The death of Chief Evan Hawkins in Season 11 was one of the show’s most painful gut punches. His relationship with Violet Mikami was just blossoming, offering fans a tender, realistic love story. Then — suddenly — it was gone.
Unlike many shows that push characters past grief in a matter of episodes, Chicago Fire has let Violet’s sorrow linger. In Season 14, her quiet moments, sudden emotional shifts, and reluctance to move on feel honest. Her grief isn’t melodramatic — it’s authentic.
More importantly, the show uses her arc to reflect how trauma lingers in high-stress professions. As a paramedic, Violet must continue saving lives while carrying the weight of one she couldn’t save — the man she loved.
Viewers have rallied around her, and Hanako Greensmith’s performance is earning praise for its subtlety and strength. Chicago Fire knows that grief doesn’t follow a linear timeline. And neither does healing.
