This week on Chicago Fire, we saw some of the most emotional moments of the season, from a heartbreaking loss to a major change for one of our favorite characters. Here's a recap and review.
"Carry Me"
In this emotional episode, Casey tries his best to save a friend from a career-ending decision. After a recent accident, Casey believes his friend's report was not his fault. He and Chief Boden talk to the heads of the fire committee, who confirm that Casey is in the clear. The committee also ensures the legacy of another firefighter, who died in the accident, remains intact. The good news is Casey's friend is joining House 51.
Meanwhile, Brett tries again to be Cruz and Otis' roommate. After a horrible interview, she wins them over with free parking tickets. After one day, she has everything in proper order and fashion, but Cruz apologizes after he freaks out from her moving his things around. All is cool—Brett would be a fantastic roommate to have.
The most difficult storyline is when Severide and Anna's relationship worsens as her cancer takes a wrong turn. After a call to a house fire, Severide discovers an elderly lady trying to save her things. At first, he doesn't understand why she was there, but Anna tells him it's not about the house, but the memories. Severide later returns to help the lady and tells Anna what he learned. When Anna's health worsens, she soon passes away. Watching Severide’s reaction was as painful as watching Dawson and Casey lose their child. After the funeral, Severide drives to the lady's house and helps her take down the board from her door to take with her.
Additionally, Cruz gets into a fight at a bar. As he tries to take the guy out for being a jerk, the man notices Cruz’s fire logo tattoo and runs off—not a good thing.
"Carry Me" was a very emotional and memorable episode. It's painful to watch Severide go through that, but admirable to see Casey and his friend on good terms after he helped him. The writing was excellent, and Taylor Kinney's performance was terrific. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.
"Sixty Days"
Things are changing. Casey's friend, Kannell, joins Squad 3, and Severide tries to make him feel at home by ensuring he does his job and helping him build a dryer for their firesuits. It was a nice, welcoming gesture.
Meanwhile, Cruz could face being fired or suspended, and asks Mouch to help. But Mouch learns of changes happening at the top office, including new laws. Mouch tries his best to help Cruz, but in the end, Cruz gets a 60-day suspension. Cruz is not happy with the result, blaming Mouch for being a slacker.
Dawson gets a visit from her father, who wants to spend time with her. After she turns him down, she goes to his place and finds him in a heated discussion with someone to whom he owes money. It gets worse when Dawson and Casey are about to have a nice date night, but they get a call from Herrmann that her dad is upset and drunk, as he lost his house.
"Sixty Days" seems to be a go-ahead for change for our favorite characters. I enjoyed this episode. It was a good one, and something I would want to look back on and watch again. The writing was good, and so was the acting. Overall, I give this episode a 7/10.
You can catch the season finale of Chicago Fire tonight at 10/9c on NBC.
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