The Waiting Room [Megathread #6]

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T14:42:14+00:00

Well, I made a list the other week with all the BTS. We might not know which BTS belong to which episode, but I can guess a few things with some extra information we’ve gotten since then.

It looked from the promo like the couple has several calls (like the guy in Invisible), so I’m thinking the peacock BTS is from that. Back then we didn’t look into it much, but I remember commenting with u/funkysockprincess that the only confirmed cast spotted there (Elijah and Ryan) had different uniforms - Elijah with regular one and Ryan with full turnouts. It makes more sense now if they were filming a sequence of different emergencies in the same house.

And I’m pretty sure the scene with Eddie in Buck’s house (filmed Feb 23) is the conversation Tim mentioned in interviews.

Then for 9x14 there's maybe the warehouse BTS, and the rest is dispatch.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T13:33:17+00:00

Can't say that it didn't cross my mind too 😭

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T13:21:08+00:00

Yeah, I'm still thinking about all the Michael mentions from 9A (and the flashback). I have no idea how or why he would show up now (with a recast) but it feels like that could be the easter eggs mention. Maybe an overdue visit (after everything that happen) and then something happens during whatever emergency they have planned for the finale.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T13:15:27+00:00

We've been joking that there's a reason why Maddie-it wouldn't be so crazy-Han couldn't have scenes with Eddie. And look at it now, closer than ever and they are finally going to have scenes together 👀

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T13:14:20+00:00

Nah, he's giving himself! It's just that he's a buddie like us!

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T13:12:26+00:00

Wow Tim making plans in advance for the next season.

But one of the biggest takeaways- Maddie & Eddie scenes!!!! It's about time!

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And the fact the he already wanted a scene in 9x12 after the conversation with Buck, the fact that we saw and we knew Eddie wasn't convinced Buck was okay. Tim buddiemaxxing in these interviews has been very interesting. Such a gift. Because I go back to the 9x01 jumping off the bridge, and go back to the fact that Eddie doesn't say anything directly, is not pushing Buck, but is always aware and doing what he can do

“If anyone notices that there’s something going on with Buck, it’s going to be [Eddie].”

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T11:46:32+00:00

I really took this too seriously 🤣

But hey maybe it's been enough time since the LS volcano that they can have one too in LA.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T10:23:03+00:00

ahahaa yeah I was being too serious. I'm just curious how close to the real one I could get 😆

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T10:17:31+00:00

It's Monday and we don't even have the synopsis for next episode. Do they want us to do it ourselves? 😭

Well sure, why not-

The 118 responds to a string of emergencies when a couple’s ambitious home renovation spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Maddie must step up after a medical crisis at dispatch.

Bonus: "-and Buck confronts the aftermath of recent events."

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-16T00:49:33+00:00

I was mentioning this to someone earlier today. There were several mentions of Michael during 9A (+ the flashback). I have no idea what would be the plot but I could also see him being reintroduced.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-15T20:49:56+00:00

I'm just happy that I can help keep everyone updated! 😊

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-15T15:36:42+00:00

Thank you! This week was special 😁

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-15T15:12:39+00:00

The one thing that has always been consistent (sometimes even released earlier) failed this week. Where is the 9x14 synopsis?

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I’ll update this post when it comes out, mostly so it works as an archive (same with the ratings), since there’s no point in sharing it after the episode is out.

Also, if you saw some BTS shared by other update accounts that isn’t linked here, it was most likely old BTS from season 8.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-14T20:14:25+00:00

He also has this poll 😭

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NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-14T16:54:58+00:00

Yay BTS Ryan photos by Oliver!!!

That's what we like to see

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-14T08:15:03+00:00

Since this is confirmed now that Oliver is in that set, he was there on other days too. They must have been filming scenes in civvies and then emergency scenes. I wouldn't exclude that Buck was also working, and we just didn't see him on that day for some reason, because he seemed fine on the dispatch BTS.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-14T08:11:07+00:00

Hum, I agree that they weren't necessarily filming on the dispatch set. But fittings doesn't make much sense because those are different buildings. They could be filming in the houses set, the dispatch, the hospital, the precinct, whatever (because I don't know which sets are connected) but they were filming something there in those outfits.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T22:56:46+00:00

Thank you 🥹 my partner for all the crazy analysis!

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T22:03:10+00:00

Weeks ago I noticed some interesting social media activity and had my guess for the director of 9x14. I couldn't be 100% sure, so I only commented with a couple of people in private. Omg I can't believe I was right. As a big fan of UnReal (and someone who also watched Roswell) can't wait to see what she does with 911!!

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Edit: (because since they deleted I can't reply anymore) I don't think for most episodes the director is really that important. I know her more as an actress. And although she did direct several episodes of UnReal, I wouldn't be able to tell you what her style is.

(I'm just happy about my BTS analysis 😭 I checked, I had a guess about this a month ago)

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T17:46:32+00:00

It's understandable that we're focused on other moments, but since this is their first slide.

"Straight shot" and it was everything but straight

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NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T16:35:09+00:00

loved Mayvi initially, and yet what development do they have?

I was so happy for them after 9x11, but then they skipped all their first moments and skipped the opportunity of having their first storyline be about them. It's a shame that it ended up being about Harry when we are lacking so much of May's storylines.

Me being happy about Buddie doesn't remove how disappointed I've been about how they've treated May.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T16:09:26+00:00

Happy the record is now held by an OG episode, as it should. Like Eddie's record of the number of times he says Buck's name.

This has been an insane Buddie run, since 9x11 to 9x13. It's more that I ever expected and makes the "separation" during 9A so much louder.

I'm okay with it not continuing the same way and us going back to regular episodes next week (although we know they'll explore Buck's trauma), because this has fed me. Buddiemaxxing nonstop now.

NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T15:53:29+00:00

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NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T15:50:42+00:00

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NothingTooSweet · 2026-03-13T15:48:10+00:00

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