Understanding: This Is Us "The Ride"

 

The pressure of being a parent begins with the first car ride home. That's what this week's episode of This Is Us showed us with a few surprises. 

This Is Us "The Ride" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of This Is Us. 

"The Ride" 

A series of car rides propel the Pearson's towards new stages of their lives.

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This looks to be another good episode. The ride home after the birth of a child or children is the biggest moment in the parent's lives. While this isn't the first time with Kate and Toby, it is with Kevin and Madison. But the one thing that will be concerning will be Jack's drinking. That's probably the biggest bummer from the promo. 

What are your thoughts on the upcoming episode? Leave a comment below.

You can catch This Is Us Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Connecting: This Is Us "In The Room"

 

Just as we're awaiting the arrivals of the new generation of Persons, this past week's episode might have outshined with another story that's well connected than just being related.

 "In the Room" was another amazing and moving hour episode that's while playing with the emotion and sometimes intense. Whether it's Randall and Beth being there for Madison, as she's dealing with intense labor, until (spoiler alert) Kevin gets there in time to see their two kids. Kate thinks that Chloe might have second thoughts, but meets her new baby girl. 

Let's not forget seeing Jack and Rebecca taking a trip to the cabin without the kids for the first time; while dealing with a busted pipe that has ruined some of the kid's artwork, except for one. And Kevin and Randall finally having a short talk but meaningful talk.

But while those had such amazing and powerful moments, the one literally really connected to the theme of this episode. The episode tells the story of Nasir and Esther Ahmed from the time that they met, the birth of their son, and learning about the work that Nasir had begun to work, developing a program that will have people connecting virtually through computers. 

The story was beautifully well-told and pretty much won over this episode. It's gotta be right up there maybe top five, top three of the best so far this season. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9.5/10.

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You can catch This Is Us Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Jay's Call: Chicago PD "Equal Justice"

 Has Jay taken a play from Voight's playbook? Here's a recap of this week's Chicago PD.

As the Intelligence Unit does a stakeout, their cover gets blown when they spot someone who's taken a car full of heroin. They quickly learn that the man, Lateral Wade, is not only working for the gang but also trying to find his son's killer, who he believes is the gang leader. 

Jay and the team try to work with the father, trying to get in with the gang, but they fail after the father sees the gang leader's car. After that deal has failed, Jay learns that the father's son might not have been killed over drugs but of a relationship with a young woman, who happens to be in a relationship with one of the gang members. 

Just as the Intelligence Unit made an arrest, gunshots were heard, and they found their suspect dead. Jay spots the runaway car and learns that it's the father. As Jay talks with Voight about the situation, Jay decides to arrest the father, yet tells him to lawyer up and keep quiet. 

"Equal Justice" was an excellent episode. Lawrece Gilliard, Jr. was fantastic as Lateral Wade, the father who seeks explanations for the death of his son. Even Jesse Lee Soffer was good, and the bond that the two characters had during this episode was delightful. 

It did leave Halstead with a situation that you would think he would just arrest. Still, during that scene, when talking to him about fathers and sons, he had a whole different feeling that not only had him capture Wade but advised him to lawyer up and keep quiet. 

Was it a play from Voight's playbook? We have seen it all the time. Had Jay become more like Voight? That's tough to say.

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10. 

What did you think of the episode? Leave a comment below!

You can catch Chicago PD on Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC.

This Is Us "In The Room" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of This Is Us.

"In The Room"

The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance. 

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I'm really looking forward to this week's episode so much. I just wonder (if possible) that Kevin will get to Madison before the babies are born. But from the short description of this episode, it looks like he may not.  I'm sure that the writers will have come up with a magical moment. 

I just wonder what the milestone moment would be for the flashback storyline in this episode. 

What do you think of this week's episode? Excited? Leave a comment!

You can catch This Is Us Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC. 

Understand This: Chicago Fire "Blow This Up Somehow"

 

Another exciting week on Chicago Fire. Here's a recap!

During a call to a crash at a gas station, Casey learns that Gallo has overstepped his order but instead saved a woman who was unconscious and surrounded by gasoline. Casey disciplines Gallo for a couple of days, but after a few days, he and Gallo talk about the situation and come to an understanding. 

Meanwhile, it looks like Casey's new love life looks to be taking off, but as she comes to visit him at 51, she notices the way that he looks at Brett, who is on a call. Soon, the two broke things off until Casey could figure out his feelings about Brett again.

Also, Brett and Mackey deal with discipline from the paramedic board as they are questioning why, after a max of fentanyl on a patient who sawed his leg off, wasn't working. They figured that the couple had ripped them off after a call. They finally busted them as someone made a 911 call using the same emergency. 

Kidd is stressing out not only about work and the Lieutenant exam but also over Severide. She talks with Boden about maybe taking a year off for the exam. Still, when Severide learns about what's going on, he talks with her about not quitting and soon tells her the truth about what's been going on; while she understands, she doesn't care as she's her person and doesn't back down and would never let Severide go. 

"Blow This Up Somehow" was an excellent episode and probably one of my favorite rewatchable episodes for the season. There was so much fun in this episode, not only with Cruz-Herrmann-Mouch and Mouch's tattoo, as that was too funny, but also the Severide and Casey moment in the loft talking about their situation with Stella and Sylvie. 

I'll admit I'm so glad that Severide finally talked with Stella, not only to encourage her but also to explain why he's been so distant with her. Even though I thought that it would take a turn for the worst, I was happy to see it end the way it did.

The Gallo and Casey thing was good, and it's good to see Gallo stand his ground and learn a bit from Casey's experience. And while agreeing to what Gallo had to do then, Casey was fitting that he should have radio quickly. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10. 

What did you think of this week's episode? With Stella and Kelly back together, is the next thing a ring? How long will it take for Casey and Brett to embarrass their feelings again? How long will it take for Cruz to tell everyone about the baby? Leave a comment!

You can catch Chicago Fire on Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Facing the Situation: Chicago Med "Don't Want to Face This Now"

 

Talk about facing the situation this week on Chicago Med.

The Trip: This Is Us "There"

 

With Madison going into labor, will Kevin get there in time with her? 

One Chicago Preview: Chicago Med "Better Is The Enemy Of Good"/ Chicago Fire "Dead of Winter"/ Chicago PD "Instinct"

 

Here's a preview of the upcoming new episodes of One Chicago. 

Chicago Med

"Better Is The Enemy of Good"

Will runs into trouble when one of his trial patients falls ill. His own stress and symptoms have Ethan struggling to get through the day.

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Chicago Fire

"Dead of Winter"

A fire at a homeless encampment leaves Severide and Casey searching for answers. Cruz is shaken up after a close call. Ritter lends a helping hand to a victim. 

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Chicago PD

"Instinct" 

After series of deadly ambushes, the team goes undercover to bring down a dangerous new drug dealer who is determined to push out the competition. Ruzek's informant proves to be a loose cannon that could upset the whole operation.

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Excited for next week's new episodes? Which are you looking most forward to? Leave a comment below!

You can catch Chicago Med, Fire, and PD Wednesdays beginning at 8/7c on NBC,  You can catch all episodes of One Chicago on Peacock TV.

Brooklyn Nine Nine to End After Season 8

 

Looks like the Nine-Nine will be saying goodbye, but we have some time before that will happen.

On Thursday, NBC has announced that Brooklyn Nine-Nine will wrap its run with Season Eight, which has been pushed to the 2021-2022 TV season. The farewell season will consist of just 10 episodes, which will mark the series' shortest season.

"I'm so thankful to NBC and Universal Television for allowing us to give these characters and our fans the ending they deserve," executive producer Dan Goor said. "When Mike Schur and I first pitched the pilot episode to Andy (Sandberg), he said, 'I'm in, but I think the only way to tell this story is over exactly 153 episodes,' which was crazy because that was exactly the number Mike and I had envisioned.

"I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for eight seasons," Goor's statement continues. "They are not only among the most talented people in the business, they are all good human beings who have become a family. But most of all, I feel lucky that we have had the best fans in the world. Fans who literally saved us from cancellation. Fans who fill us with joy. Ending the show was a difficult decision, but ultimately, we felt it was the best way to honor the characters, the story, and our viewers. I know some people will be disappointed it's ending so soon, but honestly, I'm grateful it lasted this long. Title of my sex tape."

Brooklyn Nine-nine first premiered on Fox in 2013, where it ran for five seasons before it got canceled n 2018. Within 48 hours, NBC swooped in and rescued the cop comedy. Its seventh season wrapped last April and culminated in the birth of Jake and Amy's son Mac.

In July, series star Terry Crews revealed that the first four scripts for Season Eight had been scrapped in light of the nationwide protest against police violence following the horrifying murder of Goerge Floyd. Soon after, Samberg confirmed that B99 was "taking a set back" as the cast, writers and producers contemplated "how you make a comedy show about police right now"

As a result of the delay, we'll have to wait at least seven more months to see what changes were made.

I'll admit that I'm a bit sad and depressed that this great comedy is coming to an end. But I could have a sense that this upcoming season might be its last from the changes to the scripts and Samberg's statement about how to make a comedy about the police. But seeing that the series hasn't made the fall or spring schedule yet was the clue. 

I love this series and it's going to hard to see it go but eight seasons that's a lot of shows. We should be proud that this show lasted this long. 

What did you think of the news? Leave a comment below.

You can catch all seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on the NBC streaming service Peacock TV.

Changes and Reflections: Chicago Med "When Your Heart Rules Your Head"/ Chicago Fire "My Lucky Day"

"When Your Heart Rules Your Head" 

When a depressed and suicidal patient comes into Med after trying to end his wife's suffering from her illness, Dr. Choi believes that the right thing to do is turn the patient into PD. While Noah, who disagrees, does the unthinkable as he helps the patient end his life. But in this case, while Noah wasn't turned into PD for his actions, Choi decides to let him go. 

Meanwhile, Halstead is put in a situation with April, who believes that their patient is the perfect fit for his trial, but barely makes the mark. That is until Halstead gives the patient fluids and decides that he's fit for his practice. While Dr. Charles continues to fight for custody for his daughter to not move to Arizona, Anna visits with Natalie and, while asking for birth control but instead learns that she's pregnant. 

"When Your Heart Rules Your Head" was a good episode, but I thought that the Noah storyline was bound to happen. I wasn't disappointed with the storyline as it gave some excellent moments with Ethan and April, but I think it's time Noah moves on from Med. I do applaud for what Noah had done as it was set in good attention. 

I really enjoyed the Halstead-April storyline and Natalie and Anna storyline that was a bit better than Noah's. I think the outcome of what we have learned from Anna would have a more significant effect, and maybe that comes in the next episode since she didn't tell Dr. Charles at the end about her pregnancy. And Halstead, who's trying to make his trial perfect (they have to make their date solid and perfect), did something outstanding to put a patient in his practice. 

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

"My Lucky Day"

Herrmann and Cruz ride up the elevator on a fire call at a high-rise building that would soon get trapped. With the loss of communication with the team, Cruz and Herrmann try to find a way to get out while the elevator cable wires are snapping off. 

They would hear the team in danger and Mouch trapped. Trying to keep calm, both Herrmann and Cruz talk tell their stories outside the firehouse that includes bringing children into the world. 

"My Lucky Day" might be one of my top five favorite bottle episodes of Chicago Fire. Let me just say that rule #1 of going into an elevator never talks about it's your lucky day because it's going to be not such a lucky one like Herrmann just had. 

All kidding to the side, this might have been the spotlight show of the week, in my opinion! This episode played so well to my emotions with the intensity, heartwarming, and fear of the team's going on.

Who isn't over the moon with Cruz's news (spoiler alert: Cruz and Chole are expecting their first child). 

Overall, I give this episode a 9.5/10.

What did you think of these episodes? Leave a comment below!

You can catch Chicago Med and Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 8/7c and 9/8c on NBC. 

Parenthood: Chicago PD "Unforgiven"/"In Your Care"

 

"Unforgiven"

When the Intelligence Unit gets a case of a murdered Chicago police officer, the team tries to figure out whether he was killed as a dirty cop or a cop doing a good item. Upton and Halstead learn one of the suspects held a grudge against the cop, which later indicates that the cop was helping a domestic abuse victim and that the victim's ex-boyfriend was the suspect. 

Meanwhile, Voight tries to get the Dupety Superintendent on board with the investigation while also trying his best to get the cop's family his pension. And while Upton and Halstead's relationship grows, she gets news of her father's health and tries to visit him at Med.

I enjoyed this episode; it's probably one of my rewatchable favorites with the extreme case of the week and whether or not this cop was good or bad. I admit I ate whatever from the Upton and Halstead scenes while enjoying Upton's battle to see her father. I think at the end (spoiler alert: she did see him), she'll regret not seeing him. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

"In Your Care"

When the Intelligence Unit gets a case of a rash of carjackings and learns that the offenders happen to be teenagers who are part of a teen prostitution ring that is about to be aged out from the fostering system. While only capturing one of the teenagers, the rest would flee to where they were planning to go, Georiga. 

Meanwhile, whether or not they are back in a relationship, Burgess and Ruzek seem to be in a good place. That is until during this case when Burgess reunites with Mykala at the foster building and learns that her foster mom is having difficulty taking care of her. Soon, the foster mom gives back Mykala, and Burgress jumps to taking care of her, which puts her relationship with Ruzek on hold (I assume as he had a different opinion on the idea). 

"In Your Care" was an excellent episode, and while I thought the case of the week was good, it had its moments. This episode was one of Burgess's best, with her deciding whether or not to take Mykala in her care while taking on this case. 

Marian Squerciati gives another good performance, along with Patrick Flueger and even LaRoyce Hawkins. Their character gave Burgess some excellent and heartwarming advice on whether or not to take care of Mykala. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

What did you think of these episodes? Leave a comment below!

You can catch Chicago PD on Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC. 

This Is Us "A Long Road Home"/""Birth Mother"

 

"A Long Road Home" 

While Kate and Toby visit her ex-boyfriend, we revisit the 18-year-old Kate when she's planning to get an abortion. During the mandatory waiting period, she sees Marc, but after hearing him apologize, he's still the same person and decides to leave and have the abortion. Meanwhile, in the present, Kate visits Marc, who's not doing too well, and tells him that he hurt her, but she's happy now with what she's got with her family and leaves, driving off with Toby. 

Randall and Beth try to figure out whether or not a stranger (Hai) knows his biological mother, as said in a letter. After figuring things out and talking to Kevin, Randall, and Beth called Hai and chatted and even planned a visit to meet with him.

Kevin learned that his film will be relocated shortly, close to Madison's due date. Kevin revisited when Randall called to tell him he should leave Sophie after meeting a talent agent. Kevin calls Randall, and while they talk, they make their peace. 

This was a great episode from beginning to end, with great performances from Chrissy Metz and Hannah Zeile. That moment when Metz's Kate meets with Marc for the first time in years and returns the disease" that he left with her (the pain). That was a powerful and applause-worthy performance. The Kevin and Randall scene when they made their peace was a bit short, but after watching it for the second time, I loved it, and it had me grabbing the tissues. 

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

"Birth Mother"

Beth and Randall travel to Louisiana, where they meet Hai and listen to the story of Randall's birth mother. The first 

I love this episode! This episode will probably be my favorite of the season so far. This episode was well-written, with well-developed characters, and the performances were from Sterling K. Brown, Jennifer C. Holmes, and Angela Gibbs. 

This episode is worthy of an Emmy nomination for writing and performance. If you haven't watched this episode, please do so. 

What did you think of these episodes? Leave a comment below!

This Is Us returns Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 9/8c on NBC.

One Chicago Day Virtual Event

 

After we just had the Super Bowl yesterday, get ready for another big event One Chicago Day!

One Chicago Day has been set but it will be a virtual event this time. There will be games, interviews, set tours, and more. It's all set to One Chicago YouTube channel. 

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The event is set for Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 5/4c on One Chicago YouTube Channel.

Excited about the event? Leave a comment below!

One Chicago Preview: Chicago Med "Don't Want To Face This Now"/ Chicago Fire "Blow This Up Somehow"/Chicago PD "Equal Justice"

 Here's a preview of this week's episode of One Chicago. 

Chicago Med 

"Don't Want to Face This Now"

Dr. Choi helps a patient with chronic pain find a solution. Dr. Halstead considers a new path. Dr. Charles and Anna bond over a scary situation.

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Chicago Fire

"Blow This Up Somehow"

Gallo makes a split-second decision during a dangerous fire rescue leaving Casey steaming that his direct orders were not obeyed. Kidd feels a strain in her relationship with Severide. And Brett and Mackey find themselves searching for answers following a series of suspicious calls.

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Chicago PD

"Equal Justice"

Halstead and Ruzek try to infiltrate a crime ring and encounter a complicated situation. The team recruits an unlikely ally to help solve a murder.

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I can't wait for this week's episodes of One Chicago. Looks like Fire and Med will be once again high drama. It seems that Dr, Charles might be learning soon about his daughter's pregnancy. Will and Ethan, let's see who wins this battle. I'm going with Will. 

While on Fire, Severide and Kidd's relationship looks to be not going the way we had hoped. Come on Kelly, tell her already! Looks like Gallo might have gone heroic again, but does going against Casey's order was the right thing or not? And looks like we get a little Brett and Casey scene this week (oh boy!). 

PD looks to be another good one with the team teaming up with a victim's father, who seeks revenge. I really don't have to worry about this one because PD has really stepped up the stories when it comes to crime-solving mysteries. I just wonder what we'll be getting without characters, maybe Halstead and Ruzek talking about their relationship with one another. That would be interesting. 

What are your thoughts going into this week's episodes? Leave a comment below.

You can catch Chicago Med, Fire, and PD Wednesdays beginning at 8/7c on NBC.