9-1-1 Actor Fought to Save Captain Bobby Nash from Death Scene

In an unexpected turn of events before the Season 8 finale, a beloved character from the show met an untimely end. This twist might just be the most jaw-dropping moment the series has seen so far, and it seemed that Kenneth Choi was hit the hardest by this turn of events.

9-1-1’s Season 8, Episode 15 (entitled “Lab Rats”) saw the heartbreaking demise of Captain Bobby Nash, portrayed by Peter Krause, who had led the team for eight seasons. Following the episode’s airing, Choi, known for his role as Chimney on the show, spoke candidly about this shocking event in an interview. He reminisced about his emotional outbursts on set, confessing that he didn’t fully understand why the death of a fictional character had such a “devastating” impact on him. At first, Choi was in disbelief that Krause was leaving the show, and as he shared, he even argued with showrunner Tim Minear about the decision, still holding out hope that the storyline could be altered — long after the death scene had been shot.

Choi described it as overwhelming weeping,” he said. “In a moment of self-mockery, I found myself exclaiming, ‘I’m confused! I know it’s not genuine! Why do I feel so affected?’ Yet, it was deeply affecting for me.

He mentioned, “After that, I found myself slipping into various stages of grief, predominantly denial: This seems illogical. Why would you take such an action? You’re essentially eliminating our guiding presence… And he presented his reasoning in a unique way as to why he believed it was the correct decision, and I resisted him. I persistently resisted him until we began dealing with the funeral arrangements because I held onto hope: Perhaps they’ll reconsider. Maybe they’ll alter their plan. Maybe they’ll go back on their word.

Fans have already witnessed the conclusive decision, and the most recent episode has unfolded. The trailer hints at the fallout following the character’s tragic demise in the upcoming season finale, where the characters are shown gathering for a memorial service in honor of Bobby. Choi admitted that bidding farewell to the character was extremely challenging for him, but Krause accepted the news with a sense of understanding as it fit well within the storyline. The departure of Bobby promises to add intrigue as Season 9 approaches, given that the show will never be the same without him.

The 118 Is Now Fractured After Bobby’s Death

[His death] was in line with his character arc: He was the captain of a tightly-knit firefighter family,” Choi explained. “He was their guiding figure, and every firefighter’s role is to save lives and put others first – and he did just that, making the ultimate sacrifice.

He added, “The 118 has broken apart. It’s shattered into pieces. By severing the head, you’re causing chaos, and the rest of us are left bewildered about how to proceed. We’ll carry out our duties diligently, but this heavy burden will always be with us whenever we respond to a call or step foot in the firehouse. In essence, this sorrow will persist with us, and it will remain a constant presence.