9-1-1 Marks 100th Episode with Buck's Bisexual Reveal, Fans Celebrate LGBTQ+ Milestone
Oliver Stark's character, Evan 'Buck' Buckley, comes out as bisexual in a pivotal moment for the show and LGBTQ+ representation on television.
- 9-1-1's 100th episode reveals Buck's bisexuality, sparking significant fan reaction and discussions on LGBTQ+ representation.
- Oliver Stark, who plays Buck, discusses the development of his character's sexuality as a long-anticipated moment, acknowledging hints in past seasons.
- The storyline's development surprised even the show's co-creator, Tim Minear, who decided to explore Buck's bisexuality only weeks before the episode aired.
- Fans celebrate the representation and the positive impact of having a traditionally masculine character like Buck come out as bisexual.
- The storyline is seen as a win for LGBTQ+ media representation, especially in the context of a decrease in LGBTQ+ characters on TV.