Captain Bobby Nash Dies in Shocking Twist on ABC’s "9-1-1"
In a stunning turn of events, ABC’s long-running procedural drama "9-1-1" killed off its leading male actor, Captain Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause, in Thursday’s episode. The character’s death has sent shockwaves through the show’s fanbase, with many viewers expressing their outrage and sadness on social media.
According to Variety, Krause’s exit from the show was a creative decision made by the show’s writers, and not a result of the actor’s desire to leave the series. The episode, titled "Lab Rats," saw Bobby sacrifice his life to save his crew member, Chimney, from a deadly virus. The scene was emotional and poignant, with Bobby giving a heartfelt goodbye speech to his wife, Athena, played by Angela Bassett.
As reported by Variety, Krause had been with "9-1-1" since its debut eight seasons ago, and his character’s death will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the show’s storyline moving forward. The actor took to social media to express his gratitude to the show’s creators and cast, and to bid farewell to his character.
In a statement, Krause said, "I’ve heard that many fans are upset by this loss and they have a right to be. It is a loss. That said, it was more than a bold creative choice on a bold show. Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice and he was built for this. First responders risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day. His story arc honors them."
Variety revealed that showrunner Tim Minear had to convince everyone involved in the show to go through with the character’s death, including the network. Minear explained that the decision to kill off Bobby was made to add stakes to the show’s storyline and to make the world feel more real.
The final scene of the episode showed medics taking away Bobby’s body in a zipped-up bag, with his captain’s helmet left behind. The image was a stark reminder of the character’s sacrifice, and will undoubtedly be a difficult pill for fans to swallow.
As Variety noted, Angela Bassett, who plays Athena, had a strong reaction to the news of Bobby’s death. "You just didn’t see this coming," she said. "It’s been eight years of us being superheroes of sorts, and making it through incredibly dangerous scenarios — but we all make it through."
The show’s next three episodes will explore the aftermath of Bobby’s death, with Minear promising that the character’s sacrifice will have a significant impact on the storyline. "I didn’t want to play his death as some kind of cheap cliffhanger," Minear said. "So I just felt that the cold, clinical image — and it’s not just the body bag, it ends up being the security camera view of that body bag — was the right way to go."
Fans of "9-1-1" will be eagerly anticipating the show’s next episodes to see how the characters react to Bobby’s death and how the storyline unfolds.
Source: Variety – ‘9-1-1’ Shocking Exit: Peter Krause’s Captain Bobby Nash Dies in Series
