I watched one episode for 30 minutes. The fact that every character gossips alone turned me off, but the acting much more so. Seriously, how can the show survive as long as it has with such poor acting. I've watch some of the same actors in other shows and they brought their game up because of the decent writing and expection co-actors. Not sure what it is here but really horrible show.

There is always something missing. I never felt completely satisfied with any episode. The plot is weak. They do try and make different things happen to some of the characters but it is never truly accomplished. Take, for example, the love story between Cassie and Gabby. It could have given us amazing episodes. And yet, we only have glimpses that let us know that they love each other more than anything else. It is like you know it but you can't feel it by the way the story unfolds.

I have been a fan of Chicago Fire since day one. When it first started, I watched it for the fire and rescue related calls, the action. I find now, it is far less about calls or incidents to which a fire department would respond, and far more about personal relationships and political nonsense. I can get that junk on other shows. Last night I watched what I consider the best episode of Chicago Med produced to date, because it focused on the events of a hospital emergency department the entire episode, not personal relationships.

I can say I was easily hooked on the show, watched all 3 seasons so far. Definitely not a ground breaking TV production, but a decent source of action/drama entertainment. The cast is okay, although some of the leading actors are really 'hard to believe' firefighters, unlike classics like early ER when you can easily relate the original cast to real life medical staff. Young guys being the senior officers is also a bit too 'nowadays' however you will start to like them with the time. The story line is somehow enough to keep the show going. Some of the actors can be a bit stiff or too goofy yet the overall feel and atmosphere of Firehouse51 are doing just fine. Battalion chief's father figure is important ingredient for the series, although it lacks some character layers, good thing it is starting to crack a little later on.What I like about the show is that it will provide good time and some decent TV drama without being too deep or gloomy. You follow the crew of the house and start to get attached to the characters day by day. With the course of the show some characters will lose some of their cool-nes other will develop a better look and evolve. Good thing is that the show is not pretentious and it portraits good old-time values like family, traditions, duty and community/neighborhood love. Yes it is cheesy and maybe too naive and childish but it is a relief in the sea of too cynic productions around.What I don't like is the spin-off parts and backdoor promos of related shows. It sure adds to a greater market value but this is one of today's television sins alongside picking up eye-candy casts. Special episodes a.k.a huge explosions, lockdowns and so on are already a cliché. And it's really silly to believe that you can save the world and then get back to station, get a snack, sit on the couch and talk hockey.I'm saving the best for last - In my opinion strongest side of CF is that it is not just another studio/sound stage show. Filming locations in Chicago are easy on the eye, seeing big red trucks rushing on the street of the city keeps this show alive and fire/rescue/crash scenes are always very well shot and executed. In brief if you expect to find answers of difficult questions or lots of realism you won't get it here. But if you want to enjoy a catchy firefighter story, grab a drink and feel silly but content you will like Chicago fire. I hope the strange turns that writers made in season 3 won't wash out the show into something too distract and soapy but they will rather relay on the good sides of the show and even work to improve them.I'm looking forward for the new episodes.