Thats right,9-1-1just had its first major character death and it couldnt have been a character more major.

Still, the heart of the show has always been Bobby and Athena.

The couple is foundational to the series, providing a tie between LAPD officer Athena and the 118.

Peter Krause as Bobby Nash from 9-1-1

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Now that Bobby is gone, its undeniable Athena Grant-Nash will never be the same.

“Lab Rats” only gave us a glimpse at how affected Buck was by Bobbys death.

I mean, how many people do you know havesurvived getting their throats slit?

Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) stands by Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) as she shows off her police badge in 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 3.

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Now that a major character has died,the stakes are permanently raised for the future.

After a while, the knowledge that your favorite characters will always be safe can get a little boring.

Only time will tell whether this decision will pay off for the series.

PETER KRAUSE on 9-1-1.

Image via Disney/Christopher Willard

And P.S.Tim Minear its never too late to surprise us with afake-out.

Buck crying hysterically in 9-1-1 Season 8 Contagion Part 2.

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