911: Lonestar leaves fans wrecked in an unhinged series finale. The franchise of 911 started back in 2018 and since then fans have been highly anticipating each episode release. The show takes a deep dive into the world of first responders. Starting from the victims, to the operator, all the way the first responder showing up at the door. The show formed a deep connection to the audience by highlighting losses not just in the line of work but, everyday things that happen in life.  

911 is not only known for its plot, but also the techniques they use to keep the audience engaged. When it comes to first responder entertainment they take real world situations and showcase what an actual first responder would do. The difference in her camera work is something to take note of. 911 takes the creative approach of using body cams for their police officers in the show. This is the first we’ve seen in the industry besides real life non-scripted cop shows. 

The final episode took fans by storm when it aired on February 3rd, 2025. Actress Gina Torres who plays Tommy Vega has personally connected with the 911 audience. Fans can attest that Torres’s character has been through a lot. From the loss of her husband Charles Vega played by Derek Webster, to having to continue to raise two daughters, and a breast cancer diagnosis. Torres has been quite versatile when it comes to her character. Fans grew fond of Torres when watching her character move through the death of her husband and having to be a mother before a widow. After the grief  Torres received a cancer diagnosis and ultimately lost her battle in the season finale of  911. In an Hollywood Reporter article she shared what it’s like to be an actress playing a character with such depth. “If anyone has ever witnessed somebody who is very, very ill who is transitioning, there’s a very specific thing that happens. There’s fight, fear, and then a surrender and peace to the inevitability of it, and you sort of see the fear leave them and a kind of acceptance take over. I wanted to honor all of that.” 

However, her death was not in vain. Fans rave about the ending of her character. In the season finale Torres uses the very last of her energy to be a first responder one last time. As an asteroid barreled toward her city she makes it her last mission to get everyone to safety. In a tearful goodbye Torres reaches the final stage of life her husband welcomes her into the light and fans get the reunion they’ve been waiting for. Tune into the finale on hulu.