9-1-1 fans need not be alarmed: Peter Krause‘s latest TV alter-ego is safe—for now.
After his beloved fire captain Bobby Nash was killed in a shocking twist during season nine of the ABC crime procedural, Krause is returning to the small screen in NBC’s new drama Line of Fire.
And while many 9-1-1 fans are still mourning his character’s untimely death, the Parenthood alum has actually been enjoying the much-needed change of scenery.
“It’s been fun to be back in New York,” Krause told E! News in an exclusive interview of relocating from the West Coast, where the Ryan Murphy-produced show films. “I went to NYU years ago, so it’s a nice time for me to be in a different location.”
And in his new series, the Six Feet Underactor stars as Mike Hollingsworth, the head of a family of law enforcement agents embroiled in a deadly case that challenges their love, loyalties and lawfulness.
“I love the cliffhanger elements of the show,” the 60-year-old explained, “as well as all the family issues and the surprising comedy involved.”
And while Line of Fire might be a bit of a departure from the natural disasters of 9-1-1, Krause noted some similarities between his latest role and his beloved Parenthood character.
“I am still discovering some things about Mike Hollingsworth as the scripts come in,” he admitted, “but there’s a little bit of Adam Braverman in there. He’s a secret service agent, so he’s also got kind of a hard edge as well.”
Unfortunately, Krause couldn’t put fans’ worries to rest when it comes to Mike Hollingsworth’s unwritten fate on the series—”I have no idea!”—hisLine of Fire costar Hope Davis is pretty sure Mike won’t be killed off in a similar fate to Bobby Nash’s.
“That’s definitely not going to happen,” Davis, who plays matriarch Jane Hollingsworth, stated. “He’s the head of the family. No, he can’t go anywhere.”
And that’s good news for fans who haven’t been the same since Krause exited 9-1-1last April in a shocking twist.
Line of Fire premieres Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. on NBC.
In the meantime, keep reading to look back at Krause and more TV stars’ shocking series exits.
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“It was hard to say goodbye,” Gilford told Us Weekly of his exit. “It definitely was one of my favorite characters I’ve ever gotten to play and partially because what a gift. Every season I got to do a different side of this character. It wasn’t like I was just doing the same thing every year.”
So when the attorney met her end on an April 2026 episode, “I wasn’t surprised,” Regan noted. “I thought, ‘Fair enough.’ She’s had an amazing run, four years on this show. I’m only filled with gratitude.”
The exit isn’t so shocking to fans given that Ganesh’s character has been planning to take on a new residency program at another medical center.
Brooks, who joined the show in 2022, portrayed Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons.
“The rumors …..Are true,” the former J. Crew Creative Director wrote on Instagram Nov. 21. “I was grateful to be asked to join season 16 of RHONY ‘as a friend of ‘- knowing my personal life was not really available to be filmed, we agreed that made sense.”
The fashion icon—who joined the Bravo series for season 14 in 2022—explained that she later realized being a supporting castmember wasn’t for her.
“And after thinking it through I have made the difficult decision not return to the show,” she continued. “I would be the oldest and only openly gay woman on the show and feel like this is an opportunity for a new dynamic to emerge.”
“I’ve gotten to a place where I don’t need the show financially,” Chrishell announed in November via social media. “I’m lucky to have other forms of employment, because it’s no longer good for my mental health.”
“Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and coparenting,” the Bravo star—who is embroiled in a nasty divorce from estranged wife Brittany Cartwright—shared in July 2025. “Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself—especially for our son, Cruz.”
Longfellow and Walker each spent three seasons on SNL while Wakim exited after just one season.
“It was an absolute privilege to play Dr. Heather Collins in such a groundbreaking season and piece,” the actress posted on Instagram July 10. “Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.”
Pascal, meanwhile, who also died onscreen in Game of Thrones and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, took his game over status in stride. “I get killed a lot,” he joked to Entertainment Weekly. “I like to die.”
“Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice, and he was built for this,” Krause wrote in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. “First responders risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day. His story arc honors them.”
Killing off the somewhat tormented, but beloved, firefighter was certainly a hot topic, showrunner Tim Minear acknowledged to Variety, “but after eight years, it just felt like, if we have any hope of creating stories going forward that have actual stakes, then someone’s got to die.”
Paige DeSorbo announced in June 2025 that she was walking away from the Bravo series after seven seasons.
“You’ve seen me grow up over these last 7 summers. I’ll always be grateful for the memories, the community, and the opportunities this wild ride has brought me,” the Giggly Squad podcast cohost shared with fans on Instagram. “But like all good things (and some bad decisions), it’s time for this chapter to close.”
“After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris,” she wrote in an April 23 Instagram post, alongside pictures of her and her former castmates on set. “It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories.”
“College Girls moved me out to LA and introduced me to some of my favorite people,” she wrote on social media in July 2023. “2 and a half years later—it’s given me y’all and this community.”
The show’s co-creator Mindy Kaling also confirmed Rapp’s exit. “We love @reneerapp so much and of course will be so sad to say goodbye to Leighton Murray!” Kaling wrote on her Instagram Stories before referencing Rapp’s thriving music career. “We can’t wait to see our friend on tour!!”
“I gotta mix it up a little bit,” Pompeo explained on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022, though she has already returned for a May guest appearance and continues narrating the series. “I’m 53, my brain is like scrambled eggs. I gotta do something new. You can’t do The New York Times crossword puzzle every single day.”
But she’s not gone for good. Pompeo still pops in and out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures,” Cavill wrote on Instagram in October 2022. “Alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4.”
“To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show,” Soffer said in a statement after his final appearance in the NBC procedural’s Oct. 5 episode. “I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
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