Fire Country Season 2 Episode 7 Review: A Hail Mary

As we draw closer to the final three episodes of the season, Fire Country Season 2 Episode 7, “A Hail Mary,” not only sets the stage for the compelling issues that will dominate the remainder of the season but also leaves us all on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating what’s to come.

The story picks up a few weeks after Rudy’s escape and the murder of multiple police officers. Three Rock is now on the brink of closure, making the situation even more dire.   

At the same time, the Leone family faces a series of frightening events that lead to a life-or-death moment. Additionally, Genevieve finally releases all of the emotions that have been simmering since Cara’s death.

Three Rock in Jeopardy 

After “Alert the Sheriff” and Rudy’s escape made headlines, it was evident that Three Rock would have a crucial fight ahead of itself, but nothing like the response the episode presents.

With a town full of residents on edge, we’re introduced to a group of protestors outside the base of Three Rock, demanding the camp close its doors. Conveniently, this all takes place while a reporter and cameraman are on the grounds, working on a story about the camp itself and its importance.

As if things couldn’t get any worse, a man barrels through the group, newfound fence, and crashes into an electrical pole with his truck, leading to the central point of conflict for the episode.

As usual for Fire Country, one of the ulterior meanings behind the episode is emphasizing how nobody is inherently evil simply because they’re locked up.

That notion is evident as Manny attempts to persuade Gerry, lead protestor and guest star Lochlyn Munro, that Three Rock is why so many people in the area have been saved from wildfires and how they are impertinent to the safety of those in town.

Gerry sees it firsthand when Three Rock jumps into action, but predominantly when Bode fearlessly charges toward the electrified truck, risking his own life to rescue the trapped driver.

Unfortunately, while the importance of Three Rock’s presence is solidified, it doesn’t come without sacrifices.

Vince might have made it through being electrocuted, but the tremor left behind in his right hand will undoubtedly send him into retirement if not fixed.

A Father by Calling

Since Cara’s death, it’s almost been set in stone that Genevieve go to Sharon and Vince, even after the paternity test came back negative for Bode being her father. It’s an admirable move on the Leone’s part, but for Gen, it’s been a bit invalidating, even without her knowing the test results.

Genevieve: It’s fine. It’s like, whoever wants to be my parent can sign it because my actual parent is dead, so whatever.

With no real blood connection present in her life, Jake is the only one she’s naturally the closest to. Before Cara’s passing, Jake and she were essentially living with one another to help raise Gen. The only father figure she knows is him, so to try and rip that away from her, even though it isn’t in a malicious manner, is devastating to her.

It’s a touching point highlighted in an episode surrounded by heated moments of anger, tragedy, and bad news.

Jake and Gen’s heart-to-heart conversation on the matter has been brewing, and I’m glad it’s happening sooner rather than later.

From day one of being in her life, Jake exudes big-time dad energy and makes it a point to step it up in any way Gen needs, which is why he will always be the perfect choice for her guardian.

Not letting any time pass by and telling Bode the same night only makes me double down on my thoughts that Jake is the perfect fit.

Jake: It’s not about you, Bode. Whether or not you’re right for the job, I have the job. She doesn’t know you. But I know her. Look, I know that she hates the dentist and sleeping with her socks on. That she loves thunderstorms. That when she says “eggs over easy,” what she really means is over medium. And that she needs to know what’s coming around the corner, in detail, or else she gets really anxious. I’ve been raising her, and I want to. And more importantly, Gen wants me to.

As expected, Bode takes this news traumatically, suddenly realizing that all that he’s been working towards is being ripped out from under him.

However, this set of events allows Jake and him to have a much-needed conversation about how he puts his focus on different people in an effort to continue existing. It’s an unhealthy cycle that Bode needs to break, and the first step is acknowledging it’s an issue.

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Fire Country is a show that always manages to produce meaningful episodes that drive the plot and storylines forward every week, which is quite impressive.

I cannot imagine Fire Country without the involvement of Three Rock, so I am eagerly looking forward to seeing how the series presents a solution to this problem in the remaining episodes.

Stray Thoughts:

• I hope by the season finale, we’ll see the end of Gabriella and Diego’s engagement because, at this point, it’s only being used to push a wall between her and Bode. In what world does Gabriela have her first day as a certified paramedic, no matter the outcome, and we don’t see her at least message her fiance?
• I will never tire of the instances where Eve sticks up for her crew. C.O. Murphy had many cases in which he got under my skin, but Eve telling him who is in charge made it worth it.

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Fire Country airs on Fridays at 9/8c on CBS.

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