Ahead of its 300th episode, which will also mark Joe Cruz's exit, the show should bring back former chief Wallace Boden, who has a deep history with the character.
01Summary
- 01Chicago Fire is approaching its 300th episode, which will serve as the last for original cast member Joe Miñoso and his character Joe Cruz.
- 02Hanako Greensmith, who plays Violet, has said the episode will include characters not seen recently, creating 'heartwarming material'.
- 03Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) was a series regular from the first episode in 2012 until the Season 12 finale.
- 04Boden was present for key moments in Cruz's life, including the birth of his son in the 200th episode and translating Otis' dying words for him.
- 05Severide is now chief of Firehouse 51, making Boden's return a potential passing-of-the-torch moment.
02Why it matters
For fans, Boden's return would provide emotional closure to Cruz's storyline, deepening the impact of the milestone 300th episode.
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