Chicago Fire Season 12’s Premiere Was A Letdown In One Major Way
The highly anticipated premiere of Chicago Fire’s 12th season finally arrived, leaving fans eager to dive back into the world of Engine 51 and the fearless firefighters who call it home. While the episode, titled "Down Is Better," delivered on its promise of intense action and dramatic plot twists, it fell short in one major way: the lack of character development.
As the episode kicked off, it was clear that the writers had a lot to cover. The premiere jumped right into the action, with the team responding to a devastating warehouse fire that claimed the life of a young girl. The incident sent shockwaves through the firehouse, and the team was left reeling from the loss.
However, amidst the chaos and destruction, it felt like the characters took a backseat to the plot. While we got glimpses of their emotional struggles and reactions to the tragedy, we didn’t get to see much in the way of character development. It was as if the writers were so focused on setting up the season’s storylines that they forgot to give us the character moments that make Chicago Fire so beloved.
Take, for example, Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer). As the team’s leader, he’s always been a steady presence, but in this premiere, he felt almost absent. We saw glimpses of his grief and frustration, but we didn’t get to see much of his usual humor or wit. It was as if he was just going through the motions, reacting to the situation rather than driving it.
Similarly, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) seemed like a distant second to the plot. His storyline, which involved a personal vendetta against the firehouse’s new captain, felt like a afterthought. We didn’t get to see much of his trademark bravado or arrogance, and his interactions with the rest of the team felt forced.
The one character who did get some attention was Gabby Dawson (Monica Raymund), who made a surprise return to the show. Her storyline, which involved helping a group of children escape the warehouse fire, was heartwarming and well-done. However, even her scenes felt a bit rushed, and we didn’t get to see much of her character development.
Overall, the premiere of Chicago Fire’s 12th season was a letdown in one major way: the lack of character development. While the plot was intense and dramatic, it felt like the writers forgot to give us the character moments that make the show so beloved. Here’s hoping that future episodes will focus more on the characters and less on the plot, because when it comes down to it, that’s what makes Chicago Fire so special.
What did you think of the premiere? Were you disappointed by the lack of character development? Let us know in the comments!