Is Ripley's career at Med at risk? Carver's secret has come to light. Will Atwater be able to help a friend that's connected to a murder case? Let's dive into this week's exciting episodes of One Chicago!
Chicago Med "Take a Look in the Mirror"
Following the previous episode's suspenseful cliffhanger, where Ripley finds himself in a tough spot, he reencounters the same guy—this time, he’s brought into Med with some serious injuries from their earlier fight. Ripley is eager to make amends, but soon, the truth comes to light, and Goodwin isn't too pleased. As a result, she gives him a temporary suspension and calls for a board hearing. Unfortunately, it seems like Goodwin isn’t the supportive figure he hoped for; she’s leaning toward firing him. Yikes!
Meanwhile, Asher is caring for a patient facing the formidable challenge of an ectopic pregnancy. She’s hesitant to share this news with her fiancé because they want to save themselves for marriage. However, during the preparation for surgery, the patient accidentally reveals what’s going on. This leads to a conversation with her fiancé, but the outcome isn’t quite what Asher or any of us might have hoped for.
Also around Med:
When a patient arrives after a motorcycle accident and unexpectedly finds his lung popping out (yes, really!), Lenox and Howard step in to figure out how to assist him. Although Lenox aims not to "hold her hand" during this case, she cannot help but feel a twinge of jealousy when Dr. Hayes chooses Howard's treatment idea. Still, it brings her joy to see Howard learning and growing.
Maggie assists a dementia patient unaware of their identity until discovering the patient is transgender and has missed medication. Just before receiving news of being placed in LGBTQ memory care, Maggie gives her a makeover that brings a smile and helps her recognize herself once more again.
Jackie's trial is approaching, and there's been tension between her and Charles this week. When news broke about a doctor on trial in Gaffney, Charles stepped up, taking another doctor’s place and supporting Jackie with her child custody issues. However, when the lawyer asked if he loved Jackie, he said, "No," but we all know he was not truthful. To complicate matters, Jackie realizes Charles can't stop being the psychiatrist and can't really separate.
"Take a Look in the Mirror" was an enjoyable episode, even with a few predictable moments, like Ripley coming to the aid of the guy who got into a fight in the previous episode. I understand how he feels at that moment, dealing with high levels of guilt, but he knows he should let Archer handle the case. It feels like Ripley's stepping into Halstead's shoes with Goodwin! The standout part of this episode is Maggie and her patient, who is dealing with dementia. It was heartwarming, and I reached for the tissues.
Watching the Lenox-Howard mentorship was genuinely delightful. It was inspiring to see how Lenox guided her student in discovering her own voice. The entire experience turned out wonderfully, leading to a special moment shared between Lenox and Hayes again. I'm really impressed with Charles and Jackie this week! Jackie seems to understand Charles significantly, and she doesn't need to be a psychiatrist to know him well. I believe this isn’t the last we’ll see of their dynamic; I have a feeling they might end up as a couple by the season finale. What do you all think?
All in all, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
Chicago Fire "Born of Fire"
In this week's episode, we get to know Carver as he faces a challenging moment during one of his meetings. It's been twenty-two days since his last drink, and he’s really working hard to stay on track. Thankfully, he meets a great guy named Lee at the meeting, who steps in as a supportive mentor when Carver needs a boost. However, things take a strange turn when Lee starts posing as Carver, leading to unexpected events like breaking into Violet's apartment and demanding she leave Carver alone. The heart of the story is that Violet is well aware of Carver's struggles over the past few weeks, and she’s there to lend her support, even alongside Molly.
In the meantime, Violet helps her boyfriend with a case involving a paramedic facing a lawsuit. To her surprise, it turns out to be Lenox, the floater from last year! After Violet takes a moment to really listen to him, she realizes what happened, and together, they uncover that he genuinely did everything right during that call.
This week, Kelly plays the heroic role of Batman, rescuing someone choking on the zipline! After such an exciting adventure, Stella encourages Kelly to create something unique inspired by the call for Girls on Fire. When Cruz steps in to help plan it, everything is on the right track. However, when Kelly shares his idea, it turns out to be over-the-top for even 14-year-old girls. Ultimately, Kelly decides to stick with Cruz's more realistic approach.
Speaking of Stella and Kelly (like there couldn't be more about them this week), things pick up where we left off, with Stella and Kelly moving forward with the adoption. I even asked Brett for advice. And it looks like baby Stellaride is coming soon to Chicago Fire.
After hearing about a firefighter retiring and moving to Florida, Herrmann wants to create a signature cocktail at Molly's. While there was some trial and error, they finally found it, and all Herrmann needed to do was lower the price. However, the moral of this story might be the conversation between Herrmann and Mouch about moving forward in being Chief and Captain 51.
"Born of Fire" might be a playful name for a cocktail, but this week's episode truly delivered! We were treated to a fantastic rescue by Severide, and it was so exciting to see Carver growing as a character. How Carver and Violet's relationship evolves adds a lovely layer of depth that we appreciate. And we can't overlook how Violet stepped up to help Lenox, even after what happened last year with 51. And, of course, how adorable would it be if baby Stellaride arrived by the end of the season? We loved that they included another Brett reference!
All in all, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
Chicago P.D. "Street Jesus"
In Kevin's community, a tragic incident occurs when an innocent Black child loses their life, prompting the Intelligence team to investigate the victim's background in connection with a drug bust that went awry. However, it turns out that the person linked to the shooting is Kevin's partner, who initially started helping him raise funds for a community center in the neighborhood. This connection makes it difficult to defend his friend from the report. Despite this, he confides in Voight, resulting in a tense reaction. Ultimately, Kevin makes the necessary adjustments, but sadly, his friend is caught in the crossfire suspect, as he was wired during his interaction with the suspect.
"Streat Jesus" truly shines as a wonderfully crafted, character-driven episode! LaRoyce Hawkins gives a fantastic performance as Atwater, effortlessly balancing the challenges of being both a detective and a community leader. The dynamic between him and Ruzek brings back that classic tension that arises from differing perspectives while working on the case. This episode is wonderfully put together, with Rick Eid co-writing it; I particularly loved the moments where we hear the voice-over just before transitioning to a scene, like when Atwater and Ruzek are interviewing the victim's family or when Atwater discusses his connection to the case with his friend.
Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.
What did you think of this week's episodes of One Chicago? What was your favorite? What stood out to you? Leave a comment!
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