For thirteen years, the likes of Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney),Wallace Boden(Eamonn Walker), and the rest of the crew at the fictional Firehouse 51 have been blessingNBCwith endless, blazing entertainment. However, judging by the critical reception to the current season, it is clear to see that the general opinion on the series is much stronger now than it used to be. This will, of course, have been the aim of the show’s creators,Derek HaasandMichael Brandt, with the chance to see one of their creations still growing from strength to strength, even thirteen years on, the dream of everyone in the industry.
On review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes,Chicago Fire’s currently airing thirteenth season has officially earned a remarkable 93% score from critics. This may only be from 15 reviews in total, but it still stands as a massive score that most of its procedural contemporaries and even previous seasons in its own series can boast. In fact, when compared to theshow’s opening season score of 50% from critics, it’s clear that the upwards trajectory in the series' quality is a major contributor to its sustained success, which has seen it ingrained into the viewing habits of millions across the country.
Such an upward trend in quality has once again resulted in the green light given by NBC forChicago Fireto continue. In fact, all three in theOne Chicagofranchise — includingChicago MedandChicago P.D.— were renewed for new seasons, albeit withpay cuts announced for series regulars. Despiteseveral veteran cast members exiting in recent memory,Chicago Firehas proven itself an undroppable and pivotal addition to NBC’s lineup,still averaging between 5 and 6 million viewers each episode in the most recent season. This total is remarkably similar to the average viewing figures for Season 1 of the show, despite the rise in streaming leaving most of its peers losing viewers by the millions.
What’s Next for ‘Chicago Fire’?
Following the July 05, 2025,episode “Permanent Damage,“and its chaotic, explosive exploration of a fire from a decade prior, next week’s Season 13, Episode 20, “Cut Me Open,“looks like yet another stellar installment in the critically acclaimed season. With the season edging ever-closer to its finale, and with the promise of more to come in the 2025-26 NBC lineup, viewers can grab a snack, sit back, and indulge in the flaming action and emotional drama these final episodes are sure to offer. The official synopsis for the upcoming episode reads,“With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51; Kidd and Severide bond with the mother of the baby they hope to adopt.“What might happen in the pending finale? That remains to be seen, but be sure to stay tuned to Collider for regular updates.
Chicago FireSeason 13 continues on NBC and can be streamed onPeacockin the US. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on your favorite shows.
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