How Many Episodes Are In Season 9 Of Chicago Fire
Okay, let's talk Chicago Fire. Specifically, Season 9. And the burning question (pun intended!): how many episodes are there?
The answer, in case you've been living under a rock, is 16. Sixteen glorious episodes of firefighters, explosions, and... questionable romantic choices.
Is It Just Me, Or...?
But honestly, does anyone else feel like Season 9 zipped by way too fast? Like, blink and you missed it?
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Maybe it was the shorter season order (thanks, global weirdness!), or maybe I was just really invested in the drama.
And speaking of drama... did anyone actually enjoy the whole Casey/Brett situation? I have opinions. Unpopular opinions, probably.
The Case of the Missing Episodes
Sixteen episodes just feels… insufficient. Like ordering a large pizza and only getting six slices. (A true tragedy, I tell you.)
Remember those sprawling 22-24 episode seasons? Those were the days! More time to fall in love with Squad 3, more time to yell at the TV during cliffhangers.
I know, I know, times change. But a girl can dream of longer seasons, right?
It's not just about quantity, of course. It's about the slow burn, the character development, the little moments that make Chicago Fire, well, Chicago Fire.
Those extra episodes allowed for more breathing room, more opportunities to explore the personalities of our favorite firefighters.
My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves)
Here's where things get dicey. I'm just going to say it: I wasn't a huge fan of Season 9's main relationship focus.
I'm talking about Casey and Brett.
Don't get me wrong, Jesse Spencer and Kara Killmer are fantastic. But something about their pairing felt… forced? Contrived?
Maybe it's because I'm still holding out hope for Dawsey (I know, I know, let it go!). Or maybe I just didn't see the chemistry that everyone else seemed to see.
And before you come at me with pitchforks, I respect everyone's opinions! This is just how I felt. It's okay to disagree!
But honestly, sometimes the best part of Chicago Fire is the camaraderie, the firehouse banter, the feeling of a found family.
More Firehouse, Less Romance?
I wouldn't mind seeing future seasons focus a little less on the romantic entanglements and a little more on the actual firefighting.
Give us more daring rescues, more heart-pounding action sequences, more scenes of the team working together to overcome impossible odds.
The drama is great, but sometimes a good old-fashioned fire is all you need.
Look, I'm not saying Season 9 was bad. It just wasn't my favorite. And a mere 16 episodes to tell the stories just didn't seem enough to do it justice.
It had its moments, for sure. The introduction of new characters, the occasional heart-wrenching loss, and, of course, the always-impressive special effects.
But as a whole, it felt a little… lacking. A little rushed.
The Verdict
So, yes, Season 9 of Chicago Fire has 16 episodes. But in my humble opinion, it needed at least six more.
More time to breathe, more time to develop the characters, and maybe, just maybe, a little less Casey/Brett. (Sorry, not sorry.)
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch the first few seasons. Back when things were simpler. And Dawsey was still a thing.
Don't judge me!
