Summary
Fire Countryseason 2’s finale finally brought Bode’s story back to its origin, promising a thrilling new focus for season 3. Ever sinceFire Country’s series premiere introduced Bode’s plight, his focus had been to work through the rest of his sentence and do so as an inmate firefighter, hoping that serving the community would reduce his sentence.Fire Countryseason 1 included many obstacles for Bode in the form of his return to Edgewater by ending up at the Three Rock fire camp, inevitably letting him clash with his friends and family whom he abandoned after his sister’s death.
Between quarrelling with Vince and dealing with his mother Sharon’s illness, Bode had his hands full inFire Countryseason 1, reconnecting with Eve, Jakeand his family while also focusing on fighting fires as an inmate under Manny’s watchful eye. Bode’s objective of getting out of prison earlier never wavered, but it took a different shape the moment he became involved with Gabriela. Indeed,the reasons motivating Bode’s wish to be released changed when he fell for Gabriela. However, Bode getting his freedom and the ending ofFire Countryseason 2’s finale showed a different approach for season 3.
Fire Country Season 3’s New Character Makes Bode’s Season 2 Finale Crime More Heartbreaking For Gabriela
Bode’s choice in season 2 can be particularly hurtful for Gabriela were Fire Country season 3’s new character turn out to be his new love interest.
Bode’s Choice In Fire Country Season 2’s Ending Shows His Focus On His Future In Season 3
Asking Luke For Help To Become A Firefighter Puts The Focus Back On Bode
Bode’s choice to leave Gabriela’s wedding inFire Countryseason 2’s finale simultaneously let him turn the page on his and Gabriela’s history and put himself first, something he started doing in season 2 due to his intention not to meddle with Gabriela and Diego. While Bode’s change of focus throughoutFire Countryseason 2 was less intentional,choosing to leave the ceremony showed Bode’s active decision to look toward his future. By asking Luke for help and even to pull some strings, Bode decided what his future was going to be and started working to achieve it.
Such a development in season 2’s finale highlights what the focus of Bode’s story can be inFire Countryseason 3. With Bode decided on pursuing his one “healthy addiction” of firefighting, he will likely be as single-minded about it as he was about being with Gabriela in season 1 and getting to know Genevieve in season 2. However,focusing on becoming a Cal Fire firefighter can finally bring the spotlight back on Bode, makingFire Countryseason 3 about Bode turning his life around as a free man intentionally after the already important achievement of getting out of prison.
The focus ofFire Countryseason 2’s ending being on Bode choosing himself and his future as a firefighter hints at season 3 shining a light on his story, just like inFire Country’s beginning.
Bode Not Pursuing Gabriela In Fire Country Season 2 Helped His Original Goal
Stopping To Focus On His Feelings For Gabriela Got Bode His Freedom
Fire Countryseason 1 showed Bode invested in getting out so that he could live his relationship with Gabriela freely, even having the promise of them being together hinge on his release. However,choosing to sacrifice his shot at freedom so that Freddy could be released essentially put a stop to the chance of a relationship between Bode and Gabriela, even more so as Bode decided to stop answering Gabriela’s letters, forcing her to move on from him. Bode’s terrible choice inFire Countryseason 1’s endingnonetheless gave him the chance to focus solely on himself in season 2.
Despite undoubtedly still having feelings for Gabriela, Bode refused to voice them, even letting her believe he had moved on. With the possibility of Genevieve being his biological daughter taking all his attention,Bode forced himself not to interfere with Gabriela’s life, thus focusing more on his goals. While gaining his extraordinary conduct credit as a result of his actions in the campaign fire,it was Bode’s focus on saving Three Rock and getting there that made such heroism possible, which would have been difficult to obtain had Bode been actively hung up on Gabriela inFire Countryseason 2.
Fire Countryseason 3 returns to CBS on Friday, October 18 at 9pm.
Fire Country
Fire Country follows Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption by joining a firefighting program in his Northern California hometown. Working alongside elite firefighters, Donovan and fellow inmates strive to control massive wildfires in the region while navigating personal challenges and community dynamics.
