‘9-1-1’ season 8 is full of drama already but fans are thinking about only one thing

*9-1-1* Season 8 kicked off with high-stakes drama, starting with Athena Grant’s close encounter with a “bee-nado,” but it’s the long-awaited evolution of Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie’s (Ryan Guzman) relationship that has fans buzzing the most. The pair, affectionately nicknamed “Buddie,” have been friends through thick and thin, their bond sparking endless fan hopes for a romance. With Buck’s recent coming out as bisexual and his romance with Tommy Kinard (Lou Ferrigno Jr.), fans are hoping even harder for a future where Buck and Eddie’s deep friendship turns into something more.

As Buck explores his relationship with Tommy, viewers can’t help but notice the chemistry he shares with Eddie. The actors are well aware of fans’ hopes; Ryan Guzman and Oliver Stark have acknowledged the connection in interviews, with Guzman hinting at gradual character growth. Tim Minear, the showrunner, keeps the possibility open, suggesting that any such storyline would take its time to feel genuine.

While there’s no guarantee “Buddie” will become canon, fans aren’t letting go of the dream, and with Eddie’s new mustache and the ongoing chaos at Station 118, *9-1-1* promises another thrilling season for Buddie supporters to enjoy.