Firehouse

The first African-American assigned to an all-white firehouse, rookie firefighter Shelly Forsythe must battle both blazes and racism as the fire department hunts for a serial arsonist in 1973 New York. The house's senior firefighter is hostile to Forsythe at first but eventually comes to respect him and is forced to make a dangerous choice between his orders and his duty to a fellow firefighter.

My take

A gritty 1970s drama about breaking barriers under pressure. Tense, character-driven, and unflinching about racism and institutional conflict. For viewers who want substance with their action—something that grabs you and doesn't let go.

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