Chicago Fire season 13, episode 6 recap and review: “Bird of Prey”

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As a seasoned gamer of “Chicago Fire” and its captivating narrative, I must say that episode 6 of season 13 has been a rollercoaster ride! The ghost guns case has Severide on edge, while Kidd’s concern for Carver adds another layer to the drama.

In the latest installment of Chicago Fire’s thirteenth season, it’s my turn as a gamer to dive into the heart of Station 51. This week, Severide seems to be grappling with some troubles related to ghost guns. Meanwhile, Kidd is on a mission to uncover what’s brewing with Carver. Let’s join them in this new episode and see where their investigations lead us!

Caution: This post contains SPOILERS from Chicago Fire season 13, episode 6.

In the upcoming episode of Chicago Fire, it was anticipated that the storyline would delve into Chief Dom Pascal’s past. However, the narrative didn’t unfold as we had predicted from the previews. It seems like this mystery will be unraveled gradually over several episodes.

Severide works with the Illinois State Police in Chicago Fire season 13, episode 6

When a massive fire breaks out at a storage facility, Severide opts to stay on-site to determine the true source of the blaze. Unfortunately, the situation becomes more complicated due to illegal firearms attracting the attention of the Illinois State Police.

Nevertheless, it quickly becomes evident that something more substantial is unfolding. During their investigation, Severide and Tony find themselves in an adjoining unit instead. The fire ravaged everything, yet there’s a pristine area. This untouched section once held an object, which has since been taken away, and Severide is eager to discover its identity.

Initially, Pascal aligns with Severide. Later, he approaches Bishop, who’s leading the state police investigation. However, Bishop delays matters and explains that the ADA won’t allow him to access the evidence that was taken away. He hints at a larger probe underway, suggesting their goal is to apprehend criminal elements and keep them off the streets.

It’s evident that Bishop is engaging in some suspicious activities, and this isn’t lost on Pascal either. However, it seems Pascal is uneasy due to Bishop’s behavior. Consequently, Pascal instructs Severide to relinquish his position, an order that doesn’t sit well with Severide. Given our understanding of Severide, we can anticipate he’ll take necessary actions to protect the citizens of Chicago.

Kidd aligns with Severide, and together they both think it’s necessary to dig deeper into Chief Pascal’s background. This might help them understand why he appears to be shielding Bishop.

In the moment when Bishop mentioned the name Hendricks, Pascal became uneasy. It turned out that Hendricks was a corrupt fire chief from Miami, which triggered some hidden memories or feelings in Pascal. Recognizing this, Severide decided to uncover more details. As it happened, Pascal had a past connection with this Hendricks, and learning about his corruption helped Pascal to reveal some information he had been holding back. It appeared that Bishop was testing Pascal’s loyalty by bringing up Hendricks, and Pascal was trying to protect Severide from getting involved in something dangerous due to their prior relationship.

This type of narrative is quite common. A character who may not always be squeaky clean amasses a team, but the tale unfolds to demonstrate how principles prevail. In this instance, both Pascal and Severide are faced with challenges as they strive to act ethically for those they care about. It’s evident that Pascal has the potential to become Firehouse 51’s chief; however, the question remains whether he can maintain this integrity in a manner consistent with Boden’s leadership style.

Kidd needs to deal with Carver

Given the current state of affairs with Carver, it’s understandable that he’s slipping up at work. He’s been oversleeping and sometimes forgetting tasks. Despite this, Kidd isn’t irritated; instead, she’s concerned for his wellbeing.

Kidd has had enough time with Carver to understand that what he’s doing isn’t appropriate. Although she initially didn’t care for him, Carver turned out to be quite unlike the person she knew during their Academy days. With Violet’s incident at her party and the ensuing chaos, it seems obvious that Carver is grappling with some personal issues. The predicament is that Carver tends to keep his feelings to himself. He doesn’t feel like he truly belongs within the family circle just yet.

There’s only a limited amount of secrets Carver can keep. Eventually, everything will unravel, and that occurs at the end of the episode. When Ritter notices that Carver failed to refuel the tank, Carver becomes defensive about his work being scrutinized. This is starting to strain their friendship as well, since Ritter dislikes being accused when he’s merely trying to be supportive.

It’s no surprise that Kidd ultimately sends Carver back due to Tory’s wish for him to join the Austin Fire Department. This move might alleviate Tory’s insecurities about Violet, but it won’t address their underlying relationship problems. I’m still puzzled as to why Carver remains with Tory, given that she erased messages from his phone. Her action suggests a lack of trust, and her hints about potential instability don’t help either.

Mouch deals with the floor pigeon

Meanwhile, the episode provides us with a comical narrative thread. Mouch finds himself irritated by a bird persistently pecking at him on the ground.

Mouch discovered one of the bird’s eggs had rolled out from its nest. Recognizing this, he acted kindly and returned the egg to its proper place. Interestingly, it’s a common misconception that human scent on an egg will lead a bird to reject her offspring. Nevertheless, doing what was right was the appropriate action in this case.

In essence, I’m pleased we delve deeper into Pascal’s storyline. This situation offers him an opportunity to confront the corrupt police officers and firefighters, demonstrating his unwavering support for his fellow firefighters. It won’t be simple to prove arson and convict Bishop, but Pascal and Severide are determined to fight tooth and nail for justice.

Chicago Fire airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC. Catch up the following day on Peacock.

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2024-11-07 06:23