9-1-1may be losing one pivotal character, but an up-and-coming member of LAFD station 118 could bring back a beloved series tradition. The firmly negative backlash toBobby Nash’s death in9-1-1raised questions about the first responder drama’s future, given Peter Krause’s central role. Nevertheless, the controversial storyline could offer deserving— but often sidelined— characters development opportunities in season 9.
Despite sending off the iconic fire captain,9-1-1’s found familycould become stronger than ever by deepening the remaining characters’ bonds and forging new relationships. Theintense disasters in9-1-1make for an easy hook, but the ensemble cast is what has always resonated most. Fortunately,9-1-1season 9 even has the perfect way to incorporate its new main character.
9-1-1 Needs To Finally Film A Ravi Begins Episode
The Begins Episodes Have Been Some Of The Series' Finest
Anirudh Pisharody’s Ravi Panikkar has been a familiar face since he was introduced in9-1-1season 4, but the former probie never managed to break down the wall between him and the department’s A Team. After Eddie Diaz’s (Ryan Guzman) shocking move to Texas in9-1-1season 8, however,Ravi proved himself as a true team memberin the 118.
To confirm his new main character status,9-1-1season 9 needs to focus on Ravi’s backgroundmore by returning to its famous “Begins” episodes. Nearly every main character has had their “Begins” episode, dedicated to explaining their past and how it correlates to their present self. The unique but easily replicable formula made what many consider9-1-1’s best masterpieces.
…if anyone in the 118 deserves more depth, it’s Ravi.
Rather than fall back on one of9-1-1’s memorable villains,the “Begins” episodes are character-driven and add substanceto the firefighters, bringing them from good to great. In certain cases, the episodes can even clear up misconceptions or patch plot holes to make9-1-1’s continuity more cohesive. Plus, if anyone in the 118 deserves more depth, it’s Ravi.
Ravi’s Vague Backstory Already Has The Perfect Hook For A Begins Episode
Everything In 9-1-1 Goes Back To Trauma
The only trend more common than the “Begins” episode is9-1-1’s near-death experiences, which often perfectly overlap. “Eddie Begins” showed the army medic’s volatile history with his wife as he fought for his life in the present timeline. Similarly, “Chimney Begins” had flashes of the past interwoven with the consequences of his potentially fatal stab wound in the future.
9-1-1returns Thursday, October 16 on ABC.
Instead of relying on9-1-1’s gruesome injuries, however,“Ravi Begins” could return to his tragic upbringing. Ravi previously opened up about how he practically grew up in hospitals due to childhood cancer, but9-1-1never bridged the gap to reveal why he became a firefighter. Besides answering old questions,9-1-1must capitalize on Ravi’s true potential with a “Begins” episode.
