Alex Shawcross (also known as Collin O'Reilly) was first introduced as a humble, charming, and talented probie firefighter. The son of a legendary firefighting hero, Collin holds a name that he's constantly trying to live up to. He grew up in the shadow of his fire-fighting father, causing him to spend most of his twenties rebelling against expectations. However it is later revealed to be false.
Biography[]
Joining Cal Fire[]
Collin is partnered with Gabriela during his first day on the job. They climb the cliff to better assess the weather pattern, at which point, Collin inquires about Bode and the crime he committed to get locked up, but Gabriela comes to Bode's defense, revealing that her dad was an inmate before becoming captain at Three Rock and that people can change. Collin then mistakenly steps on a rock, sending a large bolder off the cliff, which narrowly misses Freddy due to Bode intervening. Gabriela ultimately covers for him, as it's his first day, but Collin later comes clean.[1]
Arsonist Fires[]
On the day that the investigator Erika Snow arrives at the firehouse, he was off-duty when he arrives at a house fire. In the midst of the call, it is revealled that he told Erika about Jake's past. When Bode speaks with him about a fictional fire, it sparks Bode's supiscions that he isn't what he says he is. It is revealed that his birth name is Alex Shawcross from Arizona.[2]
Appearances[]
Season 1[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Collin O'Reilly is portrayed by Zach Tinker.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Season 1, episode 12: Two Pink Lines
- ↑ Season 1, episode 17: A Cry for Help