Denying the Inevitable: Chicago Med "More Harm Than Good"

A mysterious drug brings two patients that the doctors can't understand; while a Rhodes questions his father's surgery. Here's a recap!

When two patients come in the ED after taking a mysterious drug that literally puts them in severe pain; Ethan, Nataline, and Dr. Charles try to help them; but they don't want help. As one dies, Natalie tries her best to help the other one before she dies too, but still won't accept. Charles tries to figure out a way to get a court order but Natalie forces her patient to take the medicine that could stop the deadly drug from working. Even though it was wrong, Charles gets the patient to not only take some meds to help ease with the pain but get her on the treatment too; even though it just delay what they learned was a suicide attempt in a cult to save Earth.

Will not only deals with Natalie's new boyfriend, Phillip; but deals with a patient that's questionable about his involvement of kidney donation to his brother. After doing research, he's convinced that it's illegal and tries to get Goodwin to stop it. But by the time he chats with the patient he realizes that it could be alright.

Conner and Ava are at it again, but this time it's all Conner as his father is back in the ED; learns that his stint in his heart had a malfunction and needed surgery again. Rhodes's dad isn't too pleased about it and even threatens the head of the hospital about her contract. Conner tries to apologize to Ava but she tells him that he should apologize to the other things he's accused her of doing. She even tells him that him breaking up with her was still hard to get over. Now I'm back on her side now.

Ethan's sister returns to the ED but with Bernie. Bernie needs surgery but also needs to find a job and a new place for him, Emily and their baby to live. After coming to his senses, Ethan apologizes to Bernie about his actions and tells him whatever he needs he'll do it. Probably shouldn't have said that as Bernie asked for the blue pills.

"More Harm Than Good" was such an interesting episode. The stories were as interesting; even I believe kicked off to stories that we'll see by the end of the season. The medical case of the week was a real thrill; that had me on the edge of my seat even after learning the reason for the patient. I do feel the Conner and Ava story has run its course and I just hope it really comes to an end, even though the two won't be back in Season Five.

The Ethan and Bernie story was at times funny, but too a serious turn when Bernie asked Ethan for blue pills that just disliked him more. I see where Will was going and probably should have taken a better approach about Phillip with Natalie but that story of the kidney transplant was a very good story and even if the outcome wasn't what we expected. But I do stand with Will about Phillip and that he shouldn't have lied to Owen. Good story, good character development. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

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

A True Mystery Event: Chicago Fire "What I Saw"/ Chicago PD "Good Man" One Chicago Crossover Event

When lockboxes from apartment builds have been mysteriously missing, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD team up to solve in this crossover event.

"What I Saw"/"Good Man" was not your typical usual action-packed crossover episode event that we've had watched in the past six years. When Firehouse 51 gets a late call of an apartment fire, the building happens to be missing the keys from the lockbox. The issue pulls in Chicago PD that wants to one of 51, which happens to be Cruz, to go undercover at another firehouse and find the suspect. As Cruz goes to another firehouse, after watching each member; he's shocked to learn who it was and it lead his death.

Voight and the team take on the case and tried to get things in order; and learned that the firefighter wasn't a criminal at all, but instead trying to help these kids that were part of the firefighter program. These kids were trying to get out of a local gang that they've been a part of since they could remember. Atwater helps the kid get a confession from the gang leader about killing the firefighter and got him.

This was a way different kind of crossover episode vent than we are used to and I'd enjoyed it. It felt like a real mystery procedure. The performances from each of the show's cast were very good and the writing/story was good too with good character development and plot. Overall, I give this episode an 8,5/10.

You can catch Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 9/8c and Chicago PD Wednesdays 10/9c on NBC.

There For Each Other: Chicago Fire "The Plunge" "It Wasn't About Hockey"

"The Plunge"

When on a call, an accident occurs that hits close to home for one firefighter, while threats make one paramedic scared. Here's a recap!

When on a call, Herrmann and his crew rush but are followed by a wild driver who causes an accident. The crew stops and rescues what Herrmann learns was a teenager and saves him before the car bursts into flames. Later on, the aftereffects take Herrmann on an emotional spin and take it out on his son by punishing him for a dent in the car that happened two months ago. Soon, Herrmann's wife learns, and even Herrmann confronts his son and apologizes for his actions.

Froster deals with harassment from Shaw after she turns him down again. Soon, she and Brett get a call from Lakeshore about questionable actions from someone.  Foster not only tells Brett about the situation with Shaw but also Boden, and he tries to help but can't change the boss' mind at Lakeshore. After a call, Foster confronts Shaw and is outspoken about what he has down to her that not only the nurses and doctors hear but also the boss. As soon as Foster leaves to meet with Brett, Shaw runs out, and just as he threatens her, the entire Firehouse 51, with Boden speaking to Shaw and telling him to watch his step. He backs off and is gone for good!

Meanwhile, the team prepares to take the polar plunge in Lake Michigan and even tries to use tactics like taking cold showers, etc.  But the morning/afternoon of the event, everyone gets there, including Foster, and all raced to the water. Also, Casey and Severide get their bromance on by hitting the clubs, Kelly-style.

"The Plunge" was a fantastic episode with some great drama moments with Herrmann and thrilling moments with Foster and Brett. That scene when 51 comes to represent Foster was powerful. And I can't leave out a lot of humor from preparing for the polar plunge, but Casey and Severide had me smiling and laughing as it reminds me of the bond between Geroge Clooney and Anthony Edwards on ER. Strong character development with Foster and Herrmann. Even good writing for this episode. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

"It Wasn't About Hockey" 

"It Wasn't About Hockey" was the episode I have been waiting for since Gabby left Chicago Fire. We've seen Casey, Severide, and Dawson have their moment to shine, and this time, as I was hoping for Brett to have her episode to shine, it was a triple duty of women's power with not only Brett but Foster and Kidd. 

As Brett, Foster, and Kidd prepare for a Valentine's Day weekend together at Brett's mother's cabin, things take a turn when Brett and Foster witness a bus accident and must help save not only two teenagers but a farmer, too. There was no signal to call for help and no one for miles; they had to rely on their training and try to keep everyone alive. Soon, Kidd gets there and helps, and later, the hockey coach and player make it back with the police, ambulance, and firefighters. 
Meanwhile, with the girls gone, it's chili night at 51, with everyone battling to make the best chili and win the money pot. As everyone fixes their dish, even Casey and Severide get in on the action, but in the end, it isn't anyone from 51, as Brett and Foster's stand-by paramedics, who won it. Shocking to all. 

"It Wasn't About Hockey" might be one of my favorite episodes of the season. As I said earlier, I've been waiting for this episode since Monica Raymund left the show so we could see Kara Killmer get her time to shine. But it was even better with the teamwork of Killmer, Miranda Rae Mayo, and Annie Ilonzeh. The character development was good, and even the writing was good, with enough action and humor to balance the episode. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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

The Blacklist "Anna McMahon" Episode Preview

Here's a preview of this Friday's episode of The Blacklist.

"Anna McMahon"

Presidential adviser, Anna McMahon, faces off with Cooper and the Task Force in a winner-take0all race to locate the missing dossier containing details of a conspiracy against America.

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You can catch The Blacklist Fridays at 8/7c on NBC.

Thin Skin: Chicago Fire "Make This Right"

An accident gets a second look that will shock the Firehouse, while two firefighters are on no speaking terms, and a date doesn't end quite as well as someone had imagined. Here's a recap!

There's a blow-up in the firehouse, and it looks like someone was thinking of retirement. It was between Mouch and Otis, with each old and baby. Ritter tries to fix it multiple times. Finally, select the two when coming to Molly's for Trivial Game Night while wearing a ridiculous sweater.

Casey and Severide work on a case of a motorcycle accident that seemed to be a motorist error. Even though the motorist died, his son came to talk and believed that someone had happened because his father was a cautious driver. Casey and Severide looked around and even tried to find the GoPro camera the motorist loved carrying around when driving. After a rescue call, they searched around the accident area one more time and found the GoPro in the trash. The video shows the cop that was on the scene of the accident had caused the accident and tried to hide it.

Foster gets a visit from the doctor from the previous episode. She goes out with Dr. Shaw, and even though it went well, she stopped at her place. He came back to her to see if she would want to go out again, but she declined and broke off their relationship. Well, later on, he turns up at the Trivia Night and tells Foster that he's not going to give up; that quickly leaves her a bit worried.

"Make This Right" was an excellent episode. The episode kept me interested throughout the hour, and it was, at times, thrilling and funny too. I LOVED the Casey and Severide duo teamwork on solving the mystery of the accident, as it reminds me of the duo between Severide and Dawson or Dawson and Shay. The fight between Mouch and Otis was perfect, and I don't think the talk of retirement from Mouch is off the table yet. And the Foster and Shaw story was so thrilling and worrisome at the end.  This episode had strong character development and writing. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

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

Chose Your Path: Chicago Fire "You Choose"

Here's a recap of Chicago Fire episode "You Choose."

As Severide tries to move forward from his break up with Kidd; he spends his time not only at the firehouse but helping to restore someone's boat. He connects with his client's son; they bond so well that Severide understands what he's going through living with a wild father and not knowing your own mother. But the relationship gets toxic from the kid's father's perspective and threatens Severide; but instead, he leaves and went on to do his job.

It was later a call about a house fire happening at the same place where Severide was restoring the boat, but no one got hurt. The client gets mad and charges him for the fire. But Severide wasn't the one that caused it; he knew who it was but waited for him to show up. It was the kid. Severide told him that he has to choose what he wants to be: someone great or like his father.

While Severide was keeping himself busy; Kidd was too and decides to enter Tuesday into the dog competition. But the dog doesn't listen unless you tease him with peanut butter. By the for Tuesday to perform, it failed and everyone ran out thinking that Tuesday was killing a girl, but really given her doggie kisses.

Brett gets double duty: one a day date with Kyle and house hunting for Casey. In the end, Casey calls off the house hunting as he's gonna stay with Severide a bit longer. While Kyle tells her that he loves her after she offered to take him to see Stephen King and get his favorite book signed.

Forster gets upset after a call when she found the bus driver, who had a seizure while driving, medicine list; tried to get someone to tell her doctor. Later on, both Foster and Brett get a warning from their boss and Forster still wouldn't stop, but she finally meets and tells him and even maybe got a date out of it too.

"You Choose" was a very good episode, maybe not one of the best; but it had some really strong moments that pull you in. Also, moments that were just too funny as well like Kidd taking over training Tuesday instead of Trudy's friend. And I know I've been saying this since episode two but there was a moment between Brett and Casey that seem like a little push between one another when looking at each other. I'm just saying. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

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

Chicago Med "More Harm Than Good" Episode Preview

Here's a preview of this Wednesday's episode of Chicago Med.

"More Harm Than Good"

When Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning disagree on how to handle a patient who they discover is poisoning herself. Dr. Rhodes throws some serious accusations at Dr. Bekker. Dr. Halstead has suspicions about Natalie's new boyfriend and Dr. Choi tends to Bernie.

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You can catch Chicago Med Wednesday at 8/7c on NBC.