6 Career Changes to Look Out for on TV This Season
Might there be a significant changes for more than a handful of characters on TV before the end of the 2021-2022 season? It’s certainly possible, especially considering where some are in their careers.
We already know that at least one transfer is coming, courtesy of one of 9-1-1‘s firefighters ending its fall finale with a big announcement. But its spinoff might just see something different for one of its characters as well, following a recent call. Over on Chicago P.D., we can’t help but wonder if it might be time for a promotion for at least one of the members of Intelligence. Plus, there’s the matter of one of New Amsterdam‘s doctors, as they all fight against medical director Dr. Veronica Fuentes (Michelle Forbes).
Scroll down as we take a look at those and other characters who might be making some moves career-wise soon.
Eddie Diaz, 9-1-1
Right before the Fox drama went on break (returning in March), firefighter Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) surprised his colleagues and friends Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) and Henrietta “Hen” Wilson (Aisha Hinds) with the announcement that he was leaving the 118. (After his son revealed his desire for a perfect Christmas because “you’re going to be dead next year,” Eddie knew he needed to make a change.) But with Guzman still part of the show going forward, it’s a question of what kind of job in the LAFD he’ll be taking. We do know, thanks to the synopsis for its spring return from Fox, that it’ll be “a rough transition” for him.
Carlos Reyes, 9-1-1: Lone Star
After seeing the work that Officer Carlos Reyes (Rafael Silva) put in to find a missing girl, Detective Sarina Washington (Tamala Jones) asked if he ever thinks about taking the detective’s exam. “Really?” he asked. “Why not? We could use a few more pushy bastards,” she encouraged, giving him something to think about.
Eddie Janko, Blue Bloods
Early on in Season 12, Sergeant Jamie Reagan (Will Estes) followed his wife, Officer Eddie Janko (Vanessa Ray), when she was sneaking around. She admitted she was studying for the sergeant’s exam. “I was afraid to tell you. I didn’t know if you would like it,” she told him. “I think it’s a great idea, you trying to make sergeant. I have absolutely no problem that you’re here, but if I’m being honest, I don’t like how we got here,” he shared. But in the February 25 episode, Eddie will question her decision to become sergeant when she works an SVU case. Whatever happens, we wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some sort of career change in her future.
Officers Kim Burgess, Kevin Atwater & Adam Ruzek Chicago P.D.
Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati), Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins), and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) are all still officers, the same rank they were when we met them in Season 1 of the NBC drama. We can’t help but wonder if that might change for one or more of them sooner rather than later.
Dr. Sam Griffith, Good Sam
When the CBS medical drama began, Dr. Rob “Griff” Griffith (Jason Isaacs) was chief of surgery, but then he was shot. His daughter, Dr. Sam Griffith (Sophia Bush), took over as interim chief of surgery, a position that was about to become permanent when he awoke from a coma. He wants his job back, she wants hers to be permanent. What will that mean for Sam by the end of the season?
Dr. Max Goodwin, New Amsterdam
Dr. Max Goodwin’s (Ryan Eggold) stint as a receptionist didn’t last long — and Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) had to fire him — and while in England, he did end up practicing medicine … on the street. But for now at least, he’s back in New York, planning to stay until he helps oust Veronica. But might he end up taking his job back after getting rid of his replacement (assuming he does)?
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The only thing that needs to change in BB is Erin becomes DA
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I don't like the idea they are taking Eddie Diaz off the show. If they move him to a paper pusher ok. But I hope they keep the show and all the characters.
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Kim Burgess was a beat cop before her promotion to intelligence
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I think both series are excellent
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OK, on good Sam, no ! I can't watch it ! No way would someone stay in such a toxic relationship with her father like that ! It's her father !!! I don't know how anyone would think " yeah this is good "
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I agree to a point. The actors are great. I keep hoping the Father realizes what a jerk he is. It is toxic to watch. The premise is good but needs some relief. I do not care how arragant a Father is, he would not set his daughter up to fail that bad. If he did they have more problems than wanting the same job.
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It's going to be cancelled anyway. The father daughter competition doesn't work.
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Where's HUNTERS CRACKPIPE
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Jenko took the sergeant exam the same time Jamie did. A little continuity issue there.
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Jamie took it years ago, hence why he has been seargent for multiple seasons. Eddie has only been prepping for it since the beginning of this season
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They both took it but Eddie didnt do as well as Jamie and never got a placement. Maybe she needs or wants to retake it to try to rank higher.
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Janko took the exam when Jamie did. He told Frank she did ok but that he (Jamie) finished first. With way Janko should never be promoted she’s horrific
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I thought she was going to take the exam but gave her application to Jamie to take it.
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Hope Eddie leaves Blue Blood. Don’t care for her attitude.
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I enjoy having her on the show. Only wish the detectives would hookup.
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I have been wishing that since her first episode.
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