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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Chicago Fire follows a group of men and women working in a dangerous occupation that invites injury and even death. Violence is portrayed more or less realistically, so you'll see blood, serious injuries, and heavy flames. There's also unbleeped swearing that includes "bulls--t," but strong language is rare. Sexual content is mostly banter and innuendo, with some kissing and bare skin but no sensitive parts. Some co-workers are sexually involved, too. Characters smoke cigarettes, drink socially, and use prescription drugs.
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What's the story?
Centering on the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue squad workers of Chicago Firehouse 51, CHICAGO FIRE picks up in the wake of an on-the-job tragedy that resulted in the death of one of their own and stirred tensions between truck leader Lt. Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) and rescue squad leader Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney). But there's no time for blame when the city's next big emergency strikes, forcing everyone to pull together in spite of their differences.
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The best thing going for Chicago Fire, which bears the mark of Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, is that it bears the mark of Law & Order creator Dick Wolf. But that doesn't mean it's a must-see show -- only that, if you do see it, you can expect to find a solid story and an ensemble of serviceable characters. (And, in a few years, perhaps, a multi-city franchise.)
Chicago Fire, like so many other TV series, falls victim to Beautiful People Syndrome -- the compulsion to cast actors who are more believable as underwear models than working-class heroes who risk their lives every day. But in this case, even distractingly good looks aren't hot enough to compete with the elaborately staged fire and rescue scenes that, in the end, are the real stars of the show.
Families can talk about...
Families can talk about the lives of firefighters and other types of rescue workers and the level of risk they assume every day. What are the real-life consequences of working in a high-risk -- and high-stress -- profession? How honestly does the show portray the downsides to these "heroic" jobs?
How does Chicago Fire compare to other series about firefighters in terms of violence and general realism? Do these characters seem believable to you? Why or why not?
What are the potential risks to having a romantic relationship with someone you work with? Are interoffice affairs as common in real life as they are on TV?
TV details
| Cast: | Monica Raymund |
| Network: | NBC |
| Genre: | Drama |
| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Available on: | Streaming |
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The best show I have ever watched!
This show is amazing! I am 13 and I most definitely think its appropriate for an 8 year old to watch! If you watch it from the beginning you would never take your eyes off of it!!:)
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Chicago Fire glistens with a blaze of glory
Even I didn't want to see CHICAGO FIRE the first time I saw it on our TV. But as I watched the entire thing, it slowly became a more enticing watch--but was frequently pulled away from that due to excessive and rather uncomfortable violence levels. But it greatly exemplifies the virtues of teamwork and trust, and the firemen that pull off the role are just as exemplifying. I would greatly suggest this to much older kids--even the most mature of those older kids--especially if they want to learn about firefighting.
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Great, but watch kids!
This is a great show!!!! I am 11 and my mom and I watch it together, we both love it!!! I think 11 and up should be accompanied by an adult while watching this show. Why?: 1. Kids (preteens) my have questions about some things. 2. Some parts may be scary and/or inappropriate. For that I just close my eyes. Otherwise it tells the real truth about emergencies that happen every day and how the fire squad saves peoples lives. It is inspiring in an amazing way. And in a way it is educational!
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