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I started watching this show this week and made it to "Fishes" - I came here to see if I was the only one who thought it was unwatchable. I'm glad that I'm not the only one! I stopped halfway through and don't think I even want to finish it. Everyone screaming the same thing at the same time for the entire episode (I assume, even though I stopped halfway) was absolutely unnecessary and ridiculous. As an introvert, I just couldn't handle it. The whole show is a lot, but this episode just went to the extreme. I think I'll read a summary online and move on to the next episode.

Thanks, that makes sense. There should be 4 episodes left and it comes back on May 1.

Isn't that all he's ever done? His character is more of an observer than a talker. Sorry, I understand your point now, but I didn't notice that he was quieter than usual. Maybe he was, it just didn't stick out to me.

I agree, but I respect his privacy and don't mean to speculate. He's starting to look more like his old self as the season goes on, at least in my opinion. No, he doesn't write it, but if he tells TPTB that he's not 100% up to doing the more difficult scenes that require stuntwork, then they'll probably write him less strenuous scenes. I recently came across a video of him explaining that scene a few seasons back where Severide and Casey jumped off the top of the building into the river. Taylor and Jesse did the stunt themselves. He explained that they had one take to do it, and if you look closely, he's laughing at one part in anticipation of running and leaping. I presume that he does most if not all of his own stunts. This is another reason why I'm more hopeful for next season, and will try not to complain too much about this one... It's a rebuilding year, LOL.

I'm still enjoying the show, but this season isn't the best. I blame the writers' strike - only because everyone rushed to get shows back on the air. This happened after the last strike too, and great shows like Friday Night Lights, for example, had a horrible season and barely made it. I'm just giving this season a pass and am happy that it was renewed for next season. I hope the writers are saving their better ideas for next season when there will be more time to flesh them all out. That said, the revolving door of people is annoying. I'm also glad that Stella backed off. Didn't she help him with some investigations in the past? Why doesn't she just do that again, to keep an eye on him if she's so worried. Makes more sense than the nagging... I've been rewatching old seasons, and Stella doesn't bother me for the most part. I think that her purpose is to fill both the Shay and Gabby roles - the Gabby do-gooder who crosses the line "for good reason" but the street-smart Shay who can keep Severide in line. It hasn't always worked, obviously, but she's not nearly as bad as Dawson ever was. Is Carver just.... there? Seems like his only purpose is a pretty face, yet he's somehow become one of the leads?

Maybe I wasn't paying attention enough, but I don't understand what the complaint against Severide was about? He told a fire victim that she could come back to the house and they'd help her? They do that daily. Plus people just show up on their own looking for help as well. If that's all against the rules, then they should get a complaint filed every single episode.

Isn't he the one that wanted to do that to the ambulance?? Could you imagine... He kind of deserved it just for the thought alone. But maybe it's time for a new car.

The current outgoing Chief dismissed the charges. After Boden cornered her, Robinson said that she asked for the complaints to be expedited so that she could read them for herself. Once she saw what the complaints were really about, she dismissed them by saying these things are what she likes about Boden. Robinson's ridiculous threat was that once the current Chief and the interim Chief are gone, there will be no one left to protect Boden. That's why I think he'll be promoted anyway? And, well, she didn't kill him, but the last paramedic Chief did die... Hawkins.

Some scenes in tonight's episode were just... awkward. Anyone else think so or was it just me? Stella and Severide were fine when talking in his office, but their apartment scene seemed a little off. Also, Taylor's arm was not in the same place between the two camera angles and stuff like that bothers me. Otherwise, it was nice to hear that the writers remembered that Kelly was addicted once too, and brought it back up. They are good at forgetting the show's history. Weird that Gibson is gone already. I thought that he was a new season regular. His exit story just came out of nowhere, too. Anyone else think that Boden will be promoted against his wishes? And at least next week they'll fight a fire again! The hazmat calls are boring.

I just rewatched this episode, and I was thinking the same thing! Stella was her maid of honor - why??? Do they even know each other? The desire to show Brettsy and Stellaride walking down the aisle together shouldn't outweigh realism. Where were Chloe's parents? We met them when she was in the hospital. They have said she has a great relationship with them, but she didn't want her dad to walk her down the aisle? OK, maybe that's too traditional, but they should have at least been there... I didn't hate this episode like some others seem to, but the wedding part did have a lot of issues. The look on Severide's face as he was undressing Stella with his eyes during the ceremony was pretty good though.

https://parade.com/tv/is-taylor-kinney-leaving-chicago-fire-again-season-12 Some spoilers in this article for upcoming episodes.

Higher ratings is great. Maybe they'll get some budget back...

I suppose in the show's defense, they have said all along in past seasons that 51 is one of, if not the, busiest houses in the CFD. And they keep saying that Boden has his own way of doing things... So I guess to carry on the theme of attacking 51 is remaining consistent. (Personally, I forgot that they at least threw in those tidbits to try to explain, and have only been picking up on them since I started rewatching from the beginning.)

He looks good all the time, don't get me wrong. 😉 I just forgot that the slightly shorter hair was hot too. I do love me a Silver Fox, for sure...

I was so hoping that Boden would say something like "this again!?" at the end when it seems that the new paramedic chief or new paramedic has it out for the whole house. Seems like we get this plot every season? The patient had a spider in his mouth; they showed it quickly. Yes, it was gross. Severide doing Severide things... he faced armed drug dealers without any weapons and just had a hunch that Squad would show up? Or did he actually know they would? Cruz acted like it was his idea and Sev didn't know, so that was just dumb luck. Figures. Are the new police guys going to be recurring characters? Who cares. If Chicago One already has the Chicago PD people on payroll, just use them. There hasn't been a crossover in years... I guess that's out of the new budget?