“Why Grace Ryder Left 9-1-1: Lone Star and What It Means for the Show”
After several successful years with 9-1-1, FOX optioned a spin-off in 2022 — 9-1-1: Lone Star, set in Austin, Texas, and starring Rob Lowe as fire captain Owen Strand. Though FOX ultimately canceled 9-1-1 due to cost issues — don’t worry, ABC picked it up, and Season 8 premieres on September 26 — 9-1-1: Lone Star stayed with FOX. The WGA…