Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country season 3, episode 17 ahead.
With environmental calamities being at the center ofFire Country, the firefighting drama has had little time for villains, but one character’s behavior in season 3 hints at their story finally delivering the villainous turn that was promised in season 1.Fire Country’s focus on Bode’s journeyfrom inmate to inmate firefighter to freedom made it sothat the biggest struggles the firefighting drama put a spotlight on were those of the inmate firefighters. However, this didn’t stop some characters from being delineated as villains, such as Sleeper inFire Countryseason 1, even if his arc didn’t last long.
Other characters were at times viewed as villainous for their debatable choices, such as Luke Leone after he tried to kiss Sharon or to close down Three Rock. The rise ofOxalta to villain inFire Countryseason 3was the first of its kind, as it was focused on over several episodes in varying degrees, with the firefighting drama slowly building up the conflict ahead of a future showdown likely involving many ofFire Country’s central characters. However,another character’s change in behavior also quietly hints at them taking over an adversarial role in relation to the Leones.
Jake’s Hopes & Conduct In Fire Country Revive His Villain Role
Jake Knowingly Went Against Sharon’s Orders
Jake’s restlessness became easily noticeable the moment he caught Vince telling Bode that leading Station 42 was his future. His sense of dissatisfaction grew, to the point he finally asked Vince whether there was a chance of career progression at Station 42 for him inFire Countryseason 3, episode 16. However,Jake’s behavior in season 3, episode 17 went even further, refusing to follow the chain of command and going ahead with Bode’s plandespite Sharon’s order to return. WithFire Countryseason 3, episode 18’s trailer showing Jake giving his notice, it’s doubtless his discontent reached new peaks.
Antagonizing Vince and Sharon Leone at key moments in their lives – Vince coming to terms with Walter’s illness and his difficult relationship with his father, Sharon having to face Oxalta and Bode’s refusal to go along with the deal – leaves no doubt about Jake’s shift from hero to antagonist.This could come as a surprise given Jake’s supportive role throughoutFire Country, but in season 1, his role was more antagonistic, given how he hid his relationship with Riley from everyone and had taken over Bode’s role in Edgewater, to the point Vince and Sharon treated him like a son.
What Jake’s New Attitude Means For The Leones' Future In Fire Country
The Leones Have 1 Less Firefighter & Family Member To Rely On
Even when Jake felt left out by the Leone family dynamics inFire Countryseason 3, he didn’t fail to show up for Vince and Sharon, being there on the Leone fishing trip and asking how he could help them when they were coming to terms with Walter’s diagnosis. It’s unclear whether seeing Bode being hailed as the heir to Station 42 pushed Jake to focus on his career and forget his close bonds with the Leones, butFire Countryseason 3 highlighted at times how having Bode as part of Station 42 led Sharon and Vince to neglect Jake.
Between Walter’s declining health and Oxalta being ready to fight, Vince and Sharon will have much to face in what’s left ofFire Countryseason 3, making this the worst possible moment for Jake to put himself first.
Jake’s decision to focus on himself and disregard his history with the Leones leaves them without someone who they considered a member of their familyat the moment they need family the most. Between Walter’s declining health and Oxalta being ready to fight, Vince and Sharon will have much to face in what’s left ofFire Countryseason 3, making this the worst possible moment for Jake to put himself first. Simultaneously, this can finally lead Vince and Sharon to think back to the times they took Jake for granted inFire Country, which can hopefully lead to their reconciliation.
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