Chicago Fire Review: All the Proof (Season 7 Episode 6)
Letting go is never easy, but sometimes it’s necessary. On Chicago Fire Season 7 Episode 6, “All the Proof,” really demonstrates that through a variety of situations. Underneath the family we know and love at 51 shows their deepened strength through it all.
Since the beginning of this season, 51 has had to contend with Gorsch’s ever-increasing presence. Honestly, the ending for his story at 51 is not what anyone expected. Especially considering Chicago Fire’s usual formula for major conflict such as this.
Usually, the day is “saved” in the darkest hour by one of the team; most likely Casey, Severide, or Boden. This time the solution comes out of nowhere and Gorsch is left staring down the closing door of opportunity at 51.
This is not before Boden must let go of his ultimate command of the house. It’s a disheartening move but, much like the writers always do, has a positive impact for both the house and Boden.
While Boden must relinquish control, it helps him to see that letting go could be good for everyone. Without his direct guidance on a call, the team must communicate and work strongly together to make up for it.
What comes from that is a unified 51 like we have never seen before. From the beginning of this episode, it is apparent that Gorsch’s continued presence is going to be the greatest thing for our beloved house.
His constant annoying complaints and write-ups have the opposite effect he expects. He creates a unifier that will never go away. Because of him, this team will always remember who and what really matters when it comes down to life and death decisions.
When Gorsch ends up being dismissed at the end, we are left wondering what happened. There is the sneaking suspicion that Benny Severide has a hand in it, but just how much isn’t made apparent until the last few minutes.
Boden: Your father told Grissom I’m the type of leader who molds good men into great ones.
It’s the biggest redemption Benny could ever receive, especially now that his story has come to an end. The writers seem to be choosing to rewrite his legacy from a disappointing one into a lasting positive one.
From the moment Kelly gets the news of his father’s passing it’s evident just how conflicted he is about his feelings. The two never had the easiest of relationships, which is something not even something as so final as death can take away.
Getting to see Taylor Kinney go through the whole gambit of emotions while processing the news is what ultimately punches us in the gut. All the complicated feelings of love, disappointment, anger, and respect come bubbling to the surface and pass over him in a matter of seconds.
It takes a truly talented individual to really sell all the emotions Severide processes. Kinney is definitely that individual, especially considering Severide doesn’t usually show many emotions. He brings a level of honesty to each individual moment that it creates a vacuum where everyone shuts up and listens.
It’ll be interesting to see just where Severide’s grief will take him in the coming weeks. When Shay died we got to see him almost completely lose himself to the darkness of living without his friend. There is no telling what his father’s death will do to him.
Chaplain Sheffield: I know what your brother needs right now. He needs your love, your sympathy. He needs to know you care.
We can only hope that Casey and Boden will be there to support him through it all. He leans so heavily on them whenever things get rough it would be a disservice if his grief doesn’t lead him to the same shoulders.
That said, Stella’s comfort shouldn’t be discounted either. She is his strength many times in the past, it’s only reasonable that she continues to guide him through this life-changing event. I just hope that in his grief he won’t push her away.
Finally, Casey seems to be letting go of his relationship with Gabby. But is it too soon? She is a big part of who he is and that’s not something easily thrown away.
While it is good to see Casey isn’t quite over Gabby yet, there is still the nagging feeling that writers are simply going to continue to fast-track him through this whole process.
It’s not that Casey should remain single forever, but he is going through a divorce/separation. He’s not the type to just throw that aside and jump right into it with someone else.
Casey is always the man who will give his all to a relationship. This means he processes things a bit slower than most. He will, ideally, take time to truly recognize and assess how he feels about Gabby and keep moving forward.
Whatever the case may be there are big changes on the horizon for both Casey and Severide. Changes that will really drive the remainder of this season on Chicago Fire.
Further Thoughts:
- Cruz using Spanish Soap Operas is the exact humor this episode needs. It’s light-hearted with the undercurrent of teaching the guys a new skill.
- The child getting high on edibles is part of the reason people are resistant to legalized marijuana. When really, it’s a custodial negligence issue. That dad should have kept a better eye.
- It really is sad to see the old Chaplain go. However, Chaplain Sheffield really does seem up to the task.
What did you think of this episode of Chicago Fire? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Be sure to check out our review of Chicago Fire Season 7 Episode 5, “A Volatile Mixture” right here!
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