Here’s How 9-1-1‘s Angela Bassett Brought Athena Grant to Lone Star
We’re suckers for a crossover, especially when it involves Angela Bassett, so imagine our delight to get both of those things during Monday’s episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Following the 9-1-1 spring premiere (more on that here), Bassett’s Athena Grant dialed in from California to assist the unlikely duo of Carlos and Grace. The cop and dispatcher teamed up after a prankster placed a fake 9-1-1 call that ended with Carlos tasing someone who then fell on his own knife and died.
Though neither Carlos nor Grace were found responsible for the man’s death, they were furious and frustrated, leading them to take the law into their own hands. They tracked down the disgruntled gamer who apparently placed the call, but because he lived in Los Angeles, they called someone a little closer to take him into custody.
“You guys did all the hard work. I just showed up for the fun detective,” Athena told Carlos and Grace over FaceTime. When he corrected her that he isn’t a detective, she said, “You’re kidding. You could have fooled me.” She then reminded him that “there’s no such thing as just a patrol officer.” Grace extended an invitation for Athena to meet them in Austin someday, and I for one hope she takes her up on that offer.
Meanwhile, if you weren’t already invested in Owen and Catherine’s relationship, you probably are after Monday’s episode. The harrowing hour exposed Amy Acker’s character to a potentially deadly white powder, which she accidentally breathed in after opening a card for flowers she thought were from Owen. “Now you’re really toxic,” the card read, prompting her — and many viewers, we assume — to think her life was in danger. It didn’t help that the boy who was paid to deliver the flowers got a bloody nose and passed out shortly after dropping them off.
The show’s it couple appeared to be out of the woods when Judd discovered that the powder was merely corn starch, but their troubles continued during what was supposed to be a romantic evening at Owen’s. After a night of dinner and dancing, they retired to Owen’s bedroom… where they discovered a dead pig in his bed, guts spilling out onto the sheets.
The words “TOXIC PIG” were scrawled on the wall in blood, prompting Catherine to quip, “I guess I’m not the only one with enemies.” (Oh, Catherine’s got jokes now?)
Your thoughts on Monday’s hog-wild episode of Lone Star? Did you enjoy Athena’s virtual visit to Texas? Whatever’s on your mind, drop it in a comment below.
I welcome the fabulous Angela Bassett to visit any and every show! As for this episode of Lone Star, was I really the only viewer hoping to see a biohazard ‘take out’ Amy Acker’s Catherine? Plus, Rob Lowe sure does love him some… Rob Lowe (and I say that as a fan of his in general). But, hey, Julie Benz returns next week!!
That was cool to see Athena.
Wasn’t that “Lindsey” from GGirls?
Hated her character.
Lone Star has struck gold with the pairing of Rob Lowe and Amy Acker. Chemistry in spades!
Rob Lowe continues to amaze me. Loved his dancing the two-step and I like him with Amy Acker; she is every way his equal. Angela Bassett was so cool and loved Carlos and Grace teamed up with Athena to catch the gamer that swatted that poor guy. Best line of the night: “Godsplan, bitch!” as uttered by Grace.
Yes! totally agree with the best line of the night.
May favorite line too! Especially since Grace is such a religious person. Made it even more impactful.
Did I miss it or did they really not show when the gamer learned that his prank got someone killed?
Great episode, lots of intrigue and guessing, and loved the “cross-over” with Athena even if it was only via FaceTime. Carlos should be up and coming in the police dept to detective.
As an aside, if the EP / Showrunners at 9-1-1 continue to loose audience and disintegrate the show into the ground, Bobby and Athena can always move to Texas and join the team there. They would be a welcome addition to the storyline!