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Sigourney Weaver's 30-year-old cat-and-mouse thriller Copycat will soon have a new streaming home. The movie arrives on Hulu for streaming beginning April 1.

Copycat was a psychological thriller directed by Jon Amiel and stars Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Helen Hudson, a renowned criminal psychologist who finds herself agoraphobic after being attacked by a serial killer while presenting a lecture at a local university. Helen seals herself inside a high-tech apartment, attempting to live out her entire life behind a computer screen with the help of her friend Andy (John Rothman).

When a new series of murders breaks out in San Francisco, homicide detective M.J. Monahan (Holly Hunter) and her partner, Inspector Reuben Goetz (Dermot Mulroney), ask Helen for her assistance and expertise. She agrees to help the detectives track down the copycat killer, but it is soon revealed that the new killer has his own obsession with her, too.

Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) may be a newcomer relative to the rest of the Chicago Fire cast, but he is front and center in the current season 13 storyline. He's had to contend with the death of his wife, Monica (KaDee Strickland), and suffice to say, he's not doing a great job.

The promo for the March 26 episode confirms that Pascal is letting grief get the best of him, and its compromising his ability to lead Firehouse 51. We have even seen characters like Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) voice concern for the longevity of his time at 51. This dilemma reminded us of another 51 character who came and went: Brett Dalton.

Pascal may be facing a transfer like Dalton Chicago Fire -- "Birds of Prey" Episode 1306 -- Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal

Dalton, played by Jason Pelham, was brought in to replace Matt Casey...

The long-awaited return dates for Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. are on the horizon.

Fans of the One Chicago shows have had to deal with another extended hiatus, but luckily, it’s almost over.

The good news is that each show has seven new episodes left to debut this spring.

Important storylines are beginning (or already started) that will carry the shows to their season finales.

One such plot revolves around the Chicago Fire command structure and who will be in charge of Firehouse 51 by the end of the season.

During the latest episode of Chicago Fire, the chief’s wife died, and he is projected to spiral over the coming weeks.

Actor Dermot Mulroney plays the new chief (Chief Dom Pascal). He has been met with mixed reactions from the fans. Will Pascal last through the season finale?

When will Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.

We get why Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) didn't get promoted to Chief when Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) left Firehouse 51. The character didn't have the experience needed to do the job, nor did he really spend the time to prepare to take on such a responsibility.

It was slightly disappointing to see him get earmarked for the gig, only to have an outside, Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), come in, but the more time has passed, the more we understand why. We think the character is ready to embark on the next chapter of his career, though.

Herrmann passed the captain exam Chicago Fire -- "Too Close" Episode 13015 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

In season 13, Herrmann has taken more of a leadership role in the firehouse. He not only passed the captain exam, which is a huge feather in his cap, but he has worked directly under Pascal,...

We're not here to rag on Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney). The character just lost his wife, and is spiraling in a pretty understandable manner. The interesting thing here, though, is timing. He lost his wife, Monica (KaDee Strickland), in the Chicago Fire episode "Too Close," and while we know what is around the corner courtesy of the promo, we have to wait three weeks before seeing just how bad Pascal gets.

What we do know is that Pascal will be paid a visit by Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) in the current season. The former chief of Firehouse 51 will be called upon to conduct an investigation after a 51 emergency call results in a house collapsing with a firefighter still inside.

Chief Pascal's career might be in trouble Chicago Fire -- "Relief Cut" Episode 13012 -- Pictured: (l-r) Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by:...

Chicago Fire fans get a treat this spring.

Boden is returning to the show for the first time in Season 13.

Actor Eamonn Walker exited the show as a full-time cast member during the Season 12 finale.

Never Say Goodbye was Walker’s final installment, ending a long and successful run.

Chicago Fire fans miss his character — Chief Wallace Boden — and many hope he will return to take back Firehouse 51.

In Boden’s stead, Chief Dom Pascal entered the picture. Dermot Mulroney plays Chief Pascal, and the character is much different in leading than Boden.

Boden returns to Chicago Fire

Deputy Commissioner Wallace Boden is featured on the April 16 episode of Chicago Fire.

That night features Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 18 at 9/8c on NBC.

This sounds like a one-off, providing fans an episode centered on Boden while showcasing that the character still works for the Chicago Fire Department.

Having Boden return to...

Chicago Fire has been on another hiatus, but new episodes are coming.

We have only seen the first 15 episodes of Chicago Fire Season 13, meaning seven are left to debut.

The writers killed off an important character during the latest episode. It will have many repercussions later this spring.

As a reminder, Chief Dom Pascal’s wife died. Dermot Mulroney plays the new chief on the Chicago Fire cast.

KaDee Strickland played Monica Pascal, and the character died in a car accident.

Dom was called to the hospital, but he arrived too late. A saddened Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) greeted him with the bad news written all over her face.

Moving forward, the fallout from Monica’s death will gravely impact the rest of the Chicago Fire season.

What is the Chicago Fire return date for Season 13?

The next new episode of Chicago Fire debuts on Wednesday, March 26. It’s only...

Regulators, mount up! Young Guns, the beloved Western series that began in 1988, is finally back after 35 years, as star Emilio Estevez officially announced yesterday that Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive will film in New Mexico. The best part? Estevez will not only be returning as Billy the Kid in front of the camera, but he'll also be directing the latest installment, which will also feature original cast member Lou Diamond Phillips, and Christian Slater, who appeared in Young Guns 2 in 1990.

Estevez made the announcement yesterday during Film and Media Day at the State Capitol in Santa Fe along with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "The original Young Guns films showcased New Mexico's stunning landscapes to the world and helped establish our state as a premier filming destination," she said, adding:

Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive will add to this legacy, further solidifying New Mexico’s place in the national film industry.

Chicago Fire is full of married couples. A lot of the veteran characters have tied the knot at some point over the show's thirteen seasons. There are precious few that are single, but we are starting to think there may be something brewing with Lyla Novak (Jocelyn Hudon).

The medic has tried to keep the details about her past under wraps, but there is something going on between her and Jack Damon (Michael Bradway), a firefighter who recently returned to the show after getting booted from 51.

Novak and Damon have appeared flirty Chicago Fire -- "A Monster In the Field" Episode 13001 -- Pictured: Michael Bradway as Damon-- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

There was some flirtation between Novak and Damon during the end of season 12, when they were both brand new to the firehouse. The latter was subsequently transferred to another firehouse, but the notion of Novak and Damon having...

One Chicago went big in 2025. It had six years since the franchise brought all three of its titles together for a singular narrative event, but "In the Trenches" proved to be worth the wait. It was a delight to see the characters interact, and to save lives on a citywide scale that, frankly, they don't usually need to.

Because there are three episodes, and three shows, with their specific narrative requirements, we decided to break down "In the Trenches" and determine which part of the story worked best, and which fell short a bit. We like them all, but here's always going to be one hour chunk in a crossover that plays better than others. Here we go, from worst to best.

3. "In the Trenches: Part III" - Chicago Pd Chicago P.D. -- "In The Trenches: Part III" Episode 12014 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jason Beghe as Sgt. Hank Voight, Jennifer Regan...

Chicago Fire struck a pretty compelling balance during the episode "Too Close." A lot of the attention went toward Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), and the tragic death of his wife. The second most important developement in the episode, though, was the confirmation that Stellaride are going to be parents.

The couple were told at the episode's onset that they have been approved for adoption. It's a thrilling revelation, but one that Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) have been reluctant to share given Pascal's grim news. Don't worry, though, there will be plenty of time to gush over the Stellaride baby in upcoming episodes.

Stellaride's child will be a season 13 focus Chicago Fire -- "Bar Time" Episode 13014 -- Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman confirmed that all details about Stellaride's child...

Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has acquired North American distribution rights to Long Shadows, the U.S. western starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, and Jacqueline Bisset.

Quiver will release the film in Q2, 2025. Directed by William Shockley, the film also stars newcomers Blaine Maye and Sarah Cortez, and an ensemble cast that includes Grainger Hines, David St. Louis, Chris Mulkey, and Ronnie Gene Blevins.

Long Shadows is a story set in the 1880s American West during a time of turbulence brought on by the revolutionary innovations of the turn of the century. A young man, the survivor of a horrific tragedy as a child, must choose between vengeance and the love of a young woman.

Producers on the film are William Shockley, Grainger Hines, Tom Brady, Allen Gilmer, Tiiu Loigu, and Justin Kreinbrink. Executive producers are Allen Gilmer and Riki Rushing. Tiki Tane Pictures handled production, with Quiver heading up the domestic distribution.

Mark Wahlberg stars in Shane Black’s first film in seven years, the upcoming Play Dirty. Surprisingly, it’s getting an R rating.

Writer, producer, director and sometime actor Shane Black has left a potent mark on modern cinema, not least directing Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys. Furthermore, has a $1bn hit to his name with Iron Man 3, and his screenplays for the likes of Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout are quite something to do.

I want to start this story with the good stuff, as the last film that he made to date was 2018’s The Predator. I wasn’t fond of it at all, but still: since then, Shane Black has neither written nor directed a film, and that’s been seven years. He’s been away from the screen too long.

Let us welcome, then, Play Dirty. This was a movie...

Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) is not in the best state of mind. The character lost his wife on the eve of their wedding anniversary, so we can't blame him much. A loss of that magnitude would traumatize anyone. The problem is, Pascal's trauma is resulting in dangerous calls being made in the field.

One of these upcoming calls will be so dangerous, in fact, that Pascal's precedessor, Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), will be brought in to investigate. Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman talked about the dynamic of these two powerful men during a recent interview with TV Insider. She made it clear that they will not get along.

Boden and Pascal are headed for a conflict Chicago Fire -- "Off The Grid" Episode 815 -- Pictured: Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

"It's very fraught: Boden is heading an investigation into what went wrong...

Set against the stark, unforgiving backdrop of Nevada’s arid deserts in 1963, Laws of Man presents itself as a Cold War thriller that interrogates the human condition in times of political strife.

The film opens with two U.S. Marshals tasked with serving warrants in an environment where isolation is both physical and psychological—a fitting stage for examining the scars left by conflict (a notion that resonates with historical shifts of the period).

The narrative introduces marshals who confront not only local criminals but also their own inner demons. One character is burdened by memories of wartime experiences, his flashbacks offering a window into a troubled past that shadows his present. In contrast, his partner exhibits a reckless spirit, one that sparks both frustration and occasional wry amusement from the viewer.

This cinematic offering mixes the hard edges of traditional law enforcement with moments that tip into surreal exaggeration,...

The Chicago P.D. wedding is coming up soon.

Chicago P.D. star Marina Squerciati shared another tease about it, revealing it will happen in May 2025.

Her statement echoes something actor Patrick Flueger posted earlier this winter.

Squerciati plays Detective Kim Burgess on the Chicago P.D. cast, while Flueger plays Officer Adam Ruzek.

Burgess and Ruzek have had an on-again, off-again relationship on the show, but the characters are ready to take that next step.

The couple already has a daughter. They adopted Makayla after her biological mother was murdered.

Burgess and Ruzek pose for their new album

A fun new Instagram post from Marina Squerciati features her posing with co-star Patrick Flueger.

“Wedding album drops May 2025.” she captioned the post with several hashtags.

They look like they are posing for an album drop while she teases the Chicago P.D. wedding in her hashtags.

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It doesn't come more lovable than Mouch (Christian Stolte) on Chicago Fire. He's one of the most consistent members of Firehouse 51, and his steady presence has helped to save countless lives over the last 13 seasons. 2025 has been a particularly rough period for the firefighter, though, and the latest batch of episodes has proved it.

Let's start with the One Chicago crossover. Mouch got into a spat with his wife, Chicago Pd standout Trudy Platt (Amy Morton), only to discover her gunned down during a chase. The character rushed to her side in the hospital, and was forced to stand by as she flatlined and came back multiple times. It's a devastating crossover to watch from his perspective, and one we thought would serve as an outlier for the Mouch stories to come.

Mouch was involved in two near-deadly accidents Chicago Fire -- "Too Close" Episode 13015 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy .Mouch. McHolland,...

Herrmann (David Eigenberg) and Mouch (Christian Stolte) are two of the most beloved characters on Chicago Fire. They are the wiley veterans, the guys who can always be relied on to do their work and dispense helpful advice to the younger team.

Well, drama is waiting around the corner for these two in season 13. The best friends are going to be put in a situation where one of them may be forced out of Firehouse 51 in an effort to further one of their careers. Neither wants to go, which will invariably lead to some heated conversations.

Herrmann and Mouch are being considered for transfer Chicago Fire -- "Too Close" Episode 13015 -- Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman confirmed this revelation during a recent chat with TV Insider. She noted that Herrmann and Mouch are both at a point where...

Chicago Fire killed off Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland). It was telegraphed from the promo, which we discussed at length, but the emotional impact of the death still hit hard. A big part of why was the reaction from Monica's husband, Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney).

The character was absolutely horrified to learn that his estranged wife had perished the very same night they were scheduled to have an anniversary dinner. It was a gut punch to end all gut punches, but it's something Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman felt was important for the show.

Pascal is traumatized by his wife's death Chicago Fire -- "Relief Cut" Episode 13012 -- Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Newman discussed the death during a recent interview with TV Insider. She claimed the trauma that Pascal suffers in the wake of his wife's death will set in motion...

The worst that could happen to Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) happened in Chicago FireSeason 13, Episode 15, "Too Close." Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland) was involved in a road accident that resulted in her death, totally wrecking Pascal's world. Since the new chief was introduced, it was established that his relationship with Monica was complicated with very high highs and very low lows. One moment they would be arguing to the point of divorce and the next they're all over each other. It was a very unstable relationship, but it was the only thing that kept Pascal stable. With that stability gone, Chicago Fire's showrunner Andrea Newman told TV Insider that Pascal is about to become unpredictable, which is what they were aiming for. "One of the first things we learned about our new Chief Pascal was that he and Monica had a very complicated relationship," Newman began. She added:...

Boden Wallace (Eamonn Walker) is temporarily returning to Firehouse 51. While Chicago Fire viewers and firehouse members will be happy to see since the departed at the end of Season 12, the atmosphere will be "fraught," Chicago Fire's showrunner Andrea Newman told TV Insider. Boden has been sent to investigate what went wrong during a fire rescue that the new chief, Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), was in charge of. Still reeling from losing his wife, Pascal might be on edge more than usual and the investigation does not make him happy. Newman teased a tense reunion, saying:...

"Too Close" was a very dramatic episode. There were lots of exciting developments, and plot points that will seemingly be fleshed out into bigger storylines in the future. The main focus of the episode, the thing NBC hinged their promo on, was the surprise death of a character.

Here's the thing: it wasn't very surprising. The promo focused on the emotional reaction of Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) when he discovered who died, and that narrowed the focus to basically one character: his wife, Monica (KaDee Strickland). She was the most obvious candidate, and it turned out to be her.

The show telegraphed Monica Pascal's death

Chicago Fire executed the death scene well, and Mulroney and company gave startling performances during the final few minutes of the episode. The problem lies in the way the death was telegraphed. It was always going to be Monica Pascal, and the show never...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 15 “Too Close.”] Firehouse 51 has just suffered a devastating loss, especially for its chief, Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney). The latest Chicago Fire ended with the heartbreaking death of Pascal’s wife Monica (Kadee Strickland), in a car accident, as he waited for her in a restaurant for their anniversary dinner. The house responded to the call, but by the time Pascal got to the hospital, it was too late. Elsewhere in the episode leading into a brief hiatus (the show returns on March 26), Pascal urged Mouch (Christian Stolte) to think about his future as a lieutenant possibly away from 51 — the plan is for Herrmann (David Eigenberg) to become chief, but the man currently holding that position doesn’t seem so sure he wants it — and Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) were approved to become adoptive parents. Below, showrunner Andrea Newman answers our burning questions...

We're all excited for Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) to return to Chicago Fire. We have been waiting all season for the beloved former 51 chief to pop back up, and we were starting to fear that we would have to wait until season 14 to see him again.

We aren't here to talk about Boden, though. We did that here. We're here to talk about another former 51 member who is going through some professional turmoil at the moment. A character who left the firehouse until less than stellar circumstances, but has made huge improvements.

Jack Damon is navigating work drama Chicago Fire -- "Inside Man" Episode 12011 -- Pictured: Michael Bradway as Damon -- (Photo by: Adrian Burrows/NBC)

Yes, we mean Jack Damon (Michael Bradway). The character was reintroduced in the episode "Bar Time," in a brief but surprisingly memorable cameo, and then returned for "Too Close." Damon was praised by his...

When the trailer for this week's episode of Chicago Fire was released, it was abundantly clear that tragedy was around the corner for Firehouse 51. While the preview hinted at it, it only became conclusive after Season 13, Episode 15, "Too Close," aired on Wednesday. Unfortunately, Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) loses his wife, Monica (portrayed by KaDee Strickland), to a nasty car accident. Chicago Fire is set to embark on a mini-hiatus, and when the show returns on March 26, audiences will get to see how Pascal is handling this loss. Ahead of the episode titled, "In the Rubble," NBC has released a sneak peek teasing the state of affairs.

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The following contains major spoilers from Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 15, "Too Close," which debuted Wednesday, March 5 on NBC.

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 15, "Too Close" upholds a long-running tradition on the NBC show: killing characters off. Anyone who's watched the series consistently knows that people die in and around Firehouse 51 on a regular basis. It's the writers' way of keeping things fresh, and also reminding viewers that firefighters have a lethal job. This latest death, though, will leave fans reeling for a few different reasons.

What's interesting is that most of the drama in "Too Close" revolves around a different firehouse. Firehouse 20 is front and center because of Kelly Severide's half-brother, Jack Damon. Meanwhile, Severide and Stella Kidd are completing their adoption vetting process.

Chicago Fire was a somber affair during "Too Close." The episode concluded with the death of Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland), the wife of Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney). It was a shock to everyone within Firehouse 51, and it will no doubt inform the tone of upcoming episodes.

There was some good news in the episode, however. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) were approach by an adoption worker and told that they had been officially approved to adopt a child! The couple found out early in the episode, and the moment they shared was pure catnip for Stellaride fans.

Stellaride has been approved for adoption

Stellaride Baby Incoming This Is Not A Drill This Is Real Its Happening...

Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) is in a bad way. The character suffered the loss of a lifetime during the episode "Too Close." The night he was supposed to celebrate his wedding anniversary, Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland) was killed in a massive car accident.

The episode ended with the character in tears, and understandably so. Pascal has been an even keeled character for most of season 13, but a loss so severe would get to anybody. We completely understand his grief. It's his aggression in the promo for the next Chicago Fire episode that has us concerned.

Pascal seeks revenge for his wife's death

The promo opens with Pascal being told that nobody was to blame for his wife's death. The look on his face makes it clear he doesn't care what his superiors have to say. We then see the Chief going after the man responsible for the car accident that claimed Monica,...

Chicago Fire teased a death, and it delivered. The episode "Too Close" saw the tragic demise of Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland) in a vicious car accident. Mouch (Christian Stolte) was the first on the scene, and he was the one who had to call Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and tell him the bad news regarding his wife.

It's not a position anybody would want to be in. It was the culmination of a tense episode for Mouch and Chief Pascal, and the straw that might've broken the camel's back with regard to Mouch's future. Things don't look good for the veteran character, and we're here to unpack why.

Chief Pascal attempted to transfer Mouch Chicago Fire -- "Bar Time" Episode 13014 -- Pictured: Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Chief Pascal called Mouch into his office earlier in the episode and urged him...

Chicago Fire had even more eyes on it than usual heading into "Too Late." The promo for the episode teased the possibility of a character dying, so the experience of watching subplots develop was a bit stressful.

The episode opened with Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and a character we haven't seen in quite a while. His wife, Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland) resurfaced after being away for a few weeks, and it made sense given the special occasion. The couple's wedding anniversary was coming up, and a reluctant Dom met with his sister-in-law to discuss dinner ideas. The annoyance was palpable.

Jack Damon gets into another work conflict Chicago Fire -- "Too Close" Episode 13015 -- Pictured: Michael Bradway As Jack Damon -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

We expected there to be a focus on Pascal, given his prioritization in the aforementioned promo. We didn't expect Jack Damon (Michael Bradway...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 15 “Too Close.”] The promo warned that someone wouldn’t make it out alive of the latest Chicago Fire, and it wasn’t lying. It had also teased a few possibilities: Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), Severide’s (Taylor Kinney) half-brother Damon (Michael Bradway), and Pascal’s (Dermot Mulroney) wife Monica (KaDee Strickland). So who was it? Well, there are possible anvils dropping before the title card for all three. Pascal’s talking about possibly retiring soon, which Monica doesn’t buy, and the couple discusses their upcoming anniversary and plans (her sister is throwing them a dinner party). Her kiss gets him to agree, and she remarks it’ll be a dark day when it doesn’t. Severide and Kidd undergo a home inspection for adoption. And Damon’s firehouse responds to a structure fire, he insists on continuing to search for possible victims when fellow firefighter...

From the moment the promo for Chicago Fire season 13 episode 15 dropped, there is only one thing we’ve been able to think about: Which character will become the latest in an ever-growing list of characters to meet a tragic demise?

The promo made it clear to fans that someone is going to die in the episode as it intertwinied a series of clips which found various characters in dangerous positions. It was vague by design to keep fans guessing about who could be in danger of not making it out of the episode alive and while the promo absolutely gives us reason to concern for several characters, there’s really only one character we’re truly worried about.

Chicago Fire -- "Relief Cut" Episode 13012 -- Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC) All signs point to Chief Pascal’s wife dying in ‘Too Close...

Production on the fifth season of the hit comedy series Only Murders in the Building is underway. Now, an exciting update has been revealed with the announcement of the season's first new guest star.

Per Deadline, acclaimed actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building for his role in Season 5. Details about his character have not been revealed, but it will be for a recurring role. The season will focus on solving the murder of Lester (Teddy Coluca), and while it's not yet known which other actors might guest star in Season 5, the new episodes will, of course, bring back series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton.

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Everybody's favorite fire chief is headed back to Chicago. Well, everyone's favorite except, perhaps, current fire chief Dom Pascal (played by Dermot Mulroney). That's right, after his departure from Chicago Fire back in 2024, actor Eamonn Walker will be returning to the show to portray the character he embodied for twelve seasons: Wallace Boden. But don't get too excited — he's not coming back in a full-time capacity.

In new reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, it was revealed by showrunner Andrea Newman that the newly-promoted First Deputy Commissioner Wallace Boden would appear in an upcoming episode of the beloved Dick Wolf procedural. After not appearing in the recent mega-crossover event that took place on the Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. television shows, fans wondered if they would ever see Boden again. And now we finally have more details about his temporary return.

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Chicago Fire has some huge news for Season 13.

Actor Eamonn Walker is set to resume his role as Wallace Boden.

Boden was the chief for Firehouse 51 until he got promoted within the Chicago Fire Department.

The character last appeared during the Chicago Fire Season 12 finale.

Now it has been revealed that Boden will return for an upcoming episode.

This is a huge treat for the fans who have missed him.

Boden returns to Chicago Fire during Season 13

Eamonn Walker will return as Boden during the April 16 episode. That installment is Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 18 (Post-Mortem).

Commissioner Grissom will task Boden to run a post-incident analysis of a house fire that led to a collapse with a firefighter still inside.

Chicago Fire boss Andrea Newman told Deadline about the exciting news.

“We’re so excited to have our beloved Chief Boden back, and the episode, titled Post-Mortem, is a thrill ride...

Chicago Fire has pulled out all the stops in season 13. There have been crossovers, sudden decisions to become parents, and now, a return for one of the most loved characters in the entire franchise. The fans have been waiting a long time for this character to come back, and now we have confirmation that he will.

Of course, we're talking about Wallace Boden. Deadline confirmed that the former Firehouse 51 Chief will be making a single episode appearance in the season 13 episode "Post-Mortem." This will be the very first time Wallace Boden will interact with Firehouse 51 since his promotion to First Deputy Fire Commissioner.

Wallace Boden will return in episode 1318 Chicago Fire -- "Funny What Things Remind Us" Episode 904 -- Pictured: (l-r) Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

The outlet provided some crucial information on Boden's return, and what prompted his return.

Exciting news has been revealed for fans of Chicago Fire. Actor Eamonn Walker is set to make his return as the fan favorite character Boden, but the comeback will be short-lived.

Per Variety, Walker is set to reprise his role as Boden in an episode of Chicago Fire. This will mark the first time Walker has been seen as Boden since leaving the show at the end of Season 12 in 2024. He will appear in the episode titled "Post-Mortem," which is set to premiere on April 16. In the episode, according to its official logline, Boden is hired by Commissioner Grissom (Gary Cole) to "run a post-incident analysis following a house fire that collapsed with a firefighter.”

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Eamonn Walker will return to NBC’s Chicago Fire as Wallace Boden in the Season 13 episode titled “Post-Mortem” (#1318), which will air Wednesday, April 16 at 9/8c.

Walker has portrayed the Battalion Chief turned First Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department since the series premiered in 2012. When viewers last saw Boden in the Season 12 finale, he accepted his promotion and Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) took over as lead of Firehouse 51.

In “Post Mortem,” Boden has been tasked by Commissioner Grissom to run a post-incident analysis following a house fire that collapses with a firefighter inside.

“We’re so excited to have our beloved Chief Boden back, and the episode, titled “Post-Mortem,” is a thrill ride unlike any we’ve done before. Told with flashbacks and unique POVs, Chief Boden leads our team on a search to discover the how, who, and why of a fierce firefight that ended in disaster,” shared...

Eamonn Walker is headed back to the Windy City.

The actor will reprise his Chicago Fire role as Deputy Commissioner Wallace Boden in the Wednesday, April 16 episode, TVLine has learned.

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Walker was last seen in the Season 12 finale, when Boden took on a higher position within the Chicago Fire Department...

Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) was the anchor of Chicago Fire for a dozen seasons. Sure, he had his personal dramas, but the character felt like an immovable object, someone who was reliable and supportive for the rest of 51. He left in the season 12 finale, with the promise of returning in a limited capacity.

You might have noticed that Boden has not returned. The character has not appeared once in the current season, despite promises being made by both Eamonn Walker and showrunner Gwen Sigan that he would still be around. It's been a disappointing realization.

The thing is, Chicago Fire is coming up on a situation in which bringing Boden back would be perfect. At least, for an episode. The promo for "Too Close" proves that there is going to be a major loss for 51 and lots of emotional fallout.

Boden should return to comfort a distressed Pascal Chicago...

We don't want to see anybody perish. There have been tons of shocking Chicago Fire deaths that have occurred over the years. We just put out a list compiling all of them. It's been a couple seasons since we've had to sit and process the idea that a mainstay of Firehouse 51 would be no more, and it looks like time has run out... for someone.

The promo for "Too Close" makes it disturbingly clear that somebody loses their life. We see characters in utter shock, at a hospital, so we thought we'd take stock of where Chicago Fire characters are at and point to a few of the most likely culprits when it comes to getting killed.

Here's who we came up with, from least likely to most:

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Paramedic Lizzie Novak (Jocelyn Huddon) might not have been in Firehouse 51 for long, but she made quite an impression. From a hyperactive personality to offhand comments that catch many characters off guard, Novak has been a great addition to Chicago Fire. Huddon was upgraded to series regular for Season 13 and that came with more screen time for her character as she made new friends and strengthened existing relationships. One such new relationship is with the new chief, Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who shared an emotional moment with Novak in Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 8, "Quicksand." Romance is always around the corner between Chicago Fire characters. Given Lizzie's comments that she found the new chief attractive, TV Line asked Huddon if she thought her character might be interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with Dom. The actress dove into Lizzie's personality to contextualize her feelings for the chief, saying:...

Who doesn’t make it out alive? That’s the question in the Chicago Fire promo for the March 5 episode. In “Too Close,” Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Severide (Taylor Kinney) eagerly await big news, and Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) searches for the perfect anniversary gift. All three of those characters are either in danger or potentially have a loved one in danger in the preview that aired after Season 13 Episode 14. The promo, which you can watch above, begins with Pascal entering Gaffney, notably not in his gear, and he looks like he’s fearing the worst … which Violet (Hanako Greensmith) is going to give, going by how visibly upset she is. The video then offers a look at two possible lead-ups to that moment. First, we see Severide’s half-brother, Damon (Michael Bradway), in some serious trouble and calling in a Mayday during a fire. “I’m trapped,” he says.

Chicago Fire really knows how to catch us off guard with a character death. We recently ran a piece on all the firefighters who have died over the years, and one trend that we noticed is that there hasn't been a major death in a while. Well, we may have spoken too soon.

The promo for the March 5 episode has been released, and it does not spell good news for 51. It's as vague as a promo about a major character's death could be, but all signs point to someone important going down for the count. And fans are understandably stressed.

Violet confirms a death in March 5 promo

The promo for "Too Close" opens with two absolutely haunting expressions. Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) steps into a hospital and appears to be on the verge of tears. Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) greets him with an even more distraught expression. Then, in...

If you’re tuning into the latest episode of Chicago Fire, you’re likely going to notice pretty early on that one key member of the cast is missing and does not appear in episode 14, “Bar Time.” We’re referring to Taylor Kinney’s Lieutenant Kelly Severide who sits out the episode which raised a lot of flags among fans but let us start by clearing up one major thing.

No, Taylor Kinney has not left the show and he should be back for episode 15. This is just a one-week break and not another extended leave of absence. So what exactly has kept him away 51 this episode?

Warning spoilers ahead for Chicago Fire season 13, episode 14, “Bar Time,” are ahead.

As we learn pretty early on in the episode, there is a hotel protest unfolding in Chicago and the Cfd has called upon the team at 51 for assistance managing the protests.

Across the current season of Chicago Fire, fans have grown accustomed to key characters missing randomly from the episode and it seems this is a trend that is becoming even more popular. It seems like every episode in the show’s second half has been without at least one key member of the cast and this is a trend that continues in episode 14.

The Feb. 26 episode saw Dermot Mulroney’s Chief Pascal missing in action. Unlike in recent weeks when these absences haven’t really factored into the episodes’ primary storylines, Mulroney’s absence in the episode actually leads to a really fun storyline for another member of the 51 team. Before we get into that though, let’s start by answering the burning question on your mind.

Where is Chief Pascal on Chicago Fire season 13 episode 14?

So why isn’t Chief Pascal in the latest episode of Chicago Fire? Well,...

The new Chicago Fire episode has some images that tease an intriguing storyline for Firefighter Christopher Herrmann.

This new episode is slated to debut on Wednesday, February 26.

The latest installment is called Bar Time, and it will presumably further flesh out the storyline about Herrmann (played by David Eigenberg) considering retirement.

That was shocking information that Randy “Mouch” McHolland (Christian Stolte) stumbled upon during the previous episode.

In a key scene, Herrmann appeared more concerned with creating the perfect drink at Molly’s than becoming the new chief at Firehouse 51.

Herrmann also spoke about franchising Molly’s, which would keep him busy after leaving the Chicago Fire Department. But just how soon would he leave the Cfd?

Intriguing images from Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 14

Some key press images were released for the February 26 episode of Chicago Fire.

This is Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 14, called Bar Time.

In this first image,...

Lyla Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) has really made a splash on Chicago Fire. She has become part of one of the show's most beloved duos with Violet (Hanako Greensmith), and she brings a bubbly energy to 51 that had been lacking in recent seasons.

There's a lot of about Novak that we still don't know, which is something Joceyln Hudon addressed in a recent TV Line interview. The actress teased out various plot threads that will develop in season 13, including her character's tragic past. The one plot thread she felt comfortable laying to bed, though, was the prospect of romance between Novak and Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney).

Novak has been flirty with the 51 Chief on a few of occasions, and there seems to be a connection that surpasses that of a typical boss and employee dynamic. Hudon acknowledged this, but felt that her character does not see a romantic future with Pascal.

There's a lot of Chicago Fire characters to keep track of. There's the current 51 roster, plus all the other characters who have come and gone over the years. You'd be forgiven for forgetting about some of them, the same way writers should be forgiven for not giving each of them a juicy arc to engage with each episode. There's simply not enough time.

That said, season 13 has done a good job of spreading the wealth. Multiple characters have had standout seasons, be it through their personal or professional achievements within the show. We decided to recognize these characters, these MVPs, while also highlighting those who could get some more love moving forward.

Mvp: Stella Kidd Chicago Fire -- "Smash Therapy" Episode 903 -- Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) had a slow start in season 13. We covered,...

Chicago Fire knows what it's doing. The show has been on the air for 13 seasons, and has become one of the premiere procedural dramas on any network. The cast is top notch, the crossovers have gotten increasingly better with time, and the writers have an excellent grasp on their characters.

The writers have had another fun trick up their sleeve, however. They have been implementing a cool bit of business dating back to the second episode, but it's been so subtle that few fans have noticed. It's all about the titles. The title of each episode derives from a line of dialogue in said episode. We stumbled upon this very practice thanks to the Wolf Entertainment Instagram page.

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Chicago Pd follows suit with this practice Chicago Med -- "In The Trenches:...