Searxng/9-1-1 TV show tv TV Will Angela Bassett's Athena survive the 9-1-1 finale? The star and showrunner tease a shocking end to season 9. May 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - 9-1-1 is nearing the end of its ninth season, sparking intense speculation about whether Angela Bassett will continue her role as Athena Carter in the upcoming finale. The suspense heightened after a dramatic penultimate episode where Athena was shot at by Detective Hooks (Josh Stamberg) during a trafficking investigation.