9-1-1 Season 8: Cast and Character Guide
The OG 9-1-1 continues to dominate ratings and the conversation.
After moving to ABC, the veteran drama returned to form with an action-packed opener and engaging and thought-provoking character-driven hours throughout the season.
9-1-1 has always been known for its emergencies, but the heart of the series has always been with its incredibly diverse cast of characters.
The star-studded ensemble has (mostly) stayed intact throughout the series run, which is almost unheard of in today’s TV landscape.
As 9-1-1 Season 8 gets ready to premiere in the fall of 2024, we’re looking at the dynamic cast that brings the stories to life and the complex and captivating characters they play.
Angela Bassett (Athena Nash-Grant)
LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Nash-Grant wears many hats. She’s a decorated member of the LAPD, a devoted mother and wife, and a loyal friend.
Athena was born and raised in Florida, and as we’ve seen some of her past play out over the series, she didn’t always want to be a police officer, but life pulled her in that direction.
Athena was married to Michael Grant when the series began, and they have two kids, May and Harry, but the two divorced during 9-1-1 Season 1, though they stayed very close friends after their amicable parting.
Athena found the love of her life in firefighter captain Bobby Nash, though it was hardly love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, the two found comfort in one another and married during 9-1-1 Season 2 Episode 18.
And while the pair have had some ups and downs since then, including brushes with death and surprises from their pasts, they’re still happily married as we head into 9-1-1 Season 8.
Athena is headstrong, independent, determined, intelligent, and big-hearted. She’s good at her job and always a reliable comfort to her friends and family.
Angela Bassett is one of the most accomplished actors of her time, with two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Honorary Award. She’s a household name, and she shines in the role of Athena, continuing her legacy of beautiful acting and forceful performances.
Mostly known for her films, Bassett has starred in critical darlings like What’s Love Got to Do With It, Boyz n the Hood, Malcolm X, Waiting to Exhale, and epic action films like Olympus Has Fallen and Mission Impossible-Fallout.
A younger generation may know her best from her work in the Marvel Universe, where she portrayed Queen Ramonda, mother of Black Panther, in both Black Panther and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
On the small screen, outside of 9-1-1, Bassett gave a memorable performance as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. She’s also frequented the American Horror Story horror anthology, another Ryan Murphy production.
Angela Bassett did the thing and continues to do it. 9-1-1 is lucky to have her leading the charge.
