9-1-1‘s latest spinoff is already risky before it even begins given the franchise’s declining viewership and a specific choice it’s making. 9-1-1 put a unique spin on procedurals by focusing on the intersection between first responders and the chaos that occurs behind every 9-1-1 emergency in Los Angeles. The show’s exciting plots and excellent cast led to the creation of the beloved 9-1-1: Lone Star, which expanded the series into Austin, Texas. Unfortunately, 9-1-1: Lone Star was not as well received as 9-1-1, which makes the series’ plan to further expand the franchise a risky decision.