9-1-1: Nashville is moving forward much faster than I expected.
The latest work in the 9-1-1 franchise has hardly been announced within a month and we already have our leaders.
Chris O’Donnell is best known as Agent Grisha “G” Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles starred in the upcoming branch.
According to the official character description, he will play Don Sharpe, Captain Don Sharpe, “a solid fire captain and rodeo performer who runs Nashville’s busiest fire station with his beloved son.”
“Don is a devout husband and family, but he has a secret.”
The protagonist is male, and there are many secrets that sound similar to 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: the leader of Lone Star, so I hope the derivatives set by Nashville will take things in a different direction.
New entries in beloved franchises have not been as inspired as I wanted in recent years, and many people simply moved to a new city with similar characters.
9-1-1: Nashville needs to get rid of other spin-offs
The past may have worked, but shows like NCIS: Origins show how to breathe a new life into a weary franchise.
Either way, ABC has won numerous fans through Chris as he has gained numerous fans in all 14 seasons at NCIS: Los Angeles.
In today’s climate, few TV shows are halfway through that season, and it’s Chris’ first big TV role that will be a great marketing opportunity.
Fans are still clamoring for more NCI: Los Angeles was cancelled, but at least the series came to more conclusions than the FBI: International: International, FBI: Most Wanted and NCIS: Hawai’i can say, and in the last season, it was all cancelled too late to close.
Even if NCIS: Los Angeles audiences are ready to get more information from Chris, I feel that 9-1-1: Nashville might be treated by 9-1-1: The Lonely Star.
Although the first 9-1-1 spinoff gets the end, it’s a complete and total hasty job to thrust its fans and characters through the creep.
When the finale aired, many people (including me!) had already walked away due to poor treatment of their beloved characters.
The original 9-1-1 hovered on ABC, but the show has always had the best viewership and people seem to be eager to air anywhere.
Starting a brand new show will be a tough sell, but Chris will certainly be a ray of light that can help it stand out.
Old characters can direct derivatives in the right direction
I don’t usually like new spin-offs that rely on legacy characters, but on 9-1-1, everyone doesn’t say much: Lone Star to the end, so bringing one or both of the characters back as regulars in the series isn’t a bad idea.
9-1-1: The Lone Star was treated so heavily by Fox in its last season, and a year-long interruption created momentum.
Since winning season seven, ABC has remained 9-1-1 intact.
While there is no need to ship Athena to the episode of Doctor Odyssey, we know and love still exists, proving that the network shouldn’t mess with things without ruin.
9-1-1: Nashville had a tough fight, but the concept had to be half a minute, as ABC gave it a direct order.
Hopefully it will get its brand name and talent alone. It was a pity to give the first fire of the franchise.
On you, 9-1-1 and NCI: Los Angeles fanatic!
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