Winter Warmer Watchlist - 9-1-1: Lone Star - Season Five/Series Finale

9-1-1: Lone Star has finally dropped its fifth and final season, on Disney+.

After my recent Japan trip, where Disney+ allowed me to access the first 9 episodes, I was left with just three to go.

The 9-1-1 spin-off concluded on February 3, some time ago. So this is a little late, but timely as 9-1-1: Nashville kicks off next month. With LeAnn fucking Rimes!

The OG spin-off aired on Fox, the OG series moved to ABC, and Fox like most of its scripted series concluded earlier this year. The Cleaning Lady, Rescue Hi-Surf, Alert: Missing Person Unit and 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Unfortunately notably missing this season was original cast member, Sierra McClain, would not be returning as Grace Ryder ahead of the series' fifth season, due to a cast renegotiation dispute.

Hunky The Waterfront lead Rafael L. Silva as Carlos Reyes continued to be hot AF!

In the finale, it seems like a similar story which is about to unfold on the season nine, 9-1-1 season opener.

The 126 deals with the aftermath of the asteroid that has the entire city of Austin hanging in the balance.

The 126 race against time to stop a nuclear power plant disaster. They are all faced with difficult decisions that could have lasting impact on the team forever.

All seems to end well for the majority of the 126. SPOILER ALERT - after a brief worry, Rob Lowe's captain Owen Strand does make a full circle turn, returning to New York. Grace's husband, Jim Parrack as Judson "Judd" Ryder ends up being sworn in as the new captain.

Outside of losing Liv Tyler in season one, Sierra McClain at the end of season four, most of the band remain together at the closing credits of the final episode. The 72nd episode spends a lot of the opening ten minutes with the huge devastating asteroid is barreling towards the 126 and Austin, Texas.

It feels like the door is open for these characters to transition into either of the remaining 9-1-1 series. I do still also need to finish 9-1-1's eighth season. Which I already know the huge hole they have to fill in season nine.

Gosh it feels long in the tooth. I really enjoyed Lone Star in comparison to the OG series. The characters always felt more real. But this is the TV climate we live in, US network TV is catching up to Australia, will less drama, more reality and filler. The CW, Fox have almost given up on originals. Whilst NBC is moving more towards sport and ABC seem happy with their long running dramas. CBS also does have a love affair with their franchises. So its spin-off central on CBS. Even another Yellowstone spin-off will land in 2026!

Until next time, we have big finales next week, Alien: Earth and The Twelve. Both not yet renewed.