Ryan Murphy talks cancellation 9-1-1: Lone Star. The 9-1-1 A spinoff starring Rob Lowe debuted on Fox in 2020, focusing on the stories of first responders in Austin, Texas. Although the flagship series recently debuted its eighth season, it will continue on ABC, where it moved after Fox canceled it. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 will be the show's last. It premiered on September 23 and will consist of 12 episodes.
when talking to DiversityMurphy, who created both 9-1-1 and Lone Star Along with Tim Minear and Brad Falchuk, he commented on the reasons behind the beloved show's cancellation, pointing to financial difficulties. The franchise will continue, though, with the original show and a spinoff in the works, which Murphy revealed in the same chat. Lone Stars end sounds inevitable. Murphy said:
Unfortunately, we all love Lone Star, but
the finances just didn't work out.
It's Disney on the Fox network and it would never work. And we did it for a long time. So now we're going to introduce a new show in a new city that I can't name but it's fun.
What this means for 9-1-1 Franchises
Losing One Star Is Rough, But The Franchise Has A Future
Decision to cancel 9-1-1: Lone Star it appears to be part of a larger trend TV networks are reevaluating long-running shows amid changes in streaming competition and budget constraints. Lone Star Focusing on Austin-based emergency responders and the dynamic interplay between the originals, it has not carved out its own identity. 9-1-1 and its spinoff helped solidify both. During his tenure, Lone Star explored critical social issues and deep emotional arcs. Stories of grief, mental health, family dynamics and social justice were woven into the action-packed series, giving it an extra layer of depth beyond the explosive rescue scenes.
Despite the ending of Lone Star, Murphy's revelation that another 9-1-1 spinoff is in the works ensures that the franchise will continue and may even find opportunities to bring back various Lone Star characters.
However, despite its popularity, various factors can affect the show's ending. Ratings in later seasons were solid, but not as strong as before and increased production costs, especially elaborate stunt work and special effects, may have played a role in the decision to cancel the show. Although Lone Star ends, Murphy reveals something else 9-1-1 spinoff is in the works, ensuring the franchise will continue and may even find opportunities to bring back variety Lone Star characters.
Embracing the Future of 9-1-1
It's an Opportunity to Explore Other Stories
Murphy seems excited to bring in a new one 9-1-1 is bringing the story and characters to the screen, so while fans may be disappointed, this cancellation doesn't mean 9-1-1 the end of the universe is near. Upcoming spinoff the beginning of a new era. This time, with ABC's partnership, the spinoff can attract new audiences by portraying new stories and hopefully match the success of the original show. the end of 9-1-1: Lone Star certainly a blow, especially due to the financial reasons for its cancellation, but there could be a bright future for the franchise.
Source: Variety