You Wish For | [s2e17] Careful What

: The episode concludes on a massive cliffhanger as Bobby and Athena realize a serial bomber is active in Los Angeles, setting the stage for the season finale. Critical Reception

: Maddie Kendall handles calls from several previous callers—including survivors from the earthquake and Christmas episodes—which helps her find closure and reconsider her future at the dispatch center. [S2E17] Careful What You Wish For

: The emotional core of the episode revolves around Eddie Diaz and his estranged wife, Shannon. After Eddie wishes for their complicated situation to be resolved, Shannon is tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. The 118 responds to the call, forcing Eddie and the team to witness her final moments. : The episode concludes on a massive cliffhanger

Reviews generally praise the episode for its emotional weight but acknowledge its "downer" nature: After Eddie wishes for their complicated situation to

: Some viewers found the "Be Careful What You Wish For" theme a bit heavy-handed—notably a lottery winner driven to suicide and a woman hit by a mail bomb. However, reviewers at Telltale TV noted that the "messy" leadership transition for Chimney felt realistic and kept the narrative engaging.