"That Chair Is Empty": '9-1-1' Showrunner Tim Minear Addresses the Captain Problem After Bobby's Death

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Captain Bobby Nash's (Peter Krause) death is arguably the biggest thing that has ever happened in ABC's drama series 9-1-1. The captain of the 118 died suddenly in the April 17 episode after getting infected with a lethal virus during a rescue. As the character disappears from the narrative, it changes a lot for the show and the other remaining characters. One of the biggest puzzles is who will take over the firehouse now that the captain is no longer there. Showrunner Tim Minear told TV Insider he's in no rush to fill the position. "I’m not solving that problem right away for the rest of this season," he said. The plan is to let the characters sit in that emptiness for a while before exploring the next steps. Minear teased this approach, saying:

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