It won’t be much longer until 9-1-1 fans get back in step with the folks of the 118, but they’re concerned something may look a little different this time around.
In a post uploaded on January 18, the newly-minted ABC series decided to honor the legacy of the show by uploading a sneak peek at what’s to come in season 7. In a behind-the-scenes Instagram video, actors Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman, Kenneth Choi and Aisha Hinds wish their fans a “Happy 1/18 Day,” referencing the firehouse their characters work in.
“The best day of the year (after March 14, of course) ❤️🔥,” the caption read.
While fans were ecstatic to see the quartet finally filming after last summer’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes paused production on 9-1-1, seeing Aisha wear a captain insignia on her firefighter hat left them concerned about the status of two other important characters on the show.
“Don’t get me wrong … I adore this video, but where [are] Bobby and Athena???” one person asked on Instagram, referencing the leaders of the 118, portrayed by Peter Krause and Angela Bassett. “NOW WHY DOES HER HELMET SAY CAPTAIN 🤨🤨,” another inquired about Aisha’s protective gear.
While it’s unclear why Aisha (who plays Henrietta “Hen” Wilson) is wearing a captain’s fire helmet, fans do know that she is Bobby’s second-in-command, and takes over when he steps away from work.
