Chicago Fire has been a source of excitement for its viewers with its engaging storylines and new character

introductions in season 13. However, despite the show’s usual high standards, the current season seems to be lacking

something that has fans reminiscing about its predecessors. Longtime fans have taken to social media to share their

thoughts on the show’s current state, with many expressing that the season doesn’t quite live up to the spark that it once had.

One aspect that has noticeably been missing in season 13 is romance. Chicago Fire has long been a melodramatic show that thrives on romantic tension, with its characters often embroiled in breakups, reunions, or new relationships. Historically, the show has had at least one couple going through a dramatic love story. This has been a staple of the show, making fans invested in the characters’ personal lives.

The show has a rich history of iconic romances, including Stellaride (Miranda Rae Mayo and Taylor Kinney), Brettsey (Kara Killmer and Jesse Spencer), Cruz and Chloe (Joe Minoso and Kristen Gutoskie), and Mouch and Trudy Platt (Christian Stolte and Amy Morton) for those who count crossovers. Even brief trysts and firehouse flings that didn’t work out added to the show’s excitement. Violet (Hanako Greensmith) had a tragic romance with the late Evan Hawkins (Jimmy Nicholas), while there was also a notable white-hot tension between her and Sam Carver (Jake Lockett), although it was derailed due to Carver’s feelings for Kidd.

The show’s romantic storylines have been few and far between in season 13, leaving fans missing the excitement that came with watching complex relationships develop. Violet has been riding solo, and Carver got back together with an ex who seems to be bringing out the worst in him. The married couples on the show have been experiencing their fair share of problems, and the only potential workplace romance that has been hinted at is between Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and medic Lyla Novak (Joceyln Hudon), which sounds like a potential HR nightmare.

Chicago Fire has always managed to weave romance and sexual tension into its episodes, often using these storylines to add depth to the show’s action-packed scenes. This aspect of the show has been noticeably absent in season 13, leaving fans craving more. While the season has had its fair share of intense action, the lack of romantic tension has been a notable absence. Perhaps it’s time for the show to revisit this aspect of its storytelling to bring back the spark that its fans have been missing.