S08.E07: Hotshots

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When Athena is assigned a rookie to mentor, she begins to question her own abilities.

Meanwhile, Bobby and the 118 return to the set of "HOT SHOTS" following a 911 call.

Air Date: Nov 14, 2024

 

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Athena Angela Bassett reprising Tina Turner at the start of the episode.

'Truth Enema' = HA!!!

[j5cochran]

I have two Asian nieces and two Asian great-nieces and I absolutely adore Jee!

 

[agathapenny]

I would actually love to see Athena with a probie going forward. Lots of potential for funny, touching and serious. Is there any kind of psychological evaluation to get into the LAPD? Because I can't see how that kid would have passed. The genuine glee in his eyes when talking about how afraid his father was of the cops and how that was real power was not at all subtle.

Wonder how long Brad's going to be around? His man-crush on Bobby continues to be hilarious.

I'm with Buck's friends that he shouldn't reach out to Tommy. It's up to Tommy to do some grovelling if they ever want this viewer to be on board with any kind of reunion. 

And can I just say again, thank goodness the moustache is gone!

[buttersister]

The Brad Torrance story has gone on past its shelf life. I can tell because Captain Bobby’s eye roll was so over the top, as if he was going for something big when the story is becoming so small.

The cop shooting was a real ripped from the headlines story. Better luck with the next car mate, Athena.

I miss not seeing Athena and Bobby together.

[CoyoteBlue]

SovCits make me want to shoot them, too, but damn, boy.

5 hours ago, agathapenny said:

 Is there any kind of psychological evaluation to get into the LAPD? Because I can't see how that kid would have passed. The genuine glee in his eyes when talking about how afraid his father was of the cops and how that was real power was not at all subtle.

Yeah, the actor was pretty good at giving me the willies.

Brad's "redemption" will last all of an episode, I'm sure, before he reverts to an a-hole and returns to getting fawned on by Captain A-hole.

[NeenerNeener]

I can't help thinking Athena was doing a bit too much pontificating in this episode. I started to think the jewelry store heist was part of the Hot Shots tv show she went on so long. And if she hadn't preached at "Flash Rob" so long she might have been able to slap cuffs on him before he ran.

[iMonrey]

11 hours ago, buttersister said:

The cop shooting was a real ripped from the headlines story. Better luck with the next car mate, Athena.

I was shocked he actually shot that lady. I'm glad they did this story. I've long said that police work is the type of job that attracts bullies which is why you wind up with overzealous cops on a power trip. 

It's ironic that Brad doesn't like Gerrard as the on-show consultant since he got such a rush from Bobby threatening to beat his limey ass. If Gerrard went back to being his usual bossy asshole self instead of trying to be a sycophant, Brad would probably like him better.

[tennisgurl]

I knew that something was up with the probie paired with Athena, obviously she was biased (she was annoyed with just the idea of riding with someone) but he really did look gleeful talking about how he loved that cops made his dad afraid. I am actually excited to see Athena with a partner, it would do her a world of good not to run into every single dangerous situation alone. It seems like hilarity and heartwarming moments will ensue. 

Look, those SovCits are super annoying, but you cant just shoot them because they piss you off. 

I enjoyed Bobby as a tech advisor and Brad as an annoying fanboy, but I think its past time to wrap this up. We had a perfect way to get rid of Captain Asshole and close up the Hotshots plot, lets not backpaddle. 

Uncle Buck (heh) is super cute with Jee. Keep that phone away from him, if Tommy is thinking about him he can be the one who reaches out, calling him after being dumped is just...sad. I'm torn between wanting to see more of his relationship Tommy growing, and thinking it would be fun to see Buck navigating dating as a bisexual man for first time. Honestly, I was worried that Buck would deal with his breakup via endless hookups, baking is at least healthier than that.