Overview

• The Oct. 9 ABC premiere begins the first season without Captain Bobby Nash, with Chimney stepping in as interim captain.
• Buck faces growing pains as Eddie pairs with Hen in the field, reflecting broader adjustments at the 118.
• A new Buck–Ravi partnership takes shape, with trust-building and friendship developing over time, according to Stark.
• Stark says Buck will talk openly about being bisexual while not actively pursuing a relationship in the early part of the season.
• High-concept storytelling includes a space mission, as the series embraces a campy tone alongside character-focused arcs.