Chicago Fire Review: When They See Us Coming (Season 6 Episode 18)

Is it just me, or does it feel like we’ve been here before?

Despite the fact that Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 18, “When They See Us Coming,” does something we’ve never specifically seen before, it feels… kind of like we have.

And look, these are the kinds of stories that make Chicago Fire what it is. We love Matt Casey and Kelly Severide first and foremost because of their willingness to go beyond their duties, to put themselves at risk, and to be great heroes.

This isn’t a regular day at Firehouse 51, and what makes everyone there most upset is how the FBI taking over their space is hurting what they do for the community — from birthing classes to Jo reaching out to a kid who needs a mentor.

That’s almost the bigger message. This firehouse is important to its community in so many more ways beyond saving people who are in immediate danger.

The plan to evacuate the apartment building and take in the FBI agents in uniforms is smart, and for the most part, it works. It also wouldn’t be possible if not for a grateful father and the trust he has in Matt Casey.

Even though Casey and Severide wind up being held at gunpoint, it’s hard to believe even for a second that their lives are in danger.

That doesn’t mean this all ends perfectly well, either.

As glad as I am to see Casey and Severide get out of there alive, it doesn’t sit well to watch these two men be gunned down the way they are. We know they’re bad guys and we’re supposed to want justice, but the weapons used and that last visual of them lying there is haunting.

Back at home, Severide and Stella find Severide’s mom packing her things. She and Benny are over, just like that, and it’s her son’s fault.

There’s more to unpack here than what we’re given. It’s Severide’s fault because earlier in the episode he has words with his dad that are clearly difficult for him to hear no matter how much he fires back.

Severide’s only motive here is to protect his mother, and that’s something I want to know more about.

Stella and Severide are also in the early stages of their relationship, and Jennifer has some words of advice to give, telling Stella that Severide is Benny’s son. She even admits how much she and Benny damaged him.

Gabby and Matt have their own stuff to deal with, too.

In an effort to be more open with Matt, as he asked her to do, she’s instead not really being herself. It all feels a bit off, still, and it doesn’t help that Cordova seems more than willing to become part of a complicated love triangle.

Meanwhile, Otis is continuing to recover, still struggling with not being able to do what he used to. In a small moment, Matt sees this, praises Otis for his effort, and then later, gives Otis an opportunity to drive the truck.

It’s sweet, especially seeing how happy — and how much more confident — it makes Otis to be able to contribute in that way.

What did you think of this episode of Chicago Fire? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Chicago Fire airs Thursdays at 10/9c on NBC.

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