Chicago Fire
NBC | Release Date: October 10, 2012
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
13
Negative:
5

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
83
NewsdayVerne GayOct 8, 2012
Season 1 Review: Chicago Fire definitely has familiarity going for it and familiarity going against it as well. Read full review
75
New York PostLinda StasiOct 10, 2012
Season 1 Review: Wolf is not about to break any new ground here. He's just creating the kind of TV that people watch. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydOct 10, 2012
Season 1 Review: In a world without cable dramas, Chicago Fire would be considered television at its more compelling and realistic. As it is, it walks the line between shameless entertainment--hot guys, hot girls, the fires within, the fires without--and intelligent storytelling. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterTim GoodmanOct 5, 2012
Season 1 Review: Rote but entertaining, Chicago Fire can't be ruled out as perhaps one of NBC's best chances for a hit. Read full review
67
Uncle BarkyEd BarkOct 10, 2012
Season 1 Review: This seems like a serviceable drama that merits a bit better ladder grade (heh-heh) for an improved second hour. Read full review
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