Is it just us, or are 2025 and 2026 the years of Shawn Hatosy playing, on TV, the supervisory characters who offer sage advice based on their experiences? Well, at least that’s the case with Battalion Chief Brett Richards on Fire Country and Dr. Jack Abbot on The Pitt.
And that continues in the Friday, March 13, episode of the CBS firefighter drama. Richards, who was the “fixer” battalion chief at 42 following Vince’s (Billy Burke) death and who appointed Manny (Kevin Alejandro) to the position when he left, returns to help out during a busy shift, and, it turns out, he has another reason for being there — but it’s not to (necessarily) force anyone out. Warning: Spoilers for Fire Country Season 4 Episode 12 ahead!
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