‘Chicago Fire’ Episode 200 Was ‘Tough to Film’: ‘The Ending Says a Lot,’ Producer Explains
Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 5 marks episode 200 for the entire series, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store. So far, the show teased cast shakeups and tearful moments. And now, the executive producer admits the episode was “tough to film,” especially because of the ending. Here’s what the producer said about Chicago Fire episode 200.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains potential spoilers and speculation on what’s to come in Chicago Fire Season 10.]
‘Chicago Fire’ Season 10 Episode 5 marks the 200th episode of the series
The Chicago Fire cast is already prepping fans for what’s to come. Randy “Mouch” McHolland actor Christian Stolte spoke to TV Insider about Chicago Fire episode 200, and he promised fans showrunner Derek Haas has plenty in store.
“There are little callbacks, most of which I can’t give examples because most of them are framed around something that I can’t talk about yet,” Stolte said. “But I think if you’ve been a longtime viewer of the show, you will notice some details that’ll touch you.”
Chicago Fire cast member Joe Minoso who plays Joe Cruz also pointed out the “we’re there when you need us” motto that the cast lives by. “That motto has permeated every arc, every episode,” Minoso noted, also referencing episode 200. “I think in a big way, in a big kind of stirring way for one specific character, indeed, that is exactly what happens. They go through a moment. They are so needed that it really kind of pushes forward the storyline in a really amazing way.”
‘Chicago Fire’ Episode 200 was ‘tough to film’ and has a wild ending, according to the executive producer
Executive producer Haas spoke to TV Insider regarding what’s to come for Chicago Fire episode 200. Haas noted fans will find the new episode “emotional, life-changing and tough to view,” and he also noted, “it was tough to film.”
Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 5 has a number of intense storylines. Joe Cruz is waiting for the birth of his child, and chief Wallace Boden has known feelings about leaving the firehouse behind. Additionally, it seems the episode will focus on whether Matt Casey leaves or stays.
While Haas continues to keep quiet regarding spoilers for the episode, he hinted the episode kicks off with a wild storyline right at the beginning pertaining to Lieutenant Kelly Severide. “We will see the return of an old colleague of his,” Haas warns.
And when it comes to the end of the episode, Haas notes fans will forever remember what goes down. “The ending says a lot about how the writers and I feel about a certain character,” he hinted.
Does Matt Casey die on ‘Chicago Fire’ Episode 200?
Fans want to know what happens in Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 5. Does Matt Casey die in Chicago Fire episode 200? Or does he choose to leave his job and start anew elsewhere?
One Chicago Center notes the promo for Chicago Fire episode 200 points to a possible exit for Casey, but not necessarily a death. He’s given the opportunity to move to Oregon and become legal guardians for Ben and Griffin — and if he doesn’t, the kids could get split. His decision impacts everything, of course — from his job to his relationships.
Haas spoke to TV Insider about Casey’s situation. “All I can tell you is that Casey will always choose to help others over his own happiness,” Haas stated.
Chicago Fire episode 200 airs Oct. 20, 2021, at 9 p.m. EST on NBC.
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