9-1-1 Trailer Reveals The Aftermath Of Season 8's Devastating Death

Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for 9-1-1 season 8, episode 15!After 9-1-1 season 8's tragic death, the upcoming episode is poised to be devastating. 9-1-1 season 8, episode 15, "Lab Rats" saw the 118 fighting an uncontrolled lab leak, and it ended with a tragedy. Chimney (Kenneth Choi) was infected with the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and the 118 was able to find an antidote to save him, but there was no chance to save the similarly infected Bobby (Peter Krause). Bobby died at the end of the episode, marking the end of an original member of the 118, which is a significant change for the show.The next episode is set to premiere in two weeks, but the promotional trailer is already available. In the footage, Chimney is forced to wrestle with the knowledge that Bobby died because of him, while Athena (Angela Bassett) grieves for her husband. The entire city rallies for Bobby's funeral, which apparently takes up the majority of the episode, as various characters gather to reflect on Bobby's life, legacy, and redemption. Check out the trailer below.

What Bobby's Death Means For 9-1-1

Season 8, Episode 16 Is All About His Death

This is the first major character's death in 9-1-1's history, and it comes after eight seasons of characters facing near-death situations but escaping them without much lasting harm. The series is best known for featuring over-the-top situations, including an escaping bounce house, a snake choking a man, and a woman with a cursed bracelet. After so long with these bizarre and humorous situations, an actual character's death adds genuine stakes to a show that has long since lost any hint of grounded realism.

Going forward, every main character is now at risk of dying a similar death, as the show is no longer afraid of killing major stars. ScreenRant's Abdullah Al-Ghamdi reviewed season 8, episode 15, and argued that the episode has ensured that it will "make 9-1-1 season 9 one of the best" seasons in the show's history, as the repercussions continue to reverberate in future episodes. Bobby's emotional funeral will certainly help build a more serious reputation, as taking the time to focus on his funeral is a rare break from creative 9-1-1 calls with little long-term impact.

Our Take On Bobby's 9-1-1 Death

This Is Not Necessarily What Viewers Want

There are many shows that require character deaths to maintain a sense of danger, but 9-1-1 is not necessarily one of them. The show is beloved because the creative scenarios and personal dynamics make for a fun and engaging break from reality. Game of Thrones and The Pitt may demand genuine stakes, but this show has always been nothing more than an opportunity to sit back and enjoy wild scenarios. By killing Bobby, the show risks losing audiences ahead of 9-1-1 season 9, as they potentially never wanted to see heightened stakes in the first place.