Chicago Fire is bringing back a fan loved character in Season 14 but with a major twist 

Chicago Fire is fanning the flames of excitement as it gears up for Season 14, with the return of a fan-favorite character, just not quite how you’d expect. Darren Ritter, played by Daniel Kyri, is officially back, but this isn’t your typical homecoming. After bowing out in Season 13, Ritter’s return is said to be short-lived, leaving fans both thrilled and curious. With big shake-ups rocking Firehouse 51, this twisty comeback promises emotion, nostalgia, and maybe a little heartbreak, too.

Kyri shared a photo from the set on social media with the caption, “Back! For a limited time only.” While his comeback may not be permanent, it gives the writers a chance to wrap up Ritter’s storyline, since his absence in Season 13 was never fully explained.

The timing of his return couldn’t be more fitting, as showrunner Andrea Newman recently confirmed that major changes are shaking up Firehouse 51. Among those changes is the confirmed exit of several cast members, including Rome Flynn, who plays Derrick Gibson, and Michael Bradway, who plays Jack Damon. With even longtime favorites like Mouch and Herrmann potentially facing forced retirement, Ritter’s limited-time return could be the emotional anchor in a season full of uncertainty.

More details about Chicago Fire season 14

After thirteen fiery seasons, Chicago Fire is far from cooling down. The hit NBC procedural is officially returning for Season 14, and yes, the drama at Firehouse 51 is about to get even hotter. Announced in May alongside renewals for Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, the One Chicago universe is still a ratings powerhouse, pulling in a wild 46 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. Streaming numbers are only going up. But Season 14 won’t just be more of the same; it’s promising shake-ups, emotional exits, and major comebacks.

Talking about the latest season of Chicago Fire, showrunner Andrea Newman told Parade,

“What we want to do is reflect the craziness of the world right now, and that’s certainly going to be the case on the show. It’s going to be a wild ride, is the way I keep saying it. We’re going to have lots of different, new adventures, things that we haven’t seen before, because we’ve got to explore what happens when the trucks get leaner, and how that affects calls.”

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Dermot Mulroney joins the cast as Chief Dom Pascal, while familiar faces like Taylor Kinney’s Severide and Miranda Rae Mayo’s Stella Kidd return to steady the chaos. There’s also chatter of key characters leaving, surprise appearances, and big CFD changes.

The fourteenth season of Chicago Fire will come out on October 1, 2025. Viewers can watch it on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by the show being available on Peacock for streaming.

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