9-1-1 – You Don’t Know Me

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After every week break that lasted endlessly, 9-1-1 returned with one other episode centered on growing its characters. You Don’t Know Me brings Hen (Aisha Hinds) and Karen (Tracie Thoms) to the spotlights, because the couple will get to undertake a lady — however issues find yourself completely different than they count on. Additionally, Eddie’s (Ryan Guzman) romantic life turns the wrong way up when he discovers a factor about his girlfriend’s Marisol (Edy Ganem) previous. Lastly, Buck (Oliver Stark) offers along with his newfound curiosity in males as he will get an opportunity to know Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) higher.

However first issues first: the episode opens with some of the humorous and unhinged emergencies this present delivered to tv. Terry (John Milhiser, in a hilarious efficiency), some form of self-improvement coach, is giving his viewers a lecture about self-control. Whereas he states that we will be the masters of ourselves by merely acknowledging this, he loses management over his hand, which begins attacking him, seemingly having a thoughts of its personal. When the 118 arrives on the scene, Hen states that Terry is affected by Alien Hand Syndrome — a results of a blood clot in his mind. As they attempt to include the hand, some unserious stuff occurs till the limb is sedated and the person is taken to the hospital.

I laughed a lot watching this opening. And the advantage of it, it’s not solely a superbly comedic emergency, nevertheless it additionally settles this episode’s theme: this time, 9-1-1 is speaking about self-control. Or the shortage of it. Or the sense of self. At the very least, that’s true in relation to Buck’s first date with a dude, which is ruined after Eddie and Marisol enter the restaurant and Buck lies to their faces, stating that he and Tommy are solely bros doing “bro stuff” (which is able to embrace some sizzling ladies in some unspecified time in the future). Tommy leaves the date after this, as he thinks Buck just isn’t prepared but.

Upset that he lied to Eddie and that the date was ruined, Buck seeks Maddie for recommendation. He tells her that “it was prefer it was [his] voice, however another person was speaking. The lie simply slid its method out of [his] mouth and [he] could not cease it.” And unintentionally he tells her that his date was a person, an info that’s acquired with some shock in a scene that’s each hilarious and comforting. I used to be stunned to see Maddie that stunned — however I preferred the mild nature of the scene, it was a really candy second.

Close to the tip, Buck additionally talks to Eddie and tells him the reality, in a ravishing second between these males who’ve been via so much collectively. They hug, and Eddie ensures that this gained’t change a factor between them. I preferred this scene as effectively, because the actors have nice chemistry collectively, however I believe we wanted to see Buck apologizing to Eddie in some unspecified time in the future. In any case, Eddie’s ankle was sprained final episode, proper? They don’t take care of this right here, we by no means see them speaking about it, which is a disgrace, because it was a giant a part of episode 4. However I preferred the scene, I’m all the time right here for some Buddie moments — and whereas Maddie was shocked, Eddie doesn’t appear stunned in any respect. He appears stunned that Tommy may very well be homosexual, however that’s it, in relation to Buck he doesn’t bat a watch, which is attention-grabbing. I’m wondering what else is in retailer for these two.

“You Don’t Know Me” — 9-1-1, Pictured: RYAN GUZMAN as Eddie, OLIVER STARK as Buck. Photograph: ABC ©. All Rights Reserved

Eddie can be going through an issue in his relationship. After discovering that Marisol (who just lately moved to his place) is a former nun novice, he finds himself uncertain about many issues. As he experiences what appears to be Catholic guilt, he avoids going again residence so he doesn’t should have intercourse along with his girlfriend (as a result of that might be bizarre after his discovery). Nonetheless, after speaking to Bobby (Peter Krause) about this, he’s reminded of his dedication points — so it’s not the nun factor that’s bothering him, he’s truly uncertain about Marisol dwelling with him and he’s additionally undecided about his emotions for her.

Ultimately, they resolve to restart their relationship — Marisol goes again to her residence, they usually begin once more, this time getting to actually know one another. This plot was one thing else — the absence of Christopher (Gavin McHugh) was felt, he’s been lacking for a while and his say on this complete “girlfriend transferring to the Diaz home” was essential. Additionally, is it me or Eddie’s been appearing unusual? Particularly in these final two episodes… One thing shifted. However I preferred the truth that his non secular guilt and his previous relationships are being mentioned, and he will get to consider all of it. I’m curious if this repression and these dedication points might be explored once more later this season — it is an essential a part of who Eddie is and it has large impression on his life.

Lastly, after their plans of adopting a child woman go awry, Karen and Hen are given the chance to undertake Mara Driskell (Askyler Bell), a 9-year-old woman who’s dwelling in a bunch residence as a result of her dad and mom are deceased. After they settle for Mara of their household, Karen and Hen take care of a lady who refuses to speak to them, who doesn’t smile, who rips Denny’s (Declan Pratt) stuffed toy aside… And that in addition to waking them up screaming after standing silent close to their mattress, she additionally hurts Denny in some unspecified time in the future.

“You Don’t Know Me” — 9-1-1, Pictured: AISHA HINDS as Hen, PETER KRAUSE as Bobby. Photograph: ABC ©. All Rights Reserved

Hen is frightened. Karen is frightened. They each don’t know what to do. Nonetheless, when they’re prepared to surrender and ship Mara again to the adoption system, Hen faces an emergency involving the canine Rosie, who was rescued from being a preventing animal and was going via rehab till her new tutors’ home caught fireplace. After attacking the firefighter who tried to avoid wasting her, Rosie virtually dies — however after seeing how a lot her proprietor cared for her, Hen doesn’t hand over and saves the canine.

This complete scenario encourages Hen to find extra about Mara’s previous, in an try to grasp her actions. With the assistance of Athena (Angela Bassett) and Maddie, Hen and Karen get to know that Mara’s dad and mom died from a drug overdose. Mara was the one to seek out them, she was additionally the one to name 911, and she or he watched most of their drug abuse as she grew up. After understanding that Mara is deeply traumatized, and is (amongst different issues) afraid that Hen and Karen is not going to get up (the explanation why she stayed close to their mattress watching them sleep), the couple finds a technique to make their baby really feel at residence. This results in a ravishing scene during which Mara lastly solutions their “night time night time”. 

I’m all the time right here for some HenRen plots, not solely as a result of Aisha Hinds and Tracie Thoms are so gifted and so good collectively, but in addition as a result of the best way the present approaches adoption and household is so stunning. I really like that we bought this storyline relating to adopting older youngsters, and the way the mothers discovered a technique to take care of the kid’s trauma. Additionally, Denny is such a great child — he was tremendous receptive to Mara, and he was additionally very understanding of the best way she reacted, and this means how effectively his mothers raised him. Hopefully, we’ll see extra of the Wilson household and its new member quickly.

“You Don’t Know Me” — 9-1-1, Pictured: AISHA HINDS as Hen, TRACIE THOMS as Karen. Photograph: ABC ©. All Rights Reserved

Ultimately, Buck will get one other likelihood with Tommy. He apologizes, they resolve to strive once more, and Buck invitations Tommy to his sister’s wedding ceremony… Which would be the subsequent episode, three weeks from now. We get a glimpse at it within the final scene. Maddie’s in her wedding ceremony costume ready for the groom, Chimney (Kenneth Choi) — then Buck and Eddie seem (they usually’re a sizzling mess, broken garments, some limping, the messiest mess) and inform her that they misplaced Chimney after the bachelor social gathering.

And that’s a wrap! Now we’ve got to attend till Might 2 to look at a brand new episode — this mid-season hiatus till Madney’s wedding ceremony will definitely really feel like endlessly. Nevertheless it’s gonna be value it.

Now let me know your ideas. What do you concentrate on You Don’t Know Me? Be at liberty to depart a remark together with your favourite moments, and thanks for studying!