The new season of Chicago Fire began with a major shift for Herrmann, who stepped down from his lieutenant position at Firehouse 51 to give Mouch an opportunity. At first, his biggest concerns were finances and adjusting to life without the responsibilities of the office. However, a devastating fire destroyed the Herrmann family home, creating a difficult situation that promises to be a central storyline this season.
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the fire because the whole family was already outside when it began. However, they lost nearly all of their possessions. Throughout the episode (now streaming on Peacock), Herrmann kept questioning whether the fire was caused by a wiring issue he might have overlooked.
Severide eventually figured out the fire was caused by a faulty kitchen switch, clearing Herrmann’s name. However, that didn’t solve all of Herrmann’s issues. Even Mouch trying to comfort him, pointing out they all made it out safely despite losing things, didn’t really help.
Although that was a good point, I agreed with Herrmann when he noted how much emotional meaning was attached to all those belongings, and it probably wasn’t the best moment to offer that kind of comfort right after the fire. They did eventually reconcile when Mouch helped Herrmann search through the debris, hoping to find something that hadn’t been destroyed.
They were successful in finding Cindy’s mother’s ring, and seeing it had survived was finally overwhelming for her. She’d been so focused on taking care of her family that she hadn’t allowed herself to grieve properly. I especially want to praise Robyn Coffin’s acting in that scene. While the episode largely showed things from Herrmann’s perspective, Cindy’s emotional breakdown was the most impactful moment for me.
As a long-time fan, I’m really impressed with Chicago Fire. After thirteen seasons and almost 300 episodes, it still knows how to surprise and genuinely move me. I remember being heartbroken by how Severide reacted to the pregnancy news at the end of Season 13, even though that storyline had a twist itself in the next season. Seeing Cindy react to the ring felt just as powerful, and honestly, that’s exactly what I want from a show – to make me feel something.
I’m hoping the show Chicago Fire delves deeper into the impact of the fire on Herrmann, rather than just using it as a temporary storyline. We’ll have to wait and see how it unfolds. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on NBC, following Chicago Med at 8 p.m. and leading into Chicago P.D. at 10 p.m. You can also catch up on past seasons anytime on Peacock.
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2025-10-30 01:07