The worst things the Halstead brothers ever did in the One Chicago franchise
Longtime viewers of the three “One Chicago” series will likely agree that each show has a distinctive cast of characters who, in the broadest sense, consider themselves family. In fact, the close-knit nature of their work as first responders binds them together as they face the dangers, triumphs and challenges of daily life. That said, there are two central characters in the “One Chicago” shared universe whose relationship goes beyond close professional friendship.
Halstead brothers Will (Nick Gehlfuss) and Jay (Jesse Lee Soffer) bring unique family dynamics to their respective roles on “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.” And while the two men have earned millions of loyal fans thanks to all their positive contributions to both shows, we can say that both brothers have also had their fair share of misbehavior at times. vi is not admirable. But as most veteran TV watchers will readily admit, how bad a character is often says more about them than how well they do. So what’s the worst thing the Halstead brothers have done in the One Chicago series?
Will ignored the patient’s instructions and was sued by the hospital
Like a party-loving, even reckless, kid in his profligate youth, Dr. Will Halstead’s past can sometimes seem to echo in his present-day personality when it comes to making calls. call judgment. The truth is, there was a time when the term ‘Halsteading’ was actually used as a verb to refer to reckless behavior at One Chicago Center. While it should be noted that Will’s general nature is considerate and well-intentioned, his short temper and belief that he always knows best can get him into trouble.
That was apparently the case in the Season 1 episode “Choices” of “Chicago Med,” when a patient who had signed a Do Not Resuscitate order went into cardiac arrest. Reacting impulsively, Will decides to go ahead and revive the woman against her specific, documented wishes. Not only was this action disrespectful of the patient’s official health care directives, it was also illegal. In the end, the hospital was sued and Will paid a steep price in the form of a spike in his malpractice insurance premiums.
Jay followed his heart and found himself in a potentially disastrous situation
In some ways the exact opposite of his brother Will, Jay Halstead’s modus operandi has always involved duty, loyalty, and a commitment to doing what’s right, no matter what the cost. how. In that regard, however, his single-minded pursuit of justice in some situations may place him in a morally questionable gray area. And even as he tries to convince himself that the end justifies his means, Jay is often conflicted about his own behavior.
For example, in “Chicago P.D.” Episode 5 “Care Under Fire”, Jay finds himself attracted to the sister of the suspect he is supervising, continuing to see her after the case is supposedly closed. But when she is implicated in the murder of an undercover federal investigator, her involvement in the drug trade comes to light and Jay is placed in a seriously compromising position. Of course, when Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) discovers the truth of the matter, which doesn’t bode well for Jay. While the consequences turned out to be less than the terminal, it could have resulted in Jay being booted from the Intel Unit or even fired from the force.
Will’s impulsive actions at the hospital put his career in jeopardy
One personality trait that “Chicago Med” fans may attribute to Dr. Will Halstead is his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of his patients above all else. Likewise, those same fans will also acknowledge him as a doctor willing to bend or even break protocol if he considers a patient’s outcome positive. It was this kind of willingness to follow the rules that got the doctor into bondage in the episode “Guilty” of the series’ first season.
After surreptitiously accessing data related to an ongoing drug trial at the hospital, Will discovers that a certain critically ill patient is being given a placebo instead of the active experimental drug. – a medication that might help her condition. Will then proceeds to inform the patient that she is receiving a placebo, which would negate the entire trial and – if Will’s actions were discovered – almost certainly cause him to lose medical license. Luckily, another doctor corners Will in the elevator and, after physically restraining him, makes him understand. However, this is simply another incident that reveals how Will’s rash decision-making can cause serious complications for both the hospital and his own career.
Jay’s actions during the heated exchange of fire resulted in the death of a bystander
Deeply affected by his military service, Jay Halstead carries the burden shared by many battlefield veterans of feeling guilty over his own survival while others have perishes. This feeling of regret is unexpectedly evoked for Jay in “Chicago P.D.” Episode 5 “Reform”. In a fierce firefight that broke out as the team tried to bust, bullets flew in all directions. Unfortunately, a stray bullet hit a young girl nearby. Rushing to the hospital later, Jay was told that the victim would probably survive.
Praying for a miracle, he waited to learn how she was doing and learned that the child’s injuries were fatal. Not long after, the investigation revealed that it was a bullet from Jay’s service weapon that hit and killed the innocent girl. Although the report later cleared Jay’s name in the incident, he was still disappointed that he was responsible for the girl’s death. And even though this particular incident was completely coincidental, it is still considered one of the detective’s most brutal actions.
Will is fired when a good but unethical act goes awry
The saying that no good deed goes unpunished certainly applies to the next case of Halstead behaving badly while trying to achieve something good. A dramatic series of events unfolds when Carol Conte (Margaret Colin) is admitted to Chicago’s Gaffney Medical Center. Carol is the mother of Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto), and she is in the hospital with her rapidly weakening heart. As it turns out, Will is currently participating in a clinical trial of a new drug that, coincidentally, may help alleviate Carol’s heart problems. However, because the registration period for the drug trial has officially ended, Carol is not eligible to participate in the trial and receive the drug that could save her.
Taking drastic action, Dr. Manning stole some medicine for her mother. But when she is caught, Will claims he is responsible for the theft. This, not surprisingly, eventually got him fired with the added downside of being a major black mark on his career going forward. And although fans may beg to differ, if you’re hospital administrator Dr. Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson), Will’s fraudulent cover-up of a drug theft at the hospital is clear. considered one of the worst things the Halstead brothers did. in the series One Chicago.
