7 best shows to watch before 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 premiere

Still from 9-1-1: Lone Star (Image via Amazon Prime video)
Still from 9-1-1: Lone Star (Image via Amazon Prime video)

A spin-off of 9-1-1, the show 9-1-1: Lone Star is a procedural drama created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. It stars Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, a dedicated firefighter captain in New York. After the fire department in Austin, Texas suffers serious damage, Strand is invited to Texas to take on the role of leader and rebuild the team. He moves to a new state with his son and risks his life while building and leading a team while dealing with personal challenges.

For viewers who enjoy such procedural dramas revolving around firefighters and other emergency personnel, here’s a list of seven similar shows to watch while the next season of 9-1-1: Lone Star arrives.


The Smoke, Chicago Fire, and other shows to watch before 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 premiere

1) Station 19 - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Station 19 (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Station 19 (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Created by Stacy McKee and produced by Shonda Rhimes, Station 19 is a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy. It centers on the dedicated firefighters of the Seattle Fire Department at Station 19, showcasing their heroic acts, personal challenges, and commitment to saving lives.

Starring Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon, and others, the show is similar to 9-1-1: Lone Star, as it focuses on firefighters, the fire department, and their personal lives.


2) 9-1-1 - Amazon Prime Video

Still from 9-1-1 (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from 9-1-1 (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

9-1-1, created by the same producers as Lone Wolf, inspired the spin-off 9-1-1: Lone Star. The show revolves around the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles' first responders, including paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers. Starring Angela Basett, Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and others, the show received praise for its action sequences and realistic portrayal of first responders.

Like 9-1-1: Lone Star, the show 9-1-1 is a fast-paced series that deals with saving lives.


3) The Rookie - Amazon Prime Video

Still from The Rookie (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from The Rookie (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Based on a true story, The Rookie follows John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), a divorced man in his forties who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a police officer.

While 9-1-1: Lone Star focuses on firefighters, The Rookie is a police procedural. Both shows focus on the personal and professional lives of the protagonists and feature fast-paced action and the saving of lives.


4) Chicago Fire - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Chicago Fire (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Chicago Fire (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Produced by Dick Wolf, Chicago Fire is a part of Wolf’s Chicago franchise. The show revolves around the Chicago Fire Department, Firehouse 51 crew. It features the on-the-job challenges and personal experiences of the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue officers. The cast includes Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, and Teri Reeves, among others.

Both Chicago Fire and 9-1-1: Lone Star focus on the lives of firefighters and their brave efforts to save people.


5) The Smoke - Amazon Video

Still from The Smoke (Image via Amazon Video)
Still from The Smoke (Image via Amazon Video)

A British firefighter show, The Smoke is created by Lucy Kirkwood and stars Jamie Bamber, Jodie Whittaker, and others. The show is one season long and follows the team at White Watch, a group of London firefighters. The group leader is Kev, who has a similar backstory to Strand from 9-1-1: Lone Star. Both shows center around firefighters. The Smoke received praise for its well-crafted script and solid acting.


6) Fire Country - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Fire Country (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Fire Country (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Fire Country is an action drama that revolves around Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot), a convicted felon with a traumatic past. In an attempt to get his life back on track, he enrolls in the California Conservation Camp Program, part of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. As he is assigned to his hometown, he works alongside former friends while also putting out massive fires. Similar to 9-1-1: Lone Wolf, the show Fire Country is about the risky lives of firefighters.


7) Third Watch - Amazon Video

Still from Third Watch (Image via Amazon Video)
Still from Third Watch (Image via Amazon Video)

Third Watch is a crime drama that revolves around the New York Police Department, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. The show focuses on those who work in the fictional 55th Precinct and Station 24 firehouse of the New York City Fire Department.

Starring Michael Beach, Bobby Cannavale, and others, the show has a broader focus than 9-1-1: Lone Star but focuses on the fire department and the firefighters.


These shows share similar themes and storylines with 9-1-1: Lone Star. Viewers can watch them while waiting for the next season's premiere.

Edited by Rachith Rao
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