Taylor Kinney’s Comeback Signals a Turning Point
Kelly Severide is back in Chicago after a long, mysterious absence, but the man who walked through those familiar firehouse doors is not the same. After Season 12 left his storyline in limbo, Season 14 has begun to unpack what happened during his time away.
Where Has He Been?
Severide was reportedly working with the Office of Fire Investigation on an elite arson task force in the South. Though his work was classified, glimpses of his time away are being revealed in flashbacks. It’s clear the experience changed him.
Tensions with Kidd and the Team
Returning to find Stella Kidd gone, Severide has struggled to find his place. His friendship with Cruz is strained, and even Boden notices he’s more distant. Emotional scars are surfacing.
Long-Term Future Still Uncertain
Though he’s back for now, Kinney’s contract remains flexible. Writers are preparing multiple scenarios—Severide may rebuild or quietly exit again.
