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Executively produced by Dick Wolf, Chicago Fire, is the first installment in Wolf’s Chicago franchise. The show revolves around the personal and professional lives of firefighters, medical personnel, and rescue officer, of the Chicago Fire Department.
Set in a fictional Firehouse 51, the show is packed with action and thrill, as the emergency responders quickly strategize plans to save citizens’ lives daily. The show stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Lauren German, and others.
The popular show has accumulated a loyal fan following and is going strong for 12 seasons. With the release of season 13 approaching, here are seven similar shows to watch.
Hawaii Five-0, Nightwatch, and other shows to watch while waiting for Chicago Fire season 13
1) Rescue Me - Amazon Prime Video
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For those who love the firefighter genre, Rescue Me, is a drama that adds a hint of comedy. Starring Denis Leary, Michael Lombardi, Andrea Roth, and others, the show follows the professional and personal lives of a group of firefighters in New York City—which is similar to Chicago Fire.
The protagonists of the series is Tommy Galvin (Leary), who is a veteran firefighter and the show follows his troubled family life, the trauma after 9/11, and the issues of his co-workers. The show has a cult status and is a must-watch.
2) Hawaii Five-0 - Amazon Prime Video
A reboot of the 1968 series, Hawaii Five-0, is a police procedural that revolves around a special major crimes task force that works on the orders of the governor of Hawaii. The elite unit has full immunity and can deal with terrorist attacks and murders.
The unit is led by the US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander, Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin). The show also includes beautiful views of the Hawaiian state, when the unit decides to catch a break. The popular show is similar to Chicago Fire, as it deals with saving people and has breakneck speed action.
3) FBI - Amazon Prime Video
Created by Dick Wolf, FBI, is a police procedural series that features Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, and others. The series focuses on the New York City field office criminal division of FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the duo of dedicated special agents Maggie Bell (Missy) and Omar Zidan (Zeeko).
Like Chicago Fire, the show has an ensemble cast that relies on their dedication to serve people and has the same bureaucratic drama. FBI, is also similarly fast-paced and viewers of Chicago Fire will enjoy this one.
4) Nightwatch - Amazon Prime Video
Another show by Dick Wolf, Nightwatch, is a unique reality tv series that follows the hectic lives of emergency service workers like firefighters, police officers, ad medical workers, that are active during their night shift. The show has featured New Orleans and Tampa.
Viewers who enjoyed the firefighter show Chicago Fire, should watch this series as it provides the raw and brutal reality of emergency workers. It also has some of the most interesting cases and a suspenseful narration.
5) LA’s Finest - Amazon Prime Video
Also known as Bad Girls, LA’s Finest, is a spin-off of the Bad Boys franchise and stars Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba. The show revolves around detective lieutenant Sydney Burnett (Union), who is an ex-DEA agent and detective Nancy McKenna (Alba), a former US Navy technician with a dark secret.
The women bravely fight it out against criminals while also juggling their personal lives, like the crew of Chicago Fire. While the show takes the help of comedy to keep the atmosphere light, it still has intense action scenes and a dedicated cast like Chicago Fire.
6) Harrow - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Harrow, is an Australian medical drama set in Queensland that revolves around Daniel Harrow, who is a forensic pathologist. With a penchant for solving crimes, even before the police officials, Harrow often finds himself facing the ire of others. The show also delves into his troublesome personal life.
Even though the show has a more comedic approach, both Chicago Fire and Harrow, have a group of people who are dedicated to saving lives. Both the shows also employ cliffhangers to keep the fans glued.
7) S.W.A.T. - Amazon Prime Video
Based on a 1975 tv series and a 2003 film adaptation, S.W.A.T. is another procedural drama. The show revolves around Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sergeant Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson (Shemar Moore), who is born and brought up in Los Angeles and is a former Marine.
Highly dedicated to the community he grew up in and his colleagues, Hondo is asked to lead a new elite unit of the LAPD, known as the Special Weapons and Tactics unit. Similar to Chicago Fire, the show is a procedural and highlights the high-octane drama that ensues in precarious jobs.
Viewers are welcome to go through this list and choose an action-packed show of their liking.
