this in 9-1-1 season 9.
Eddie and Buck are one of the fan-favorite pairings, and the show will want to keep that will-they-won't-they chemistry to a maximum, which involves keeping others away. Josh could be a good fit for one of them, but he's also a character with his own agency, and can forge independent romances, which could be a prominent part of 9-1-1's future.
