The Season 13 finale ofChicago Firewill air on NBC tomorrow night, but the future of the show has already been shaken up. It was reported back in April that bothDaniel KyriandJake Lockettwould leave the show after the Season 13 finale, but new information has come to light that might discredit this.Chicago Firewas already renewed for Season 14at the start of May, and while NBC has yet to announce an official return date for the show, it’s expected back on the network before the end of this year, if not extremely early in 2026.
Chicago FireshowrunnerAndrea Newmanrecently sat down for an interview with ScreenRant to talk about the Season 13 finale, and when asked about Season 14, she admitted,“We haven’t sat down for Season 14 yet. We don’t know what we’re going to do.”However, she was also asked about how Ritter and Carver’s departures would play into the next season:
“Whether or not they’re going to be part of stories next season,that’s still up in the air. We love these actors so much and the characters are such an inherent part of the show. There could be explosive endings to these stories, butwe could also be winding them in a little bit more. Maybe not as regulars, but seeing them come back and play their stories out.We’ll have to see.”
When asked to make a definitive statement about whether both characters could return in the future, Newman simply responded,“Yeah, there’s always a chance. Nothing is locked down yet.”Kyri has starred in 130 episodes of Chicago Fire as Darren Ritter, and Lockett has featured in 54 episodes. Fans have grown close to both characters over the past few years, andif their departure from the series does turn out to be permanent, it will certainly break some hearts. The only person to star in all 274 episodes ofChicago FireisTaylor Kinney, who plays Kelly Severide.Christian StolteandJoe Minosohave each appeared in 273 and 272 episodes.
Who Created ‘Chicago Fire’?
Chicago Firewas written andcreated for television byMichael BrandtandDerek Haas, and Newman is also credited as a scribe on more than 60 episodes of the series, dating back to its first season, in addition to serving as the showrunner.Michael A. O’Shea,Michael Gilvary, andJill Weinbergerhave also worked in the writer’s room on the series.Reza Tabrizihas directed the most episodes ofChicago Fireat 55, andJoe Chappellefollows closely behind him at 31 episodes.Dermot Mulroneycan also be seen inChicago Fire.
The first 21 episodes ofChicago FireSeason 13 are out now, and the Season 13 finale will air tomorrow night. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the series, and watchChicago FireonPeacock.
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Source:Screen Rant
