There’s a certain kind of comedy that clicks with audiences on instinct, and it helps when it’s irreverent, wildly energetic, and just downright stupid. In the 2010s, few film duos captured that spirit quite like the mismatched partners of the Jump Street franchise, who breathed new life into a long-dormant, previously more straightforward crime series. Now, if you’ve been meaning to revisit those films on streaming, your window is closing fast.

Both entries in the Jump Street reboot series are scheduled to leave Prime Video at the end of February, meaning less than a month remains for fans to stream one of the funniest action comedy duos in recent memory. The films — a pair of $532 million global grossers — turned a cult ’80s police drama into a self-aware comedy machine. They’re anchored by Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, whose chemistry as unlikely undercover cops brought the gags just as hard as the action.

In 21 Jump Street, Tatum and Hill play officers Schmidt and Jenko — two clashing partners sent back to high school to bust a drug ring. The follow-up, 22 Jump Street, sees them infiltrating a college campus as the jokes get bigger, the meta humor gets sharper, and the franchise’s willingness to poke fun at itself becomes part of the fun.

How Funny Are The ‘Jump Street’ Movies?

Collider’s review stated that 22 Jump Street clears the near-impossible hurdle of being a comedy sequel by doing exactly what Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the duo behind the Spider-Verse films and the upcoming Project Hail Mary, do best: acknowledging expectations, then gleefully messing with them. The review praised the film’s self-awareness, noting how it edges toward parody without ever collapsing into it. Lord & Miller bring their animated sensibilities — honed on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The LEGO Movie — into live-action, stretching reality just enough to allow cartoonish, perfectly timed nonsense.

“The movie is always eager to branch out to other comic approaches, so the picture rarely feels stagnant. The characters are well-established at this point, and Hill and Tatum’s chemistry is even better. They bounce off each other perfectly, and while we expect Hill to be funny, he’s almost eclipsed by Tatum, whose growth as an actor continues to impress. I adore every one of their movies. They’re surprising, clever, weird, and while I could say their movies are far better than they have any right to be, the filmmakers have earned that right by succeeding again and again. 22 Jump Street shows that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Instead, admire your handiwork and brag.”

The Jump Street movies will leave Prime Video at the end of the month.

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March 16, 2012

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109 minutes

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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article contains spoilers for Ghosts Season 5, Episode 11, “The Others.”

Ghosts has finally returned from a lengthy midseason hiatus, and the latest episode is quite a doozy. When we last checked into Woodstone B&B, Trevor (Asher Grodman) had inadvertently triggered the introduction of The Others, following his baffling holiday hookup with Patience (Mary Holland). Ghosts Season 5, Episode 11, “The Others,” wastes no time in immediately revealing Patience’s friendly dirt ghosts to be none other than the familiar faces of Flower’s (Sheila Carrasco) cult/commune. The surprisingly large group of hippie ghosts have been tucked away in a secret bunker on the property — a new location that opens up several new story avenues for the future of the series.

Ahead of the episode, I caught up with showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman to bring audiences a sneak peek at what’s to come from the rest of Ghosts Season 5 for Collider’s Exclusive Preview event. During our conversation, we also dug into spoilers for tonight’s new episode, unpacking why they chose the cult for Woodstone’s newest additions, Trevor’s shocking romantic revelation, and what to expect from next week’s episode, which sees conflict arise between Thor (Devan Chandler Long) and Flower while another bunker ghost reveals a surprising connection to the property and it’s residents.

When asked why the cult ghosts made the most sense as the long-rumored “Others,” Wiseman revealed that the choice began in their love for that part of Flower’s backstory. “Part of it was we love the cult. We will love Will Greenberg, who plays Bruce, the leader of the cult,” said Wiseman. “As we started talking about who the others were, we wanted something that obviously made sense, and we sort of established this cult as in the area, so we just started talking about it, and it seemed fun, and it has an immediate impact on one of our characters.”

‘Ghosts’ Just Expanded Its Core Universe in Season 5

Port went on to explain that using the pre-existing cult also worked from a practical standpoint as a large group of people who could’ve died on the sprawling property and gone unnoticed for the next 50 years. He told Collider:

“They seemed like people who could have credibly died underground at the mansion to us, like in that Heaven’s Gate sort of way. I have no idea if Heaven’s Gate people died underground, but it was a mass event. Then we thought it could be tied to the bunker at Woodstone, and there’s a surprising Woodstone connection to the cult that will be revealed. In the second episode back, we’re going to learn a Woodstone connection to the cult.”

Adding both a new location on the property and a nebulous number of spirits gives Ghosts another source for outside players to bounce off the main ensemble beyond patrons of the B&B. “It’s nice to be able to have ghosts pop in and out,” said Wiseman. But don’t worry, the cult won’t be stealing too much of the spotlight from the show’s beloved ensemble. Wiseman went on to say, “Similar to how we have the basement ghosts, we have the shed full of English ghosts, we have the attic with Stephanie, and now we have a bunker that has a group of ghosts, some of whom we haven’t met yet. We can always sort of justify, like, ‘Oh, there’s someone else in the back.’ So, it’s a nice way to get people in and out, since we have a restrictive rule of not being able to cross property lines.” Still, Port also joked that the B&B is more haunted than ever, making it a questionable destination for travelers, “In terms of being a bed and breakfast, though, it seems like a risky place to come stay. I wouldn’t check in. [Laughs]”

Trevor Is in His Fool Around and Find Out Era

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Elsewhere in the episode, Trevor comes to a shocking — and for some, disappointing — revelation that he might reciprocate Patience’s nigh-unhinged feelings. While the moment certainly adds a complicated layer of comedy and an unexpected turn for the house’s most notorious playboy, it comes as a slight shock to see Trevor taking this route with Patience instead of his simmering situationship with Hetty (Rebecca Wisocky). When asked where this particular storyline might be heading, Port and Wiseman feel that there’s plenty of time to keep playing a bit of relationship roulette. “They’re ghosts, and their timelines are longer than ours,” said Port. “They’ve been around for a long time, so things have a long time to play out.” He went on to tease Trevor’s brief connection with Barbara (Gracie Dzienny), which may have done lasting damage to his relationship with Patience. “We did like that Trevor’s going to have an interesting connection with one of the cult members, as well, which is going to play into his situation with Patience,” said Port.

For fans hoping Trevor will ultimately find his way back to Hetty and realize they’re a “match made in heaven,” there’s still time. As Wiseman explained, last year’s two-season renewal gave the writing duo the space to play around without having to rush towards a particular endgame. He told Collider:

“And it also, as far as the long-term plans for Trevor and Patience or Trevor and Hetty, it’s sort of a luxurious situation where we were already picked up for Season 6, so we knew, creatively, we also didn’t have to rush anything. We can sort of play around and see what different combinations bring forth, etc., etc. So, it was a nice situation to be in as writers, that we didn’t have to try to, like, ‘Oh, is this the last season? Do we need to get people in a certain state?’”

‘Ghosts’ Is About to Reveal a Major Woodstone Secret

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The relationship drama — and the bunker revelations — are far from over as Wiseman tees up next week’s episode, which looks to serve up some delicious conflict for Thor and Flower, as well as, Hetty and Sam (Rose McIver). Next week, in Episode 12, “The List,” Thor and Flower “have an argument over a piece of furniture, and we’re going to do a fun flashback to Thor’s original marriage during his lifetime that will inform this current argument,” teased Wiseman. “I think that’s true that a lot of people have the same issues from relationship to relationship, and Thor is no different. It’s just his relationships span a thousand years, you know?”

Meanwhile, a mysterious bunker ghost is about to come forth and perhaps reveal more about the lineage between Sam and her great great great aunt. The episode’s logline teases that “Sam and Jay work to secure Woodstone B&B a coveted spot on a prestigious luxury hotel list, only to face unexpected chaos when a vengeful newly discovered bunker ghost disrupts a crucial visit.” Wiseman went on to elaborate on what to expect saying, “We’re going to also meet that interesting connection between the Woodstone family and the cult and sort of learn why that cult ended up in that bunker.”

Ghosts is available to stream on Paramount+ and new episodes air weekly on CBS every Thursday at 8:30 PM ET. Stay tuned at Collider for more!

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October 7, 2021

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Christine Gernon, Jaime Eliezer Karas, Katie Locke O’Brien, Nick Wong, Jude Weng, Pete Chatmon, Richie Keen, Alex Hardcastle, Kimmy Gatewood, Matthew A. Cherry, Cortney Carrillo

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Nique’s recent car video with NBA Youngboy has the entire internet talking. Since the clip hit timelines, the influencer has faced a wave of backlash about being with her “home girl’s man” to being labeled a “side chick.” Now, Nique is back online for round two and ready to get the internet all the way together!

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Nique Continues To Clap Back At Critics On The Net

Nique took to X (formerly Twitter) heated and ready to clear the air, especially after rapper Fredo Bang referred to her as a “toy” when a commenter asked him, “Wanna tag Fredo Bang and ask how he feel bout yo ex linking up with yo main opp?” Nique responded, “We all know you love your toys b**… grown a** man just wanna say sumn !!!” 

Nique then doubled down tweeting “F*** all y’all… y’all gon leave me tf alone!” Adding, “F*** the short b***, the tall b***, the green b***, the mean b*** f*** all y’all.” Not letting the backlash shake her, she continued, “1000 b*s in my DM talking bout my chinnn come onnnn I need some new s**t I know I’m tea!”

One commenter replied, “You tea girl boo,” alongside a photo of Nique. The influencer clapped back, “So tea you had to go to an off-guard video of me after working out!!! YES B***H TEAAA LALAAAA LIKE I SAID!” Another commenter chimed in, writing, “This married man got yo head hypedddddd. U too pretty to be playin side b**** and sharin n*****.” Nique quickly shut that down, tweeting, “Ain’t playing side b**** to nobody. You too ugly to not have a brain pick a struggle!” She didn’t stop there, going off in a series of other messages to those who criticized her looks or character.

Jania Meshell Catches Stray As Nique’s Family Enters The Chat 

Nique’s family was quick to enter the chat with love and support amid the continued online backlash she received. Nique’s mom, Cindy, took to her Instagram Story sharing a recent photo of her daughter with the caption: “Always wanted to be friends with a superstar then BOOM God blessed me with my daughter @niquee. You that girl!!!! #1fan”

Rapper DDG and content creator Diamond Nicole, who are related to Nique, also showed love in her comments. DDG wrote, “Do u cuzzo!” while Diamond added, “Keep ur foot on they neck Nique.” Diamond later took to X to get a few more things off her chest, this time directing her energy toward Jania.

Diamond wrote, “Honestly, karma a mf when Jania sit up there and lied and told her baby daddy I did somethin to her child honestly that’s what she get!” She continued, “Moral of the story, don’t sit up there and lie on people knowing ain’t nothing happened to your child that’s evil.”

Shortly after that an alleged audio connected to the situation Diamond referenced began circulating online. In the clip, NBA YoungBoy appears to question Diamond about claims she allegedly pinched his and Jania’s son Kacey back in 2021. In the audio, Diamond can be heard denying the accusations and alleging that someone lied and sent it to Jania’s DMs at the time

Social Media Weighs In

Many folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens comment section as the Nique and NBA YoungBoy tea continued to unfold. While Nique’s supporters defended her in the comments, others speculated that her link-up with YB could’ve been for content. Some also called out Diamond Nicole for bringing up old drama, saying Jania is the only one who should feel a way since the father of her son popped out with her former friend.

Instagram user @quayaee wrote, “nique is definitely tea that’s a card you can’t pull on her ngl 😂”

Instagram user @feenin4nae.official added. “Y’all mad at her and she probably not even messing with Yb fr or never was! 😂 Shi could just be content”

While Instagram user @asstheticx3 wrote, “Why they mad at her like they dating YB?!”😭😭😭😭

Instagram user @n.otoriousss wrote, “Mind you Nique, YOU posted the video tryna be funny and didn’t get the response you thought u was finna get”

Instagram user @_jasmine.2_ added, “She knew what posting that was going to bring rather she’s messing with him or not it was messy.”

While Instagram user @luuhhreda wrote, “Y’all mad at nene when her hg w HER BABYDADDY I KNOW WHO raised y’all ….”

Instagram user @minnie.manny wrote, “Diamond is irrelevant. You just wanna be in something.”

Instagram user pynkthugger added, “girl you’re like 6 years ago news. you pinched that baby shut up.”

While Instagram user _onlyonedee wrote, “Everybody just want a moment. Everybody need to sthu ❤️

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General Hospital reveals Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is going to be gone for a while due to Steve Burton’s lengthy hiatus, that is going to leave Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) without a love interest. We are wondering what is next for her.

We are going to talk about who might be Britt’s next love interest with Jason out of the picture. Things are likely changing while he is gone, and also once he is back, based on some things we have heard. Let’s just jump right into it.

Jason Morgan Hiatus and General Hospital Casting Leaks

We recently reported a leak from our inside source that said Steve Burton was not happy with his current storyline or the Jason Morgan and Britt Westbourne pairing. Now, that is not why he is leaving. He is leaving to spend time with family, and there is rumored to be a move he is doing.

Another leak we reported said that General Hospital may be casting for a new love interest for Jason. It was not clear if it was a chemistry test they were planning to do when he is back for Jason and somebody already in Port Charles, or if they were going to bring in a new character.

Our GH Sources Comes Through

The same leaker told us, and we reported it just a couple of days ago, that General Hospital was going to chemistry test Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), and then boom, that just happened this week. Usually, when we report a leak, we do not see it for four or five weeks down the road, but this one manifested right away. A lot of their leaks do manifest, so I would not be surprised if Britt was paired with somebody else and Jason came back to a different storyline because Steve asked for it.

We will see him on air through late March and then not back on screen until around July. So, that is about three months of no Jason Morgan. Realistically, they have to do something with Britt Westbourne, so she might be paired with a new guy. That had me wondering who they might pair “The Brittch” with. I have a few ideas—a couple I think you might love and one that you are probably really going to hate, but it is a possibility.

Could Ric Lansing and Britt Westbourne Be the Next Port Charles Power Couple on General Hospital?

First off, in case you have not noticed, there is not an abundance of eligible single bachelors in Port Charles right now that are not at least paired off to some extent with somebody else. But there are a few options that piqued my interest.

The first guy I want to talk about is Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). I am actually a huge fan of him with Elizabeth, but right now they are chemistry testing her and Dante. It is very obvious they are doing that. So, there is a chance Ric and Elizabeth have no future. If they don’t, but he is staying around, I think Ric and Britt could be a really interesting pair.

Britt & Ric’s Common Pasts on General Hospital

Both Ric and Britt have very villainous pasts. They have both done awful, terrible things, but now they are both trying to be better people. Ric just opened up to Alexis Davi(Nancy Lee Grahn), saying he realized that when he dies, Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) would be the only one who really cares. Ric knows that is because of all the awful things he has done.

Now he is making amends with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Alexis. He wants a family. He said that Sonny’s kids and Molly are like all the family he is going to have. Britt doing the same thing with family. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) was furious that Britt faked her death, but they are getting back to a good place. Plus, is close to Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and Nathan West (Ryan Paevey), and she was letting Jason Morgan in.

Britt is open to love. Even if she and Jaso do not work out, he has kind of cracked some of her walls. She has a lot in common with Ric Lansing, so I think they could honestly be a pretty good pairing. I would rather see him with Elizabeth, but if that is not going to happen, I would totally be here for Ric Lansing and “The Brittch” to get together.

Reviving the Romance Between Nikolas Cassadine and Britt Westbourne on GH

The second option to talk about is somebody who is offscreen, but I think a lot of fans would like to have back, and that is Britt Westbourne’s ex, Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss). I think he is due to be out of prison soon, and Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) would love to have him back.

Nikolas and Britt were a pretty cool pair back in the day when Tyler was in the role. I would absolutely love it if Nikolas returned with the last recast actor. He has been gone too long. He and Britt have a very storied history.

If you do not remember, Nikolas and Britt were in love and they were engaged back in the day. She loved Nikolas’ son Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez) like he was her own. Of course, Nikolas had a very dark side and he did a lot ot bad things in the past, just like Britt. That is why he is in prison now.

Nikolas and Britt are, to some extent, cut from the same cloth, and I think a lot of fans would like to see them reunite. I know I would. I really had been hoping that Nikolas was going to come back. She has that terrible Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) family history, and he has that Cassadine family history. I enjoyed them together and I think the Nikolas that we get back could still have that same chemistry.

The Enemies-to-Lovers Twist: A Shocking Romance Between Dante and Britt on General Hospital

The last person I want to talk about would be the most shocking pairing for Britt that you can imagine. It is one I think that fans would despise and that every character pretty much in Port Charles would also despise. Can you imagine if General Hospital paired her with Dante as her new love interest?

He would be the most shocking option for very obvious reasons. Dante, first of all, absolutely hates Britt, as he should, because she stole his and Lulu Spencer’s (now Alexa Havins Bruening) embryo back in the day. If you remember, she was their OBGYN and stole it, implanted it, and then Britt delivered their son, fully intending to keep Rocco Falconeri (Finn Frances Carr) as her own child to raise.

It certainly did not help matters when Britt came back from the dead and was kind of staking a claim on Rocco. Remember, he was calling her “other mother” and he was happy to welcome Britt back into his life, and she stepped right in. She barely showed any signs of remorse, even calling Rocco the name she used to, Ben.

Dante & Lulu Fuming on GH

That attitude really set Dante and Lulu off, absolutely understandably. Britt was kind of spicy when she came back from the dead; she was giving “Brittch” vibes. But that also may have to do with the awful blackmail stuff she is going through with Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota), Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and Pascal (Mark Forget).

I think that Britt has changed. She is showing signs that she is softening, especially in her relationship with, but Dante despises Britt and she does not necessarily like him either. That is why it would be super soapy to have Dante and Britt doing a whole enemies-to-lovers thing.

General Hospital’s History of Shocking Romances

Yes, I know that GH is chemistry testing Dante  and Elizabeth, but that does not mean they are going to go there. Lulu would hate it, especially if Dante got with Britt. It would set Port Charles on fire. But don’t forget, GH does stuff like this.

Remember Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) and Franco Baldwin (Roger Howarth), the serial killer who had her son attacked in prison? They were engaged. They were in love. Laura fell in love with and married her rapist, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary). That is not something you see in real life. And Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), who Luke got drunk and tricked into marriage, fell for him.

All these couples fell in love with improbable people that were unhealthy choices. Honestly, that is why Dante and Britt would kind of be soapy perfect. You never know, Dante might get drunk and hook up with Britt after finding out about Lulu and Nathan. That would be deliciously twisted. We will see how it goes because Jason’s exit is coming in a few weeks and I think it is going to change everything.

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 9, Episode 11.I was hoping that 9-1-1 would take advantage of its month-long hiatus and course-correct after its most recent episode, but while this week is certainly an improvement from last episode, it still doubles down on its previous mistakes. Abigail (Fallon Heaslip) is still portrayed as a villain for most of the episode, 9-1-1 downplays Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie’s (Ryan Guzman) closeness to seemingly push him towards Alex (Aimee Teegarden) even more, and pretty much every character is just generally acting a little off.

There was so much potential in the concept of a 118 charity bachelor auction, especially for Season 9, Episode 11 of a show called 9-1-1, but the execution of this storyline is much less fun than promised – and this episode doesn’t go nearly big enough. Chimney (Kenneth Choi) is particularly harsh towards Buck for not wanting to participate, while the two subplots in this episode just feel like repeats of storylines that this season has already done. 9-1-1 could easily have made this into a fun, silly episode that reminds us that the 118 are all a family, but the auction itself is the only genuinely fun part of the episode.

‘9-1-1’ Season 9, Episode 11 Doesn’t Do Enough With Eddie’s Storyline

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As it turns out, Abigail kidnapping Christopher (Gavin McHugh) was just a suspenseful cliffhanger to leave fans on during the month-long hiatus. At the start of this week’s episode, Eddie is initially terrified when Chris isn’t at the bus stop. He even calls Buck to talk him through it. But when Eddie goes home, he finds Chris waiting there with Abigail, who was just giving him a ride home from school. Eddie snaps at Abigail, which is fair given the circumstances, but his harsh words here feel out of character for Eddie. Eddie feels guilty and later meets with Alex for help. The interaction feels entirely professional, even when both of them acknowledge that Abigail sees the two of them as romantic.

Alex suggests that Abigail has been following Eddie, and sure enough, she later goes to his house and vandalizes his car out of jealousy. Eddie takes this to Athena (Angela Bassett), and he brings Alex with him. Athena asks if Eddie and Alex are romantic, making this the third time 9-1-1 has suggested this. Every time, Eddie reacts neutrally, but I still think that this is 9-1-1‘s way of trying to keep planting the seeds for this pairing. Abigail’s case is in the right hands with Athena, and instead of arresting her, she goes to talk to her like Eddie asked. Abigail has gotten a job and an apartment on her own, but she’s still really struggling.

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Abigail later calls Eddie to say goodbye, and he’s alarmed by how upset she sounds, so he calls Athena and then goes to check on her. Abigail’s father (Michael Peebler) attacks Eddie, and Athena shows up in time with Alex to save him. It turns out that Abigail’s father has been stalking her and keeping tabs on her and Eddie this whole time, and Abigail gave him her location to protect Eddie. They take Eddie to the hospital, where Buck shows up to check on him. It’s exactly what I would’ve wanted to see, and Buck even ignores Alex in this scene, which can’t really be explained away platonically. Eddie, however, doesn’t act very excited to see him, and this is just one example of how distant Eddie acts towards Buck throughout this whole episode.

At the end of the episode, Abigail gets ready to leave for a fresh start on her own, and Eddie sees her off. It’s a sweet goodbye, but for a storyline that took two episodes to resolve, there’s not enough payoff for Eddie. There’s no big moment of realization, the way that the other storylines end this episode. Instead, the conclusion here seems to just be that Eddie is kind, which we already knew. Abigail’s storyline would’ve been such an interesting way to explore Eddie’s complex upbringing and his relationship with religion, but yet again, Eddie doesn’t get to have a proper story arc this season.

‘9-1-1’ Season 9, Episode 11 Sidelines Its Best Storyline Until the Very End

At the start of this episode, Chimney declares that everyone at the 118 will have to participate in a charity bachelor auction (although we only see the main characters doing it). Buck was previously the star of the auction during the last one, which seems to have occurred sometime between Seasons 1 and 2 in the timeline of the show. Now, though, Buck is suffering from back pain and is insecure about how much he’s changed with age, so he doesn’t want to participate. It’s always fun to see everyone rib Buck, but Chimney and Eddie are unusually unkind towards him this episode. Chimney continuously punishes Buck for not wanting to do the auction, while Eddie expresses too much disbelief that someone ever would’ve paid $8,001 to go on a date with Buck – which feels like an odd and kind of cruel line to give to him, especially as the showrunners know that there are a large group of fans rooting for an eventual romance between Buck and Eddie.

Hen (Aisha Hinds) isn’t back with the 118 yet, but her health is doing better, and she can return to work if she wants to. She’s initially hesitant even after Chimney gives her the go-ahead, but after saving a stranger’s life while in a car accident with Karen (Tracie Thoms), she decides that she’s ready to become a paramedic again. Buck, too, has a change of heart after talking to Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt). She relates to his insecurities about aging, but then she points out how much better both of their lives are now than they used to be. This inspires Buck to go into the auction as his new and true self, where he talks about his love for baking and his niece and nephew (and where he ends up being quite a hit with the audience, including an elderly group of friends who bid on him).

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Chimney brings May (Corrinne Massiah) in to train the 118 for the auction, and it’s fun to see her involved, but 9-1-1 once again fails to give May a proper storyline. She hilariously trains the 118, and later shows up to monitor the auction, but she’s barely in the episode. The auction is, of course, the best part of the episode. Athena bids on Harry (Elijah M. Cooper) because she naturally doesn’t want her teenage son to go on an auctioned-off date with a stranger. Eddie hilariously pays Maddie to bid on him, although sadly, the two don’t spend any time together this episode beyond that. May bids on Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody), initially claiming that she’s just getting the bidding started. She then becomes determined to win, and Athena realizes that she likes him. May wins, and the two later go on a date, starting off a romance for May and Ravi. While they’re very cute together, they don’t get nearly enough screen time this episode, and I wish they had gotten even one scene alone together before the auction.

The episode ends with Buck teaching his auction winners how to knit, Ravi and May going on a date, Athena and Harry sharing a meal, Hen returning to the 118, and Eddie sending Abigail off. It’s too soon to determine what the rest of the season is going to look like, and 9-1-1 can absolutely turn things around from here, especially now that the Abigail storyline has been resolved. Still, though, the season has a major pacing problem, and none of the storylines feel cohesive. Hen’s chronic illness recovery was rushed through way too quickly, and the characters’ dynamics continue to get sidelined in favor of big calls. Moving forward, 9-1-1 needs to go back to centering its characters and their relationships, because that’s always been the best part of the show.

9-1-1 airs Thursdays at 9:00 P.M. EST on ABC.

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January 3, 2018

Showrunner

Tim Minear

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Bradley Buecker, David Grossman, Brenna Malloy, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Jann Turner, Jennifer Lynch, Marita Grabiak, Sarah Boyd, John J. Gray, Barbara Brown, Robert M. Williams Jr., Kristen Reidel, Marcus Stokes, Tasha Smith, Millicent Shelton, Juan Carlos Coto, John Gray, Greg Sirota, Alonso Alvarez, James Wong, Kevin Hooks, Varda Bar-Kar, Shauna Duggins, Sharat Raju

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Tim Minear, Andrew Meyers, Brad Falchuk, David Fury, Ryan Murphy, Christopher Monfette, Nadia Abass-Madden, Nicole Barraza Keim, Erica L. Anderson, Matthew Hodgson, Stacey R. Rose, Taylor Wong, Tonya Kong, Adam Penn

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Pros & Cons

• The bachelor auction is very fun and silly, and each “bachelor”s bidding ends the perfect way.

• Eddie and Hen’s storylines this episodes feel rushed and repetitive.
• This episode drags out the Abigail storyline, taking the focus away from its characters during what should’ve been a lighter and sillier epoisode.

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