Station 19 on TF1: Why does this iconic character die in tonight’s episode?

Warning, this article contains spoilers for Season 5 of Station 19, which airs on TF1. If you don’t want to understand anything, don’t read!

After the death of Pruitt Herrera (Miguel Sandoval) in Season 3, the firefighters of Station 19 will soon face another tragedy.

Season 5 Episode 5, which airs this Wednesday at 10:50pm on TF1, is the scene of a natural disaster that claims the life of one of the firefighters. Dean Miller, played by Okieriete Onaodowani, will indeed lose his life in a gas pipeline explosion.

according to varietyHe is the actor who asked to leave the ABC series, which is currently in its fifth season, and felt it was time to move on. “It was a pleasure to play Dean“, he said. “Thanks to Shonda Rhimes, Stacy Mackey, Krista Vernow, Paris Barclay and ABC for letting me bring this to life..”

“I am grateful to be able to work with the most loving, kind and dedicated team. And above all, thank you to the fans for giving Dean so much love. I hope this inspires you to change your world for the better. Be the change!“

At the start of Station 19 Season 5 Episode 5, which aired last night on ABC, Dean is hesitant to accept a job offer in Oakland that would allow him to develop the Crisis One program he created to send nonviolent rescuers—instead of police officers—to emergencies. Intervention in situations.

But his reflection is interrupted by the explosion of a gas pipeline, which mobilizes all the firefighters of the 19th station. As they go door to door to evacuate residents of the affected area, the new house explodes. The explosion knocked Dean to the ground.

Ben, who finds the young man unconscious, then tries to resuscitate him in an ambulance en route to Grace Hospital in Seattle. The episode ends with Dean going into cardiac arrest. The crossover sequel sees the firefighters trying to cope with his death.

Vicki (Barrett Doss) is of course the most affected by this tragedy, as she has an ambiguous relationship with him. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Ben decide to say hello to Dean’s daughter after the promise Ben made to him.

Krista Vernoff, showrunner of Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, also spoke about Okieriete Onaodowani’s departure. “I am a better artist and a better person because I had the opportunity to work with Okieriete Onaodowan“, she said.

“I am saddened by the loss of Dean Miller and the fact that I will no longer be able to write for Oak. Mukha is an open-minded person and was ready to explore new artistic horizons. I can’t wait to see what he does in the future. It will be strong, deep and brave, because oak is all that.“

The sudden death of this iconic character has serious implications for the future of firefighters at Station 19. Will Benny be able to win custody of Pruitt? Will the budding relationship between Vicki and Theo survive this tragedy? Who will take the torch of the first crisis? The answer in the next episodes of Season 5 of Station 19.