Both stories have strong points, but Maddie’s is the more clear-cut winner.
But the resolution of the kidnapping arc concludes beautifully and justifies it.
Sure enough, it turns out to bea nightmare that ends with Maddie getting her throat slit.
The two introductory scenes clarify the stakes well.
“Disconnected” is written by Molly Green & James Leffler.
Her instincts, all the same, are pretty off.
It catches fire after some popcorn-related mishap, and Maddie has to talk him through the steps to safety.
Before long, Maddie’s voice starts to fade.
Within a few minutes,her voice is completely gone.
9-1-1 is a television series that explores the intense experiences of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Premiered in 2018, it follows these emergency responders as they navigate high-pressure situations and attempt to balance their demanding work with personal challenges in their own lives.
Josh takes over the call, and the 118 is able to save the boy and his father.
It’s a condition wherein the loss of voice is due to intense emotional distress.
Athena doesn’t answer that question for Maddie.
Although it’s not the focus of “Disconnected”, Eddie’s financial situation seems almost dire.
It’s presumably the same house that, earlier in9-1-1season 8, Eddie says is all he can afford.
Financial struggles aren’t depicted much on television.
The immediate impact is that Eddie debates whether he should return to Los Angeles and rejoin the 118.
At least then he would be able to provide for Christopher.
Buck’s reaction is everything.
If it is the case that Buddie is going canon, they should have more scenes together.
Most of those scenes shouldn’t just be teasing whether or not they’re in love.
9-1-1is obviously having a bit of fun with the story.
We’re introduced to Benedict’s character on a video call with the judge and his lawyer.
It’s amusing to see his increasingly anxious lawyer (Jessica Kemejuk) attempt to make excuses for him.
Bobby doesn’t give that much of a reaction.
He even rants to a lawyer about how much lawyers suck.
It does lead to some funny cross-cutting between the different passengers.
Romo has a good spark with Guzman, and I’d be happy to see her pop up again.
Aubrey’s advice works like a charm, at least until he unknowingly picks up Christopher and his friend.
Eddie is embarrassed to be a driver for an app and not a firefighter.
But he’s even more embarrassed to have lied to Chris again.
That does not come up during their reconciliation at the end of the episode.
There are positives in the concluding scene between father and son.
Chris asks Eddie to return the PS5.
McHugh’s presence and the relationship between Eddie and Chris make9-1-1a richer show.
I’m excited to see how their reunion is handled from here, despite this week’s mixed bag.
9-1-1season 8 airs Thursdays at 8 PM ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
