💀9-1-1: Lone Star Season 6: Cancelled 💀
9-1-1: Lone Star Officially Canceled 🚨🔥 — Final Season Set for 2025
It’s official: 9-1-1: Lone Star will be coming to an end after its upcoming fifth season. As we reported, and now confirmed by FOX, the show will conclude with Season 5. The first responders drama’s final 12-episode run will kick off on September 23, 2024, with the series finale airing in early 2025. Fans of Austin’s 126 firehouse crew should get ready for an emotional and action-packed send-off as the show wraps up after five seasons.
Behind the Decision to End the Show ❌🎬
The cancellation of 9-1-1: Lone Star comes as no surprise to those following the show’s behind-the-scenes developments. According to sources, most of the main cast had already been expecting Season 5 to be the series’ last since late 2022, following two unsuccessful attempts at contract renegotiations. After these talks fell through, original cast member Sierra McClain departed the series, signaling the beginning of the end for many.
Despite a last-minute outreach from Fox to the show’s producers at 20th Television to discuss a possible extension, the door to continuing Lone Star is now permanently closed. Even series lead and executive producer Rob Lowe—who was reportedly willing to return for a sixth season—couldn’t change the outcome. In the end, it came down to economics, with Lone Star being an expensive show for Fox to produce. As Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade explained, “The economics weren’t going to pan out for this show for us,” referencing similar reasons that led to the original 9-1-1 moving to ABC last year.
A High-Stakes Final Season Awaits 💥🚒
In a statement, Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn said, “From the start, fans have followed the heroic and deeply moving stories of the men and women who make up Austin’s 126, so a huge thanks to one of the greatest creative teams in all of television — Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear — for creating one of the most action-packed dramas anywhere.”
He continued, “Now in our final season of the show, we’re set to give it the high-stakes send-off it deserves, complete with breathless rescues, insurmountable odds, and relatable personal struggles, thanks to our incomparable, stellar cast led by Rob Lowe and Gina Torres.”
Fans can expect Lone Star’s final season to be nothing short of thrilling, as the crew of Austin’s 126 faces their biggest challenges yet—both in the line of duty and in their personal lives. With the final 12 episodes, the series promises to bring a fitting conclusion to the stories that fans have followed for years, including more daring rescues, emotional arcs, and plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments.
Why 9-1-1: Lone Star Won’t Jump to ABC ✈️
Unlike its predecessor, 9-1-1, which found new life on ABC, Lone Star will not make the same leap. While the 9-1-1 franchise producer, 20th Television, is now owned by Disney, the economics of producing Lone Star made it unlikely to move networks. Rumors of a potential third 9-1-1 spinoff set in Las Vegas have been circulating, but for now, Austin’s 126 will be hanging up their helmets for good.
A Farewell to the Heroes of Austin 👨🚒❤️
Since its debut, 9-1-1: Lone Star has captured the hearts of fans with its unique blend of high-stakes drama, heartwarming moments, and a cast led by Rob Lowe and Gina Torres. The show has tackled important issues while delivering intense rescue scenes and gripping storylines that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
As we prepare to say goodbye to the heroes of 9-1-1: Lone Star, fans can look forward to a final season filled with all the action, drama, and emotion that made the show a standout hit. Mark your calendars for September 23, 2024, when the final chapter begins, leading up to what strives to be a memorable series finale in early 2025.
What are your thoughts on 9-1-1: Lone Star coming to an end? Do you still hold hope for a Season 6 intervention from ABC or another platform? Share your favorite moments from the show and let us know what you’re looking forward to in the final season!
About 9-1-1: Lone Star TV Series
Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11, and in the wake of the attack, was left with the unenviable task of rebuilding the station. After a similar tragedy strikes a firehouse in Austin, Texas, Owen -- along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K. -- takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to the Lone Star State to help them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world -- one that could very well end his life.
First episode date: January 19, 2020
Network: FOX
Show type: Action, Drama, Police Procedural, Procedural
Status: Cancelled
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One of my favorites.. Would love it if it was picked up by ABC!! Please do all fans a favor!! Love the series!
I love this show and fantastic so excited for next episodes! Keeps you on edge of your seat never a dull moment!😕