Is this gay romance finally brewing on ‘9-1-1’? The drama’s “risky” latest episode drops big hints
9-1-1 was an especially gay one—and it explored some surprisingly Risky territory! *wink, wink*Since last season, we’ve found ourselves invested in ABC’s first-responder procedural drama, as the series has explored hunky firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) coming to terms with his bisexuality.Fans squealed with glee when Buck met and began to date fellow firefighter Tommy (series guest star Lou Ferrigno Jr.), then were thrilled to see him come out to his friends and colleagues in the ensuing weeks, including his longtime bestie, paramedic Eddie Díaz (Ryan Guzman).Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Of course, there have always been vocal ‘shippers hoping that Buck & Eddie would one day recognize their deeper feelings for one another and get together—a.k.a. “Buddie” truthers—but for the time being they were just happy that Eddie was being a great ally to his friend.But that’s all changed with the most recent episode, “Confessions,” which has brought us a few steps closer to a true Buddie romance.On the subject of confessions, the hour featured some major revelations.
