Despite the fact that Fox has been very obvious about building its cast of 911: Lone Star right out of the diversity Bible, they've put together a kick-butt slate of characters I really look forward to seeing develop. There is so much potential here for some really interesting story line developments! Rob Lowe was the perfect choice as the hip but not too hip 9/11 hero newly moved to the Hill Country to help rebuild a firehouse which lost its entire crew, minus one, in an explosion. Some of his choices are a muslim woman, a latino man, a transgendered man, his own gay son. The dialog is sharp and witty without being too blithe and breezy like some of the fireman hero shows I've seen in the past. And as a Texan who knows all about keeping Austin weird, I enjoy the subtle comparisons between it and the Big Apple. Really excited to see Liv Tyler as an extremely competent paramedic captain and Lower's possible love interest, but the two most exciting cast choices are Brian Michael Smith as the trans fireman and FINALLY, we get to see Jim Parrack back in a regular series (his appearance in the totally misguided October Faction doesn't count). He was always a favorite as Hoyt in True Blood and I'm glad to see him in what looks like a show that is going to be really great. It is still finding its legs, but the show and cast are solid. If the writers keep doing their part, it will be a hit.
497 Reviews
Enjoyed it
johnnygee-118 February 2020
I never watched this show until the episode that followed the Daytona 500. I found the show enjoyable and entertaining. I feel sorry for the neurotic conservative commenters who overthink every issue in a lame attempt to turn it into a divisive political issue.
They probably should have busted Austin first.
hannah-grace199912 May 2020
The writers acted like Austin was some small hick town with a diversity issue. Yes, those places exist in Texas. But, speaking from someone who has lived in Houston their whole life, Austin isn't that town, and I doubt you have to reach to places to like Chicago or L.A. to find a trans man or Muslim woman, they very much exist in a thriving, diverse, and blue for that matter, city like Austin. Not saying discrimination can't happen in Austin, terrible people are everywhere, but please for the love of god can t.v. and movie writers please actually go to Texas for once in their damn lives. The desert is in West Texas my dudes, Austin is liberal, I've never heard the spaghetti western accent they think we have, and Houston is considered one of the most diverse cities in the county.
loved it
cmeirinhas11 February 2020
Well i have to disagree with most of the reviews, i loved it and found it refreshing! You people have to forget politics and just watch it carefully. It aproaches a lot of the tabus thas society still has. The focus on PTSD, cancer and the whole views on sexual and cultural of nowadays is awsome. Disregard all comments and see it at least once ;)
Not terrible, not great either
Rattrap00728 January 2020
More 9-1-1 style stories, but also much weaker than the original show. Rob Lowe plays a typical Rob Lowe character. He is very picky about his looks abd has a beauty regiment. The diverse cast is written to be that way. You got a gay son, large black man, Muslim woman, and hispanic guy. The team was assembled to be diverse because of the city's past of good old boy network.
The shows stories are not quite as strong as the original, but decent enough. Acting is fine except for Liv Tyler. She is awful! Every line is said with the same inflection and delivery. She is easily the worst part of this series.
I'm willing to keep watching this for the time being, but if it gets canned after the first season i won't miss it. Better shows have only lasted one season and i miss them more than I will ever miss this.
The shows stories are not quite as strong as the original, but decent enough. Acting is fine except for Liv Tyler. She is awful! Every line is said with the same inflection and delivery. She is easily the worst part of this series.
I'm willing to keep watching this for the time being, but if it gets canned after the first season i won't miss it. Better shows have only lasted one season and i miss them more than I will ever miss this.
Lowe love!
marbishop3 March 2020
Love this show, yeah it's not believable and it's kind of a joke. But it has a storyline. It's not a comparison to the other one, but normally the OG is the best anyway. I love the cast. It's TV people don't be so critical and sit back and enjoy. You voted for Trump and you think this is a joke. Haha. I'm glad I'm Canadian.
Not bad!!!
howell-4439230 January 2020
Why the low review scores? A GREAT SHOW
catfanatic8888 May 2020
I don't understand why the IMDb rating is so average to low for this fantastic show. The entire cast is superb including the guest stars and seldom seen characters. The stories are well written and they are exciting and touching, too. I like this show as well as the original 911 but I prefer this one slightly because of the fantastic chemistry between the characters. If you like Chicago Fire or 911, give this show a chance. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised!
911 - Lone Star
kbeck-3830420 January 2020
I like it!
lilacatherine4 March 2020
I enjoy all the characters they brought together. I don't care that the show has "one of each" as other people have written. It's a tv show and it's entertaining. There's comedy,sadness,some OMG moments,some mystery,and comradery and romance. So maybe the firefighting is not "by the books", but we're not watching it to become firefighters. It might not be as drama filled as the original 911,which I thoroughly enjoy and can't wait to see the new episodes, but it gets my mind off the long work day. Makes me laugh. And don't pick on the dyslexic firefighter. There are more real people in this world that need alternative ways to learn because reading is difficult for them and a written test almost impossible to pass. That doesn't mean they can't learn what they need to know to do a job like firefighting. I myself prefer to see how to do something than just read about it.
Cringed the entire time
leilaviana-8189420 January 2020
First of all I'm a born raised Texan
afangirlfandom22 February 2020
This is absolutely what Texas is! And it is an absolutely fun and inspiring show! Witty and warm and has a fantastic cast! There is literally ZERO mention of political affiliations! There is one instance when a character discusses being part of the DACA program and how thankful he is to live in the US. It includes multiple faiths (yes a Texas women does have a prayer meeting but a Muslim woman also deserves respect for her hijab!) And a strong healthy marriage and supportive friendships (yes trans people do exist, and interracial marriage has been a thing for like ever, and Austin PRIDE is one of the largest in the nation) I was born and raised in El Paso, I am a proud Texas Tech Red Raider, I have called Lubbock Amarillo and Canyon home! I've walked the River Walk too many times to count and I make the drive to Dallas and Austin at least once a year to see family, I know my Lone Star State and this is most definitely it! Texas is diverse and it is inclusive and it does still have some idiots living in the "Giant" area! So I guess those are the people leaving bad reviews!
When is being nice a bad thing?
bapple3721 January 2020
One of the best shows on TV
dadovnik25 February 2022
Huge let down!
ronsx20 January 2020
Cheesy and over the top show, really fun!
freddy_at_home27 January 2021
Rob Lowe, who doesn't like him?! And his great hair, LOL! He is classic in this show. I am so glad we got a season 2. I hope we get more seasons too. I know, it's sometimes very cheesy and sometimes dumb, but it's fun! Get's your mind off things and make you feel good, can't ask for more than that. A lifesaver in this pandemic we are having. I look forward to every episode, making a sandwich and just chill out watching, having fun. Check it out!
9/10
9/10
Needs better editing
cblack8719 April 2023
The show is good, but they miss soooo many mistakes with costuming and where items were in previous shots. Just plain lazy editing.
The most recent episode, Owen had on a chain that had a pendant, and between multiple shots he loses the pendant and it reappears in other shots.
This isn't the first time this has happened. In other episodes objects move and change locations or disappear. Or characters suddenly have items in their hands that they didn't have in the previous shot. The continuity team needs to be fired.
Outside of that, Rob Lowe does a great job in his role. I'd love to see them do another crossover with the original 9-1-1. I'd also like to see a little less agenda and more actual fire fighting. The show seems to lean to one side and as of late has really been pushing a particular agenda. We get enough of that with the news, let's see some actual fire fighting and such. The storyline where they thought Owen was an arsonist was great, last season. However, I think there has been a shift at the top and has made it more political than it needs to be.
The most recent episode, Owen had on a chain that had a pendant, and between multiple shots he loses the pendant and it reappears in other shots.
This isn't the first time this has happened. In other episodes objects move and change locations or disappear. Or characters suddenly have items in their hands that they didn't have in the previous shot. The continuity team needs to be fired.
Outside of that, Rob Lowe does a great job in his role. I'd love to see them do another crossover with the original 9-1-1. I'd also like to see a little less agenda and more actual fire fighting. The show seems to lean to one side and as of late has really been pushing a particular agenda. We get enough of that with the news, let's see some actual fire fighting and such. The storyline where they thought Owen was an arsonist was great, last season. However, I think there has been a shift at the top and has made it more political than it needs to be.
Did they even bother to research Texas?!
adeegan-1656628 January 2020
First, there is no way you would cross scrubby desert when traveling from New York to Austin. You would come by interstate highway thru the DFW metroplex and down I35 for 4 hours of traffic and towns to get to Austin. No desolate roads!
Also, yes we have accents, very different in different parts of the state, but Austin is more Matthew McConaughey sounding than what was portrayed.
Good show, but please get your details right!
Also, yes we have accents, very different in different parts of the state, but Austin is more Matthew McConaughey sounding than what was portrayed.
Good show, but please get your details right!
Started out good
robfletcher-6325314 April 2023
This seems to happen with a few other series's, starts off good but then declines the longer it goes on. This show is the same as all of them. Hardly any emergencies or fires to put out but seems to focus more on the relationships of the characters or tries too hard using humour but pushes that too far to. Hopefully the producers will turn it around and give the viewers what they want, not all the usual dribble that it's producing now. Some of the episodes should have been missed or at least put a decent two parter, five alarm emergency in showcasing the emergency departments at their finest and see what these actors are capable of..
Excellent show
urmiadiction12 February 2020
I think woke is what they aimed at
martenekman-12 May 2021
Love Rob Lowe and its a pretty nice time killer to watch.
But the whole woke-theme is pretty tiring and super obvious. The show is about a tight diversified little group of fire fighters. A gay guy, a trans guy, a muslim woman, and sure some straight people. Very woke. And it is set in the wokest of states...Texas!
But the whole woke-theme is pretty tiring and super obvious. The show is about a tight diversified little group of fire fighters. A gay guy, a trans guy, a muslim woman, and sure some straight people. Very woke. And it is set in the wokest of states...Texas!
Two boxes of tissues needed
aky13-115 April 2021
Yes, I am a schmaltzy 74 year old male! This episode was perfect in so many ways. I judge acting by believability .... the entire cast was fully believable! Raw emotions that conveyed to viewers. Awesome special effects. Great writing and story lines!
One personal comment: I love the view of mankind portrayed in both 9 1 1 series. All flavors of people working and living together without mindless bigotry. I truly wish the makers of 9 1 1 could wrap the planet in their script concept, but I fear that it wouldn't help because humanity is too flawed!
One personal comment: I love the view of mankind portrayed in both 9 1 1 series. All flavors of people working and living together without mindless bigotry. I truly wish the makers of 9 1 1 could wrap the planet in their script concept, but I fear that it wouldn't help because humanity is too flawed!
As good as 9-1-1
jade_brads16 July 2021
I am a huge 9-1-1 fan and have caught up with all available episodes so decided to give this a go. It's definitely on a par with 9-1-1. Yes it's diverse but I don't think it feels forced at all, I think it's a breath of fresh air and every show should aim to be this diverse. Just enough action and personal drama to keep coming back for more.
I don't understand why the low rate...
franp19825 September 2021
I started to watch it with doints for the low score as I am fan of original 911. However I am really enjoying it. These new characters with so much diversity ara amazing. I think poeple should give it a chance because it is a really good show.
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