The saddest death of a Chicago franchise
Created by Dick Wolf, producer and creator of the long-running “Law & Order” series, “One Chicago” began with “Chicago Fire” in 2012, focusing on brave men and women The most emotional of the Windy City at Firehouse 51. With intense drama series mixed with thrilling, cinematic action scenes, the series has been a big hit. It quickly spawned several spin-offs including the police drama “Chicago P.D.” and the hospital drama “Chicago Med,” as well as the courtroom miniseries “Chicago Justice.”
Like “Law & Order,” the “One Chicago” series has become popular for its rotating cast of characters that includes many recurring guest stars, along with new additions and new appearances virtually coming out every season. However, even more than Wolf’s previous series, One Chicago can claim that its rotating cast is responsible for its characters’ untimely deaths, as it rarely fears killing off its characters. central character. When it does, it’s often heartbreaking, and the episodes where fan-favorite characters leave are often among the most beloved and highest-rated episodes of the series.
Just because a character is part of the main cast doesn’t make them safe from the writers’ often-swinging ax. Over the past decade and across the four series, there have been many tragic deaths. Here, we’ve compiled the “One Chicago” passages that might make you cry the most.
Caroline Charles
Introduced in the fourth season episode of “Chicago Med” “Be My Better Half” was Dr. Daniel Charles’ first ex-wife, Caroline “CeCe” Charles. She returns to her ex-husband’s life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, arriving at Chicago Med in hopes of participating in a clinical trial for a new experimental treatment. While in the Windy City, CeCe reconnected with Dr. Charles, which quickly led to a rekindled romance and eventual proposal. During the fourth and fifth seasons, she would play a larger role in the series “Chicago Med”, with their wedding taking place in Hawaii in the fourth season finale, “With a Brave Heart”.
As things started to get better for the newlyweds, CeCe’s cancer took a turn for the worse. Although Dr. Charles vowed not to let her die, he eventually had to accept her fate. He took her on a special farewell trip before her death in “I Can’t Imagine the Future”, an episode with a touching message for those who have lost loved ones in the long war. long with a devastating illness.
Detective Holloway
She may have only appeared in a three-episode arc on “Chicago Fire,” but Detective Bianca Holloway has already left her mark on the series. Her death in “The Last One for Mom” might just be one of the hardest losses we’ve seen in the entire “One Chicago” series. Not only because she’s a compelling, likable character and has a strong connection to the main cast, but also because of the impact her death has on the boy she left behind.
Introduced as a tough undercover officer for the Chicago Police Department, Holloway asks Severide to keep an eye on her son, J.J., while she goes to court to testify in an important case. Kelly and J.J. begin to bond, but things take a turn for the worse when Holloway is killed on the way to court. Severide is tasked with breaking the news to J.J. in what became one of the series’ most emotional moments. After Severide said a tearful goodbye, J.J. goes to live with his aunt, but tells Kelly that his mother has feelings for him, dropping another bombshell on the audience with a powerful punch about what might have happened had the tragedy not occurred.
Dr. David Downey
If it’s the big season finale for the series “One Chicago,” that could mean audiences can expect a big twist to come, usually in the form of a character’s untimely death or leave the series. “Timing” in the first season finale of “Chicago Med” certainly lived up to that expectation.
To be fair, Downey’s death in the episode wasn’t exactly a shocking or sudden loss. In the season opener, he is introduced as having suffered from liver cancer for many years and frequently suffers from trauma symptoms. However, in the first season finale, things take a turn for the worse when the cancer is discovered to have spread to his brain and invasive surgery appears to be the only option for him. that.
As a surgeon himself, Downey knew the odds were stacked against him and he decided to forgo the surgery. He asked Dr. Rhodes to assist him in committing suicide, but it proved unnecessary, as he died soon after. Downey’s last words made people
Rebecca Jones
Whether it’s from fire, shooting, or illness, death in One Chicago can come at any time and to anyone, as audiences often know. Whether a featured actor, a recurring character or a guest star in an episode, no one is safe, and in the second season of “Chicago Fire,” the dark hand of fate will strike. attack a tragic and troubled character, firefighter candidate Rebecca Jones.
Introduced as members of a long line of firefighters, all of the men in Rebecca’s family have served in the department in some capacity. Her father is a high-ranking officer, and her brothers are both lieutenants. But her family didn’t believe that women should be firefighters, and Jones was forced to prove them wrong and join the crew of Firehouse 51.
Unfortunately, her ambitions prove problematic, as she is caught cheating on the firefighter exam and ultimately proves to be a toxic character causing problems with the team. Just as she began to assimilate, her father ordered her reappointed. Devastated by the betrayal, Rebecca takes her own life in “Until Your Feet Leave the Ground”.
Julia Willhite
It may have happened in the very first episode of “Chicago P.D.”, but it’s just as shocking as the others on this list, as it looks like the character of Julia Willhite is being set up as a recurring character frequent. That assumption seems reasonable, since Willhite has appeared once before in an episode of “Chicago Fire” and is set to star and possibly be the female lead of the new cop-centric spinoff center. However, Deadline reports that midway through production, it was decided that actress Melissa Sagemiller, who plays Willhite, would not star in the new series. This left the producers in a bind, but instead of writing the character out, they killed her off in the series premiere.
At the episode’s climax, Willhite – along with officer Antonio Dawson – enters the apartment of Pulpo, a crime boss and drug lord who will recur for the remainder of the first season. However, when Voight discovers that the suspect is still inside, his warning to Dawson comes too late, as one of Pulpo’s men fires straight through the door, delivering a fatal shot to Willhite’s neck. . She died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital, sending a message to new viewers that no one is safe on “One Chicago.”
Nadia Decotis
Some of the most interesting plot twists in the “One Chicago” series take place in crossover episodes. These crossovers include cast members from other “One Chicago” shows and characters from Dick Wolf’s other major series, “Law & Order.” However, these mashups are often filled with twists and drama that are never far behind. That’s exactly what happened when “Chicago P.D.”, “Chicago Fire” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” came together for a three-part special event story.
The crossover begins when recurring guest star Nadia Decosta is kidnapped by a convict named Greg Yates, who seeks to escape the Chicago prison in which he is serving his sentence. Yates takes Nadia across the country to New York City, where “Law” & Order” detectives operate effectively in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, Benson, Finn and the “SVU” crew are unable to continue. reached her in time and she was murdered by the escaped serial killer.
Nadia is introduced as a teenage drug addict and prostitute who is able to turn her life around and find peace thanks to the tireless efforts of “Chicago P.D.” Detective Erin Lindsay. Her sudden departure from the series was a heartbreaking turning point for a character that audiences have always loved.
Leslie Shay
Leslie Shay was a fan favorite on “Chicago Med” and her death is still considered one of the hardest losses in the entire “One Chicago” franchise. A stalwart of the “Chicago Fire” series during its first two seasons, she served as the assigned paramedic to the company’s Ambulance 61. She is also the show’s most prominent LGBTQ character, and many of the show’s biggest supporters criticized the move as offensive. possible example of Hollywood’s unfortunate tendency to destroy characters from marginalized groups.
However, Shay was shockingly killed off in the second season finale, “Real Never Waits,” when she was asked to lead a team into a burning building after a devastating explosion. While inside, Shay was hit in the head by a falling pipe, causing injuries that led to his death. Gabby tries her best to save her but to no avail. Shay passed away, and audiences were stunned by the sudden death of a beloved TV series.
Ava Bekker
Appearing as a recurring character in the second season before joining the main cast in the third season, Dr. Ava Bekker is a trauma surgeon who is on the show “Chicago Med.” Her disturbing death will mark the passing of no less than three important characters in the series, in a chain of events caused by her own evil and disturbing behavior.
Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Ava initially had a fierce rivalry with Dr. Connor Rhodes, but that eventually turned into a romantic relationship. When Dr. Rhodes’ father Cornelius alleged that Bekker had slept with him in an attempt to gain favors, Connor ended the relationship.
Abandoned, Bekker’s dark side comes to light, and she overdoses the elder Rhodes on insulin in revenge. Although she tried to cover up the murder, she was eventually discovered. Rather than face the consequences, Bekker committed suicide. While the loss of his face was painful enough, the aftermath added to the sadness, as Rhodes was never the same after losing his father and lover. He eventually left Chicago for good after the double tragedy.
Justin Voight
Appearing in several episodes during the first three seasons of “Chicago P.D.”, Justin Voight is the adult son of veteran Chicago police officer Hank Voight. The elder Voight may be a controversial figure, as a cop who isn’t afraid to break the rules to do what he feels is right – even if it’s not legal – but his love for his son is straightforward and honest. Despite years of separation after his mother’s death, Justin, who also had his own problems, eventually formed an unshakable bond with his father, who was willing to do anything for him. . So it was all the more heartbreaking when the younger Voight lost his life in the incredible third season finale.
Murdered in a random attack on the streets of the Windy City in “Start Digging,” the incident is an example of the senseless violence committed by the officers of “Chicago P.D.” sometimes have to face. However, this is a murder that hits too close to home and sends Hank Voight on a quest for revenge, leading him to his son’s killer, setting off a series of events that lead to another devastating loss.
Hallie Thomas
In the first season of “Chicago Fire,” Hallie Thomas seemed like a doctor with a bright future on the show. As the ex-fiancee of fire chief Matt Casey, the pair had an on-again, off-again relationship that added some extra drama and made them one of the more interesting couples than in the series.
However, her job as a medical resident at the Lakeshore clinic caused trouble for her at the end of the first season when she accidentally discovered a drug trafficking scheme being transported out the back of the facility. A man named Timothy Campbell realized she was involved and killed her to keep her quiet before setting fire to the clinic to cover up evidence of her murder.
Although it was initially ruled an accidental fire, an arson investigation quickly revealed the truth about her death. This was the series’ first major loss and it hit audiences hard, but they finally got justice when Campbell was killed by “Chicago P.D.” hunted down and shot to death. star Hank Voight.
Cornelius Rhodes
In his first appearance on “Chicago Med”, Cornelius Rhodes was introduced as the wealthy but estranged father of Dr. Connor Rhodes, who has never forgiven his son for not joining him in his work. family business. Connor, meanwhile, has long harbored the belief that his mother’s suicide was caused by years of spousal abuse. Ultimately, Cornelius uses his vast wealth to get a seat on the hospital’s board as a way to get back into his son’s life, which at first upsets the younger Rhodes . However, the two begin to form a new relationship over time.
Death comes to Cornelius after he sleeps with his son’s girlfriend Ava Bekker, who is using him to get funding for Connor’s new project at the hospital and hopes to keep the affair a secret. But when Cornelius confessed, it caused Ava to seek revenge and she poisoned Cornelius with an insulin overdose. It was an incredible turn of events for the series and one that few saw coming.
Brian “Otis” Zvonecek
There are few deaths more sudden, unexpected and emotionally powerful than the loss of Brian “Otis” Zvonecek in the “Sacred Ground” episode “Chicago Fire”. It was a real TV shocker, coming in the eighth season premiere, not the season finale where viewers expected major losses, life-threatening events and major upheavals about the cast.
A true fan favorite, Otis was perhaps the most likable character on the “One Chicago” series and was a main cast member of the series throughout its run, until his death. However, with the crew throwing themselves into deadly fires week after week, someone is bound to end up in the flames, and in this episode, Otis pulls out the short end of the stick.
After a massive explosion at a factory in Chicago, Otis bravely tried to evacuate against all odds, but things didn’t go well. While Otis was critically injured, his crew was able to pull him out of the smoldering wreckage and take him to the hospital with slim hopes of saving his life. However, with his friend Cruz at his bedside, Otis succumbed to his injuries in a tearful loss that still shocks to this day.
Benny Severide
A former Chicago firefighter and father of Kelly Severide, Benny often helps his son on cases, as he also served as head of the Office of Fire Investigation. He was a respected member of the department and respected for his decades of service to the city.
However, Benny is a complicated man and has a less than ideal family life. He was a known womanizer and had a troubled relationship with his children, including a daughter he had not seen in 20 years. Although only a recurring guest star on “Chicago Fire”, Benny would play a major role in the series’ first seven seasons. It all ended in the seventh season episode, “All The Proof”, when he suffered a sudden stroke and died.
Tragic for more reasons than sudden loss, audiences’ hearts are broken for Kelly, a son haunted by unresolved issues with his father. Luckily, after his father’s death, Kelly was able to compromise by ensuring Benny a proper department funeral, something usually only reserved for officers who die in the line of duty.
Alvin Olinsky
Played by Hollywood veteran Elias Koteas (the actor who played Casey Jones in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”), Alvin Olinsky is the central character of “Chicago P.D.” before his horrific death in the season five finale. Olinsky is an Army veteran who returns home and joins the Chicago P.D., serving alongside Hank Voight for over a decade. His job required him to carry out difficult covert missions that often put him in dangerous situations and he survived many gunfights before his end. Despite all the narrow escapes in his life, from the army to the police department, Olinsky did not lose his life in the line of duty as he deserved, as he died in prison.
After his partner Hank Voight caught up with his son’s killer, he took revenge. Unfortunately, Olinsky fell because he did not want to point the finger at his former teammate to save himself. Voight struggles to find evidence that will help clear Olinsky, but just as he is able to strike a deal to help them both escape, Olinsky is stabbed by another prisoner. Olinsky died in the prison infirmary while awaiting trial for a crime he did not commit.
