How Fire Country Fans Really Feel About Gabriela Perez

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Contains spoilers for “Fire Country” Season 3, Episode 9 — “Coming in Hot”

In the thick of Season 3, I found myself reeling from the collapse of my engagement with Diego and the financial burden of our aborted wedding. In a moment of anger, I confronted my dad, Manny, during a forest fire ordeal when I’d left crucial equipment behind in a spat with Jake. Desperate for water and trapped, I lashed out at Manny for abandoning his duty to save prisoners to rescue me instead. A torrent of feelings about our relationship spilled forth, making me see how poorly I’d been treating him and my friends. After we were rescued, a fresh perspective on life took hold, though it might be too late to mend things with Bode.

Fans of the show “Fire Country” on its specific subreddit were quite displeased with Gabriela’s actions, and it seems their tolerance for certain storylines has been stretched to its limits. The latest incident involving Gabriela storming off into an active fire without a radio was the last straw for many fans. u/AKBearmace expressed his frustration saying, “Can Gabi be fired already? What firefighter keeps their job after abandoning a radio during an active fire?” Similarly, u/AppointmentWest7911 also shared his dissatisfaction, stating, “I had hoped they would write off Gabriela’s character. She has consistently been the most selfish, self-absorbed, reckless, hypocritical, and manipulative character on the show.” Despite a few fans still giving her the benefit of the doubt, it appears that their number is dwindling.

The writers are the ones at fault according to some fans

It’s understandable to feel frustrated with a character’s actions, but it’s essential to keep in mind that the actor is merely interpreting the role as written. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the writers for the storyline and some viewers believe they are not doing justice to Gabi by steering her character in this direction. As u/jhumph88 pointed out, “It seems she’s experiencing a crisis, but the way it’s being portrayed is off,” which was echoed by others like u/AquariusRising1983 who commented, “The actors are doing their best with the subpar material they’ve been given.

Is it conceivable that there might be a deeper layer to Gabriela’s character than initially perceived? Some viewers speculate that the writers could be hinting at Gabriela having bipolar disorder, which could provide an explanation for certain character choices. As u/PlayMaker95 pointed out, some of her actions have been indicative of this condition. However, others are skeptical about this theory. “This suggests that the writers possess the ability to create something complex and layered,” commented u/AquariusRising1983. “Given other aspects we’ve observed this season, I remain unconvinced by their capability.

The TV series “Fire Country” has faced criticism due to a questionable Season 3 plot point involving Gabi and Jake. The storyline’s repercussions are still uncertain, with both her relationship with Bode and her future hanging in the balance. Given her current unfavorable image, one might wonder how to rehabilitate her character and make her more appealing. As she begins to recover, there’s hope that things may improve for Gabi. Will “Fire Country” finally do right by Gabriela? We’ll have to wait and see.

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2025-02-04 15:29