"Program Drama Series '9-1-1' Reaches 100-Episode Milestone with Season 7 Transfer to ABC, Showcasing Complex Emotions"

'9-1-1' Season 7: Buck's Emotional Journey and Programming Milestones

When 9-1-1, the beloved procedural drama series moved from Fox to ABC, it welcomed its seventh season and reached the significant milestone of 100 episodes. Not only was it a momentous occasion for the show, but it also marked a major emotional turning point for the characters. For Buck in particular, this season saw him finally come clean about his feelings, and the kissing scene with Tommy was not only a new beginning in their relationship, but also an exciting development in the show.

For a long time, fans of 9-1-1 have speculated about Buck's sexuality, anticipating his interactions with another male character. When Buck and Tommy's kiss finally happened, it not only fulfilled the fans' expectations, but also broke the mold in a way that demonstrated the show's casual and authentic approach to its characters' emotional development.

Oliver Stark, the actor who plays Buck, shared his thoughts on the development of the show in an interview with Out magazine. He said it always touches him to see people living their true selves. For him, Buck's emotional journey is not only about personal growth, but also about encouraging more people to be more understanding and supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.

It's worth noting that it wasn't until the filming of episode 98 that Stark was told that Buck would have his first kiss with a man in episode 100. The inclusion of this storyline meant a lot to Stark, who was thrilled and satisfied with showrunner Tim Minear's decision.

However, despite the advances in LGBTQ+ storytelling in mainstream media, there are still many bisexual people who are underrepresented and often misunderstood in film and television. Through Barker's story, 9-1-1 attempts to present bisexual characters in a positive and realistic way in the hopes of changing this status quo.

Additionally, 9-1-1: Lone Star, a spin-off series from 9-1-1, also featured LGBTQ+ cast members in its fifth season, further demonstrating the show's inclusivity towards diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Stark mentioned that he was honored to be able to tell a story that would tie in with Talos (the name of TK Strand and Carlos Reyes' love interest) from 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Buck's emotional journey and self-discovery will continue to captivate viewers as season 7 of 9-1-1 unfolds. Stark hopes that Buck will continue to explore what is meaningful to him, and regardless of the ending, he wants Tommy to be a part of Buck's life.

Every episode of Season 7 of 9-1-1 aired on ABC, and the entire series is also available on Hulu, allowing fans to continue to follow Buck's story, as well as that of the other characters.