The most recent season hasn’t given fans an easy run of things. If it weren’t hard enough to stomach something as gory as Maddie’s 9-1-1 throat slitting, the storylines since then have only become even more depressing. Bobby died, Chimney nearly drank himself off the ledge of a building, and Buck almost left the 118 because he couldn’t handle Bobby’s death without Eddie living nearby. But for those who hoped Buck’s apparent feelings toward Eddie might lead to something more, things progressed a bit differently.
The 9-1-1 Season 8 Finale Ends With Buck Moving Out Of Eddie’s House
It Seems They Can’t Just Co-Exist As Roommates
The biggest reveal of the season 8 finale was the apparent emergence of Chim as the new 9-1-1 captain. Naturally, however, that does little to fill the void, and when it comes to the fans, several of them believe Eddie and Buck should eventually get together. That doesn’t happen immediately after the end of the season, and there are even indications that we’re now further away from that storyline than ever.
Buck Moving Out Is An Obstacle To Buddie’s Relationship In 9-1-1 Season 9
They No Longer Have An Immediate Physical Connection
Aside from the age difference, there wasn’t much reason to split up Buck and Abby in 9-1-1 season 2. Connie Britton played the role beautifully (albeit with some apparent doubts). The character talked to her friends frequently to ask for advice on how to navigate her relationship with Buck. It just so happens that, in the end, Buck realizes five seasons after breaking up with Abby that he is bisexual. He suddenly saw his past dating life in a new light, particularly when it came to Tommy.
Eddie And Buck’s Actors Are Still On The Fence About 9-1-1 Confirming Buddie
Buck Needs To Explore His Sexuality More Casually Right Now
A list of Buck’s 9-1-1 romantic partners makes it easier to realize his sexual orientation on paper, but he largely kept it hidden until season 7. If his statement to Deadline is any indication, actor Oliver Stark doesn’t seem to think his character Buck should start dating Eddie just yet. In his own words:
“What I will say is that if the story ever goes in that direction, I don’t think the way to do it is purely to give in to fans. I hope, if it goes there, it’s done because that’s the right story to tell and that’s the right progression for the characters.”
“I think we have something so genuine with what we’ve already established. And I think Oliver’s character has said it multiple times. It’s like, why can’t we just be friends, brothers? I think, right now, it stands as it is.
I completely understand where fans are gaining that from, and they’ve created their own lore. I see so many different things. I see renditions of the show where it’s all of us like friends, characters, and stuff. I love it. They’re so adamant on their version of 9-1-1.”
In short, Guzman isn’t strictly opposed to his character beginning a relationship with Buck. The bigger issue is that he doesn’t personally see the characters developing a romantic relationship. He can see there being a certain fan version of 9-1-1 in which that happens, but it isn’t his version. As long as the actors see it this way, it’s unlikely the two characters will ever enter a relationship. However, it sounds like both actors want the characters’ friendship to remain strong, and that’s rewarding to watch on its own.