After nearly two weeks of no new eps it is time for The Recap:
MED: Choi brought on a new doctor, Archer, to help him run things after the previous ep's chaos. A doc with a deep past with Choi who may do more harm than good. Maggie and her husband have to make a difficult decision on the fate of Auggie. With a powerful revaluation of Maggie's own past. Dr Manning has to face a health crisis close to home which Will nearly complicates things. Last the fate of Dr Charles daughter (who was suppose to move to "arafreekingzonia") is decided in a pure dramatic way. Very good ep with a few twists and turns.
FIRE: Brett and her new BF take off. With Casey dealing with deep jealousy and still dealing with issues from his ex-wife (Gabby). Severide had to deal with a fire at the house he grew up and helping a young man who blames himself for his mother's condition. Cruz is trying to find out new products to expand on after the success of "The Slammer". A fun ep that does little to prepare you for the drama that is coming next.
PD: The story starts off in dramatic fashion with a old cop shooting an unarmed black man. Which sets the stage for an epic arrest with Ruzack and Atwater. An ambush and riots make returning the old cop to the police difficult as all three are being hunted. The ending is dramatic with use of classic TV Tropes. Not to mention the excessive use of "lead salad". However the ep also touches on the current climate of police. Powerful ep that is almost a bottle ep.
A note on the PD season: It seems the show is taking a head on view when it comes to the police issues. Instead of ignoring and pretending it doesn't happen. The show takes a direct view and we tend to see things though Atwater's eyes. This ep is a clear case of it while still keeping the hard edge the show is very much known for.
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