Standing Tall in the Flames: Rob Lowe’s Owen Strand Faces His Toughest Season Yet on 9-1-1: Lone Star

In this striking image, Rob Lowe returns as Captain Owen Strand—helmet on, jaw set, and ready to lead his team into whatever firestorm awaits. As 9-1-1: Lone Star prepares for its next explosive season, fans are already bracing for emotional chaos, high-stakes rescues, and deeper glimpses into Owen’s complex journey.

Strand, the commanding officer of Station 126, has long been the heart of the Austin-based spin-off. And while Season 4 tested his limits—with leadership challenges, personal losses, and relationship breakdowns—Season 5 promises to take things even further. Showrunners have hinted at a more introspective arc for Owen, where the physical fires he faces are matched by internal ones.

Rob Lowe, who also serves as executive producer, continues to bring gravitas and quiet vulnerability to the role. This season, he’s expected to tackle everything from large-scale disasters to moral dilemmas that question what it really means to lead. “Owen is a man torn between heroism and humanity,” Lowe recently told fans. “He doesn’t just put out fires—he walks through them.”

The image of Owen, standing tall in full gear with Truck 252 in the background, reminds viewers of the raw power and emotional intensity that Lone Star delivers. With every siren and every rescue, the show asks: Who saves the saviors?

Season 5 of 9-1-1: Lone Star is expected to premiere midseason on FOX.