Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on the 9-1-1s, Lucifer, Chicago Fire, The Conners, Zoey’s Playlist, The Resident and More
Which 9-1-1 show is ready for a flashback? Is Chicago Fire‘s Severide confirmed to “suit up? What is bedeviling Lucifer‘s Dan? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows!
Anything on the rest of Season 2 of Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star (returning Monday, April 19)? –Jade
Owen will 1) welcome a new roommate as T.K. and Carlos take their relationship to the next level, as well as 2) come to suspect that a recent spate of fires is the handiwork of a serial arsonist.
[Chicago Fire showrunner] Derek Haas said in an interview earlier this season that we will get to see “Scuba” Severide again. Can he tease anything more about that, or when we can expect this to take place? –Corrina
I followed up for you with Haas, and he affirmed that Scuba Severide is returning, “in the final episode of the season” (airing May 26).
Will we see more of Chicago Fire‘s Stella trying to become a lieutenant? – Lisa
“Yes, that is a major storyline that will resolve this season,” says Derek Haas, adding: “The 24 hours before her exam are quite… stressful.”
Do you have any scoop about For All Mankind? –Dev
Next Friday’s season finale sounds like a doozy! “It will forever change the trajectory of the show,” cast member Shantel VanSanten teases, adding that the season ends in “a very explosive way … making sure that there’s a jumping off place for even bigger changes.”
What is Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist‘s Simon up to for the rest of the season? –Stephanie
Simon’s quest to better things at his workplace is far from over, following the systemic racism episode from earlier this season. “He’s trying to figure out and redefine his place at SPRQPoint, and also trying to figure out how he can be one of the instruments, if not the instrument, of change,” showrunner Austin Winsberg tells TVLine. “He is now being elevated at SPRQPoint and realizes that there’s an opportunity there to fundamentally change the culture there, and he gets put on a diversity committee to help try to find a new board member. There are other diverse initiatives that he becomes a part of at SPRQPoint, and then there’s a big change that happens in Episode 13 regarding that, too.”
In 9-1-1‘s first episode of the season, we found out that Buck, Eddie, Hen and Chimney lived together in Buck’s apartment because of Covid-19. Will we ever get a flashback to what happened during those months? –Erica
Well, the Fox drama won’t be revisiting that particular period of time, but I have learned it will flash back to the year 2006, to show how Josh (played by Bryan Safi) met Sue Belvins (Debra Christofferson) and joined the call center. Bonus scoop: In 9-1-1‘s spring premiere (airing Monday, April 19), a freeway pile-up caused by a drunk driver will be a trigger for Bobby, in a story arc that will continue through the back half of the season.
What’s happening with Lucifer and Chloe? I need some Deckerstar scoop! –Shelby
The DNR (Do Not Reveal) list for the Season 5B screeners is pretty extensive, but I am confident that I can say that while you will have to wait for the resolution to their time-stopped conversation about the L-word, you won’t have to wait very long.
Now that Dan knows the truth about Lucifer, is there anything you can share about their relationship in 5B? –Rebecca
The “Doucifer” dynamic is pointedly explored in the fourth episode of 5B, titled “Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid,” which I have to say is one of the wilder rides TV has taken me on. But what you should really be wondering about is how Dan gets along with God, given what (or who) they have in common….
Now that ABC’s Rebel has premiered, have we seen the last of Katey Sagal’s Louise on The Conners? –Dee
“There are some major events coming for Dan and Louise, as we come to the end of the season,” showrunner Bruce Helford recently shared with TVLine. Hmm, might that mean talk of marriage? And what about Darlene and Ben,whose relationship is on somewhat rocky ground? “I can say that there are lots of couples on the show [where] love is in bloom… or in decline of bloom,” said the EP. “But there will be events in all the relationships as we move towards the [finale].”
I would love to know the big spoiler for The Resident, teased in your last column! Can you give us a hint? –Jen
As promised, here is a big ol’ hint courtesy of co-showrunner Peter Elkoff: “A natural disaster is going to strike Chastain, throwing everything upside down — and we mean that last bit quite literally.”
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What natural disaster can hit Atlanta that would turn everything upside down? I guess a tornado could happen, but what else? Gas explosion?
They’ve released the press release for this episode (4×11), and it completely spoils what the disaster is if you’re curious.
Yeah, would have to be a tornado, only natural disaster that would make sense for Atlanta
voter suppression.
rofl… except that is too horrific a topic for TV.
I am concerned about who Owen’s new roommate will be. Didn’t like Zoe so hope it is not her. Loved Gwen but the baby storyline was a bit much. I wish they had just had her move to Austin and re-occur to keep her in the show. So not feeling confident that I will like what they do next as far as Owen’s relationships go.
According to the episode description, it’s Mateo, so that should be fun ;)
TK & Carlos just moving in together or also getting engaged? How long till I find out?!
I hope that we get a romance between Matt and Sylvia again, they’ve belong together romantically. Not Greg and Sylvia it should of never happen between them.
Naww Mat and Sylvi do not need to get together. Seeing as Gabby was her best friend. That’s a no no.
Gross! They have zero, nada, zilch of any chemistry. Casey & Dawson 4 life!!! I still have never warmed up to Brett at all in which is a watered down version of “Shay”.
Exactly. Love Silvie but Leslie Shay was a legend. I don’t know why they had to kill her off she was the best characther on this show along with Severide.
LOL. Detective Dan had sex with God’s wife. I hadn’t thought about that. That is going to be AWKWARD.
He knew her biblically.
Yeah, there’s a pretty good chance that particular euphemism/pun will get thrown around when the subject is addressed.
I totally had forgotten about that…..😀😀. Will be fun.
I don’t know why that connection didn’t come to mind! In Dan’s defense, it would be like sleeping with an ex-wife. Granted, it was an omniscient, celestial ex lol.
Some of the show’s very funniest scenes ever.
I’m so concerned about Grace and Judd. I hope they’ll be ok.
Grace is safe. She’s the only connection to the 911 call Center.
Thanks, I didn’t realize all emergency calls stopped once Grace ended her shift.
It certainly seems that way, though, right? She somehow catches every big call in the city.
So does Maddie on 911.
When are they going to say 911 and the resident are going to be renewed for fall 2021
YAY! To Josh finally getting more screen time. And it will be good to explore his story.
Simon’s the Mary Sue of Zoey’s Playlist.
Can we please see less of Stella on Chicago Fire!!!!????
I don’t think she’s going away any time soon. But you can always close your eyes…
Less Stella would be good!
You guys are trying your best. She’s a great character, I don’t know what your problem is but she’s not going anywhere.
Gabby tem que volta para Matt ❤️
I love Taylor kinney role on Chicago fire
I love your hints and making us wonder also.
are you sick and tired wanting for the premiere for second season of 9-1-1 Lone Star or being told that it was going to air on April 19 but it wasn’t even on
I love Casey and Brett together. I was tired of watching Dawson fighting Casey and leaving him out of her decissions. At the end she was toxic with everybody. Hope the writers keep them together and let them be happy.