9-1-1′s Oliver Stark Reacts to Buck’s Sexual Awakening: ‘There Have Been Crumbs for Years’ (Plus, What’s Next?)

The 9-1-1 crew celebrated a monumental milestone on Thursday with an episode that left fans buzzing—and for good reason. After 100 episodes, the show finally gave us a moment we weren’t sure would ever happen, and it was nothing short of sizzling.

The episode saw Buck wrestling with unfamiliar emotions as he grew increasingly jealous of Eddie’s growing bond with Tommy, the charming helicopter pilot. But by the end of the hour, Buck found himself alone with Tommy, and in a moment of clarity, realized his feelings weren’t just about friendship.

“Trying to get your attention has been exhausting,” Buck confessed to Tommy. And just like that, the tension boiled over into one of the show’s steamiest moments yet. Nervous glances were exchanged, words were left hanging, and before anyone could blink, Tommy silenced Buck’s uncertainty with a kiss. Boom. Fireworks. Pride Month came early for 9-1-1.

While showrunner Tim Minear only recently pitched the idea to Oliver Stark (who plays Buck), Stark believes this moment has been building for years. “There have been crumbs for a long time,” Stark admitted, addressing those who were caught off guard by the twist.

For the fans who had long speculated that Buck’s journey would lead here, Stark offered a heartfelt thank you. “You were right,” he said with a knowing smile. “I’ve felt for a while that this was where Buck needed to go. I kept quiet on social media because I didn’t want to queerbait if things didn’t pan out, but I agreed with what fans were seeing. So thank you for sticking with the story.”

As for what’s next, both Stark and Minear hinted that this kiss is just the beginning. While the show has always been known for its high-octane action, Buck’s personal story promises to dive deeper into his evolving identity.

With so much left to explore, fans can only buckle up for what’s sure to be an emotional, and possibly explosive, continuation of Buck’s journey. As we move forward, one thing is clear—this game-changing kiss is just the start of something big.

The 9-1-1 crew celebrated a monumental milestone on Thursday with an episode that left fans buzzing—and for good reason. After 100 episodes, the show finally gave us a moment we weren’t sure would ever happen, and it was nothing short of sizzling. The episode saw Buck wrestling with unfamiliar emotions as he grew increasingly jealous…