9-1-1 ’s first main character death sparked major controversy, but ABC lost its perfect Thursday night alternative. Peter Krause leaving the first-responder drama was a palpable loss in the closing episodes of season 8, but Bobby Nash’s death in 9-1-1 will permanently alter the series, starting with the upcoming season 9. For many viewers, the fallen captain was an irredeemable decision.

Beyond forcing a total restructuring of LAFD Station 118, 9-1-1 threatened Peter Krause’s TV legacy by writing out his iconic character. The backlash remains severe, but one series could have ironically benefited from Bobby’s divisive death. While hordes of fans are continuously threatening to abandon 9-1-1 unless Bobby miraculously reappears, ABC’s other drama, Doctor Odyssey — could’v

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