‘9-1-1’s Oliver Stark On Buck And Theo, A Potential ADHD Diagnosis, And Season 9’s Finale

Key Points:

• In 9-1-1 Season 9, Oliver Stark’s character Buck discovers he has a biological son, Theo, from a sperm donation he made in Season 6, a storyline that surprised Stark and added a profound new dimension to Buck’s journey.
• The season finale sees Buck fostering Theo after the tragic death of Theo’s parents, with Stark initially apprehensive but ultimately supportive of the storyline, especially after working with the young actors playing Theo.
• The show is expected to explore Buck’s challenges navigating the foster system and the complexities of fatherhood in Season 10, including potential themes around ADHD, which Stark believes could be a meaningful aspect of Buck’s character development.
• Parallels between Buck and fellow firefighter Eddie hint at Eddie playing a significant supportive role in Buck and Theo’s lives, with Buck leaning on Eddie and his son Christopher as part of this new family dynamic.
• Stark emphasizes that Buck’s experience with his own troubled family history will influence how he approaches caregiving, aiming to break negative cycles and grow through his relationship with Theo, promising a storyline rich in personal growth and emotional depth.