Katey Stoetzel

Kansas City

Contributor at But Why Tho?

Co-Founder and TV Editor at In Between Drafts

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Articles

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17 Recap

5 days 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 14 Review

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

When 9-1-1 decides to dig in, it digs in. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 14, titled “Sick Day,” the first part of a two-part thriller called 9-1-1: Contagion, delivers one of the best episodes of the show as of late. It wastes no time in getting to the action but there’s still room for the personal touches that allow insight into where the characters are at currently before heading into disaster. The Han-Wilson family unit continues to be a nice touch this season.
Real TV Is Absolutely Back

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

A lot of responses to The Pitt Season 1 seem to be some variation of “real TV is back.” Whether that’s because it’s a medical drama, or its weekly release schedule, or its incredible word-of-mouth campaign, who’s to say? But now that the doctors and nurses have clocked out, and the news that The Pitt will be returning every January for the foreseeable future, it’s hard to argue—real TV is back, indeed.
The Pitt Episode 15 Review

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

The Pitt finally clocks out with The Pitt Episode 15 after a very successful first season. Fifteen grueling hours starting at 7 a.m. that saw minor injuries and devastating losses, on top of the many personal journeys the characters went through, all come down to a finale that honors the trials and tribulations of each character.
9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 13 Review

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Katey Stoetzel

After the past quality episodes, 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 13, titled “Invisible,” settles for hastily written conflicts and less-than-engaging rescues. Which is disappointing, considering it’s a Hen-centric (Aisha Hinds) episode. Eddie carries the other part of this episode to better standards, but in some ways, his story is lacking as well. It’s television, so all conflicts and resolutions are technically manufactured. But they shouldn’t feel manufactured.