5Paul Strickland

Becomes Acting Fire Captain Of The 126

Paul Strickland (Brian Michael Smith) made waves with his first appearance in 9-1-1: Lone Star when Owen revealed he is the first transgender character in the 9-1-1 franchise. As a show created by Ryan Murphy, 9-1-1: Lone Star included a diverse cast from the beginning with a narrative explanation built in. Unfortunately, Paul was sidelined for most of the series, with only a handful of character-centric moments. 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 began to remedy this by awarding Paul the lieutenant position.

After Owen moves back to New York, he’ll need a replacement to take over as fire captain. While Judd seemed like the obvious choice from seasons 1-4, his battle with alcoholism takes him out of the running while he’s still focused on recovery. As such, Paul will rise from lieutenant to acting captain after Owen leaves. Whether he maintains the position or not will likely be left to interpretation.

4Marjan Marwani

Becomes Pregnant And Rebrands Firefox

Marjan Marwani (Natacha Karam), similar to Paul, was a trailblazer as the first Muslim main character in the 9-1-1 franchise. It makes sense for her and Paul to have a bond that rivals the best friendships on TV, with each of them being the other’s closest friend. Paul was even the emcee at Marjan’s surprise wedding in 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5, episode 10.

Now that she’s married, Marjan will set down permanent roots in Texas. 9-1-1: Lone Star will likely end with Marjan finding out she’s pregnant, but the social media star “Firefox” would never give up firefighting for good. She and her husband have already made it clear that Marjan will return to the 126 after giving birth, but it’s likely she will use her Firefox account to share news of her life in the meantime.

3Mateo Chavez

Moves In With Nancy

The original “probie” of the 126 was Mateo Chavez (Julian Works), an actor who played a troublemaker in the original 9-1-1 before becoming a main character in the spinoff. Though Mateo originally began as comic relief, he soon found his footing and became the heart of the 126 thanks to his passion for firefighting and fierce loyalty to the firehouse. In 9-1-1: Lone Star season 2, he even earned a love interest in paramedic Nancy Gillian (Brianna Baker).

For most of the series, Mateo has lived with Owen after his previous home blew up in a gas leak explosion. When Owen leaves for New York, Mateo will likely take the next step in his relationship with Nancy. Either Owen will leave the house to him and Nancy moves in, or Mateo lets go of the past and moves in with Nancy at her place. Alternatively, the underrated 9-1-1: Lone Star couple will find a place of their own to purchase together.

2Nancy Gillian

Becomes Official Paramedic Captain Of The 126

Nancy Gillian has been present since 9-1-1: Lone Star’s pilot, but the show didn’t realize her character’s potential until the second season. Nancy was a great side character that became an important protagonist in 9-1-1: Lone Star. She and Tommy formed a close bond, with Nancy being the reason Tommy got screened for breast cancer. In her absence, Tommy recommended Nancy take over as acting captain.

Once Tommy retires, Nancy will transition from acting captain to permanent captain, joining Paul to lead the 126 into a new age. She and Mateo will develop their relationship, but having them engaged or married by the end would feel too rushed. Nancy and Mateo living together while she adjusts to her new role will be exciting enough. Though she feared her readiness to be acting captain, her experience and expertise would fortify Nancy as she accepts her authority as paramedic captain.

1Wyatt Harris

Continues As The Voice Of Austin Dispatch

Wyatt Harris (Jackson Pace) suddenly appeared in 9-1-1: Lone Star season 3 as Judd’s long-lost son, but his character has been expanded over the years. Wyatt’s aspirations have shifted over time, with him initially interested in a tech internship before discovering his dream to be a firefighter, only for that dream to be abandoned after a serious accident leaves him unable to use his legs. 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 gave Wyatt a new calling, coincidentally filling the vacancy left by Grace at Austin Dispatch Center.

Wyatt’s dispatcher role in 9-1-1: Lone Star has been criticized, but he has proven in his few scenes at dispatch that he brings the necessary empathy and understanding to be a great operator. Since it’s been confirmed that Grace will not return for the 9-1-1: Lone Star finale, Wyatt likely won’t leave his post. While Wyatt probably won’t change much, the 9-1-1: Lone Star series finale will hopefully give each character the ending they’ve earned.