How ‘Chicago Fire’ Wrote Off Eamonn Walker’s Chief Boden in the Season 12 Finale — and Revealed a Bombshell Twist
variety.comEmily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This story contains storylines from “Never Say Goodbye,” the May 22 Season 12 finale of “Chicago Fire.” It was a night for goodbyes on “Chicago Fire.” The Season 12 finale was the final episode for Eamonn Walker as Battalion Chief Wallace Boden.
The actor, who has served as the chief of Firehouse 51 since the series debuted in 2012, will no longer appear as a series regular beginning next season.
After a hard call, Boden decided to throw his hat into the ring for the job of Deputy Commissioner, mostly because those in the running (specifically Chief Robinson) wouldn’t be able to lead in a way that the department deserves.
If he was to become DC, he’d have to leave 51 for good. After telling the team, he then told Herrmann (David Eigenberg) that in the slim chance he got the promotion, he’d like him to take over his job.
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