Despite the fact that Fox has been very obvious about building its cast of 911: Lone Star right out of the diversity Bible, they've put together a kick-butt slate of characters I really look forward to seeing develop. There is so much potential here for some really interesting story line developments! Rob Lowe was the perfect choice as the hip but not too hip 9/11 hero newly moved to the Hill Country to help rebuild a firehouse which lost its entire crew, minus one, in an explosion. Some of his choices are a muslim woman, a latino man, a transgendered man, his own gay son. The dialog is sharp and witty without being too blithe and breezy like some of the fireman hero shows I've seen in the past. And as a Texan who knows all about keeping Austin weird, I enjoy the subtle comparisons between it and the Big Apple. Really excited to see Liv Tyler as an extremely competent paramedic captain and Lower's possible love interest, but the two most exciting cast choices are Brian Michael Smith as the trans fireman and FINALLY, we get to see Jim Parrack back in a regular series (his appearance in the totally misguided October Faction doesn't count). He was always a favorite as Hoyt in True Blood and I'm glad to see him in what looks like a show that is going to be really great. It is still finding its legs, but the show and cast are solid. If the writers keep doing their part, it will be a hit.
Review of 9-1-1: Lone Star
