Katey Stoetzel

Kansas City

Contributor at But Why Tho?

Co-Founder and TV Editor at In Between Drafts

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Articles

It Never Finds Its Rhythm

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

To say 9-1-1 Season 8 is a frustrating season of television is an understatement. The second half of the season outpaced the first in quality and consistency, but it wasn’t enough to stick the landing in the finale. The season is full of ideas, and it doesn’t know what to do with them, like Eddie’s entire Texas arc and Buck’s move. Bobby’s death promised something fresh, but ultimately was a letdown in the aftermath.
Our Wishlist For The Upcoming Season

2 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

While 9-1-1 Season 8 had some great moments, there was still a lot left on the table that we’d like to see more exploration of in 9-1-1 Season 9 when it returns this fall. There’s not much we know about the next season of 9-1-1, but this season left plenty of dangling threads that could point to where 9-1-1 Season 9 could be headed.
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 18 Recap

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 18 attempts to wrap up the season and a three-episode grief arc, but ultimately fails to deliver in either aspect. Rushed conclusions to barely thought-out premises result in an unsatisfying finale where most of the interpersonal drama feels unearned. 9-1-1 is no stranger to featuring a large-scale emergency for its finale.
'Andor' Season 2 Review

3 weeks ago | inbetweendrafts.com | Katey Stoetzel

There’s no denying Andor is one of the best stories to come out of Star Wars. Tony Gilroy’s vision of the rebellion roots itself less in the magical elements of Star Wars and more in the on-the-ground efforts it took by regular people to build the rebellion. While Andor Season 1 was near-perfect television, Andor Season 2 took some missteps.
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17 Recap

4 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

Bobby continues to haunt the narrative in 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17, titled “Don’t Drink the Water.” As each character gets their own grieving time, the 118 continue their work in a fantastic episode written by Molly Green and James Leffler, and directed by Jonathan Lawrence. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17 opens on a flashback to better days. The 118 gathers around for a meal with Bobby coming in to explain why family meals are important. It’s a warm scene, in tone and lighting.
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 16 Recap

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

Grief comes in all forms, and 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 16, titled “The Last Alarm,” doesn’t shy away from the uglier parts of it. In the wake of Bobby’s (Peter Krause) death, Athena (Angela Bassett) and Chimney (Kenneth Choi) grapple with their anger over his sacrifice, while the others take a step back to play more supporting roles. Chimney spends a lot of his time running.
Lou Ferrigno Jr Talks Tommy, Helicopters, and What's Next After Bobby's Death

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

No one really needs the reminder, but Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) died on 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15. The death is a series-defining moment for the show as Bobby is the first main character to be killed off. It’s rocked everyone, including Lou Ferrigno Jr, who plays firefighter pilot Tommy Kinard.
'Andor' Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Review

1 month ago | inbetweendrafts.com | Katey Stoetzel

Much like Andor Season 1, Andor Season 2 begins with a three-episode arc to establish where the characters now are a year after the rebellion on Ferrix. It’s not as strong a start as the first season, but Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3 gets the ball rolling quickly on this high-speed train to get to the events of Star Wars: Rogue One. Cassian’s transformationAndor Season 2 begins in the middle of an operation for Luthen (Stellan Skarsgård).
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15 Review

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

It’s hard to know where to begin. The death of a main character will always cut deep, and 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15, titled “Lab Rats,” made sure to twist the knife as they gut us. The companion to the previous episode finds the 118 sans Buck still stuck inside the lab in the aftermath of the explosion, with a deadly virus in the air and the only vial of the cure in the hands of a wannabe Nobel Laureate looking for the highest bidder.
The Pitt Season 2

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

The Pitt Season 2 is happening and for good reason. Every week, The Pitt gained more popularity. Word of mouth on Max’s newest medical drama was incredible, with each episode gaining more viewers than the last. By the time The Pitt Season 1 came to a close, one thing was abundantly clear — we’re all family inside The Pitt. The Pitt Season 2 is already in production, with a return set for January 2026.