Oliver Stark Breaks the Internet with Edgy New Look — Is Buck Entering His Villain Era?!

Oliver Stark, best known as Evan “Buck” Buckley on 9-1-1, just sent shockwaves through the fandom — and not because of a dramatic rescue. This time, it’s his smoldering new look that has fans doing a double take.

In a raw, rebellious photoshoot, Oliver appears in a ripped white tank, drenched in sweat and attitude, covered in tattoos both real and faux. The clean-cut firefighter we’re used to? Nowhere in sight. Instead, we get a moody, inked-up heartthrob who looks ready to steal hearts — or start trouble.

The buzz started instantly across fan pages and Twitter threads. “Buck looks like he just stepped out of a post-apocalyptic drama and I’m HERE for it,” one fan posted. Another added, “Okay but… is this a Season 9 teaser? Because villain Buck might ruin my life and I’d thank him.”

While there’s been no official word from Fox or Oliver himself on whether this new aesthetic ties into Buck’s storyline, the timing is suspicious. Season 9 promises emotional shake-ups after Bobby’s death and a shift in 118’s internal dynamics. Could Buck be spiraling? Rebranding? Reinventing?

Or is Oliver Stark simply showing off his range outside of Station 118?

Either way, fans are loving the layered masculinity and edge. From his vulnerable on-screen performances to this bold off-screen style, one thing’s for sure — Oliver Stark isn’t afraid to turn up the heat.

And honestly? We’re not mad about it.