With One Chicago making its exciting return this week, let's take a moment to recap Episode 12!
Chicago Med "In The Wake"
Asher and Charles are dealing with a situation involving a pregnant woman who was pushed off but actually jumped as she is struggling with voices in her head. In parallel, Asher is confronting his relationship with Ripley while coping with the grief of losing his friend, mainly because he didn't come home the previous night after drinking with the guys. It may not seem significant to him, but this will put their relationship in a difficult position. This doesn't end after another night of drinking with the guys. Ripley decides to leave but gets into a confrontation with a guy outside the bar, and the guy gets TKO'd by him.
In the meantime, Jackie shares with Charles that her husband has requested to relocate and take their daughter with him. This situation has blossomed deeper, but how long can they pretend it's just a friendship? It seems to have grown into so much more, doesn't it?
Goodwin is navigating the challenges of PTSD and is encountering the person who hurt her. She's seeking help from a specialist who is experienced in these situations. However, as she explores the possibility of finding a new therapist, it feels difficult because she still sees the person sitting across from her.
Archer sees Margo returning to Med with a patient and tries to avoid her after what he calls a break-up. However, technically, it wasn't a break-up; it was more like him ghosting her. Yikes! Archer eventually talks to her, and the two find common ground. I believe they should give it another shot. Archer might have crossed the line when she fired his son.
Meanwhile, Ripley is navigating the challenges of helicopter parents bringing in their daughter, who seems to suffer from the stomach flu. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Ripley discovers that Doris accidentally administered the wrong dosage of pain medication intended for another patient. This mishap stems from the ED receiving new supplies and a tech unavailable until later.
When Lenox discovers this, she attempts to have Maggie fire Doris. However, Maggie stands her ground, explaining to Lenox that if Doris goes, she'll have to leave, too. Lenox will then have to address her concerns with the board about the situation.
"In The Wake" offers an exhilarating journey filled with drama, captivating stories, and dynamic character interactions that keep you on the edge of your seat! Similar to the Asher-Ripley relationship, he may be facing some tough challenges with his grief and drinking. Could this lead to a break-up by the season's end? And could there be another chance for Asher-Archer? I truly enjoyed watching CCH Pounder and S. Epatha Merkerson in this episode! Growing up, these two were the shining stars of 90s television dramas, with Pounder captivating us on ER and Merkerson commanding Law & Order. It's wonderful to see them shine together.
Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
Chicago Fire "Relief Cut"
While on a call of a car accident, 51 discovers that the closed water hydrant is quite a distance away. After the rescue, Herrmann and Kylie teamed up to discover what happened to the missing hydrants, uncovering that they had been stolen for cash. They swiftly set up a tracker, much like the one used by the victim in the crash, to trace where the hydrants are headed. Their efforts paid off, and later, Herrmann shared this critical information with the new city treasurer, which was the only way Christopher Herrmann would do it.
Stella's cousin, Cole, comes into the city for a visit but has some beef with Severide after he believes that he has kept Stella away from her family for 10 years. Of course, this isn't true, and after telling Kidd this, she talks to her cousin about it and tells him that she felt embarrassed about her drug problem and her ex-husband as well. But all in all, things are good with Severide and Cole.
On the other hand, Stella shares with Kelly her desire to start a family, but she doesn't want to get pregnant and is open to adoption, which Kelly fully supports. They might be revisiting a storyline from Casey-Dawson about adoption (let's hope it turns out better this time, right?).
In the episode, Ritter deals with relearning a technique and a break-up that he didn't think was coming. But Violet and Novak helped remove his mind from the break-up with a night out. Cole and Novak had a one-night stand, which made the following day a bit awkward for the trio to see.
"Relief Cut "was another fantastic episode, with a captivating narrative and insightful character growth. It was incredibly heartwarming to watch Stella and Kelly explore her family history and come to terms with the idea of starting a family through adoption. The story of Herrmann and Kylie, as they set out on their adventure to track down the missing water hydrants, was such a treat! Seeing them evolve into mentors and mentees is genuinely inspiring. While Ritter's storyline had its moments, the break-up with his boyfriend felt a bit expected, as it was clear that things weren't going smoothly since he wasn't quite ready to take that big step of moving in together. I'm no relationship expert, but shouldn't be in a relationship take more than a year to move in?
Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
Chicago P.D. "The Good Shepherd"
When the body of a teenager was discovered during an arrest, the Intelligence team took action by going undercover at the juvenile facility where the young victim had been. Torres, who has had a personal connection to the facility since his time there at age 15, was chosen for this important mission.
As Torres begins his undercover work, he quickly uncovers a hidden burner phone belonging to one of the teens. This phone is filled with photos of other juvenile teens, and it's concerning because the Intelligence sees this as a potential case of sex trafficking. Just as Torres rescues another teen, the team gets information that the ringer is one of the guards from the facility. Just when they get to the guard's house, Torres tries to reason with him but shoots him as he wouldn't put the gun down.
"The Good Shepherd" was another delightful episode, spotlighting Torres again, blending with his faith and professionalism. Although some individuals may feel cautious about characters and their religious beliefs, I enjoy watching these character development episodes. They beautifully showcase a more relatable, human side of the characters involved. The story might have felt a little predictable, but wow, Beginjam Levy Aguilar's performance was truly outstanding!
Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.
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