It’s the question every Chicago Fire fan is asking right now: Is Taylor Kinney coming back for good?
After his unexpected hiatus during Season 11 and partial appearances in Season 12, eagle-eyed fans are noticing signs that Kelly Severide’s return to Firehouse 51 may be more permanent than NBC is letting on. Social media has lit up with behind-the-scenes photos, cast interactions, and even subtle clues dropped in recent episodes.
Fans have pointed out how Severide’s name keeps popping up in key plotlines—despite being off-screen. In classic One Chicago fashion, this could be the writers setting the stage for a dramatic return.
“They never really wrote him out,” one fan posted on Reddit. “They’re leaving the door wide open.”
Could a full-time return in Season 13 be the redemption arc fans have been waiting for? If Taylor Kinney’s heart is still with Chicago Fire, then the smoldering sparks of hope are definitely still burning.
