Chicago Fire: Scoop on the season 2 premiere (Episode 2x01 "A Problem House") from Entertainment Weekly's Sandra Gonzalez

Here's some scoop on Chicago Fire from Entertainment Weekly's Sandra Gonzalez's The Spoiler Room column, which was posted on 9/13/13.

‘CHICAGO FIRE’: FIVE PREMIERE TEASES!

Chicago Fire fans should be excited about the season to come. Why? I’ll give you FIVE reasons…

+ The episode takes place on Casey’s first day back after taking a trip to clear his head. He’s still struggling with the death of Hallie but he’s not as bad as when we last saw him depressed and disheveled. So are things looking up for him? Not exactly. By the end of the episode, he’s going to find himself very close to a situation that promises more headache-inducing situations. Can’t this guy catch a break?

+ One of the firefighters betrays his colleagues in what they believe to be a big way. It’s actually more hilarious than serious.

+ Michelle Forbes is deliciously evil in the role of Gail McLeod, a ball-busting consultant who is charged with keeping an eye on the firehouse. Gail is also the lady charged with deciding which firehouses are due for closure because of budget cuts. Her first interaction with Boden will leave you worried about Firehouse 51.

+ We learn one of the characters is being targeted! Like, someone-wants-you-dead targeted.

+ One of the crew is going to run for union president! I love the character the writers picked to lead this storyline. Guesses?

Link to the full article:Spoiler Room: Scoop on 'Bones,' 'Chicago Fire,' 'Suits,' 'HIMYM,' more | Inside TV | EW.com

Chicago Fire: Casts Michelle Forbes in Season 2-TVLine

According to TVLine's Vlada Gelman, Michelle Forbes has been cast in a recurring guest-star role for season 2 of Chicago Fire. Here's an excerpt from the original article, which gives some details on Forbes' role:

The Killing alumna has booked a recurring role on Season 2 of the NBC drama as a high-ranking consultant with the State Fire Marshal’s office, TVLine has learned.

The actress’ character, Gail McLeod, is in charge of monitoring budgets and performance at the city’s fire houses. That may spell trouble for the men and women at 51, which is definitely under her microscope.

Link to the full article:‘Chicago Fire’ Season 2 Cast — Michelle Forbes as Fire Marshal Consultant - TVLine



My thoughts: I've seen Michelle Forbes on a lot of TV shows over the years, namely Battlestar Galactica, Lost, True Blood and The Killing, and I personally think she's a very talented actress. I'm very confident that she'll do a great job on Chicago Fire. Chicago Fire ended up becoming one of my favorite new TV shows last year, so it's definitely great to finally get some news about what will be happening in season 2. If you aren't already watching Chicago Fire, I strongly recommend that you check the show out immediately.

The Killing Exclusive: Michelle Forbes Back as Series Regular, Plus More Season 2 Scoop-TVLine

Mitch Larsen will for certain be around for the reveal of her daughter Rosie’s killer, now that Michelle Forbes has been locked in as a series regular for Season 2 of AMC’s The Killing, TVLine has learned exclusively.

Forbes earned an Emmy nomination for her heart-wrenching portrayal of Mitch, whose teen daughter died under very mysterious circumstances. And though Season 1 wrapped with wannabe Seattle mayor Darren Richmond being wrongly pinched for — and then seemingly killed for — the murder, series boss Veena Sud assured us that in Season 2, “We will solve the investigation of who murdered Rosie Larsen — all will be revealed — and there will also be a second case that emerges.”

Speaking of the rain-drenched drama’s sophomore run, which started up production on Tuesday, TVLine can also report on two major characters joining the muddled, muddied mix. On the cop shop side of things, viewers will meet Lt. Carlson, a clean-cut, well-dressed lawman in his 50s who tends to keep tabs on which way the political winds are blowing.

Another recurring player to be introduced is Alexi, a 19-year-old Polish-American veteran of the foster system who, with his myriad piercings and tattoos, is described as a “scary looking,” “dark” and “frightening teen who can turn on a dime emotionally.” Alexi thus is a “bad boy” who proves “attractive to teen girls looking for an adventure” — meaning he could fold into the Rosie Larsen mystery, or perhaps play a role in Season 2′s new case.

The Killing is likely to return in April 2012, though an official premiere date has not been announced.

This article was written by Matt Webb Mitovich.

Link to the original article:The Killing Exclusive: Michelle Forbes Back as Series Regular, Plus More Season 2 Scoop - TVLine