After months of speculation and anxiety among fans, Chicago Fire has officially confirmed that Taylor Kinney will be returning as Kelly Severide for Season 14. His absence during much of the previous season left a noticeable gap, both in the fireh
Showrunner Andrea Newman has hinted that this won’t be the same fearless, unshakable lieutenant we’ve seen in past years. The events that pulled Severide away — dangerous investigations, high-stakes rescue work outside Chicago — have left their mark. “He’s seen things and been in situations that change a person,” Newman noted in a recent interview. “That’s going to affect how he interacts with his team, and even with Kidd.”
And speaking of Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), her relationship with Severide will face new layers of complexity. While Season 13 ended on a hopeful note for the couple, long-distance strains and personal growth apart may lead to surprising conflicts — and deeper connections — in the episodes to come.
For fans who’ve missed his signature blend of daring rescues and quiet leadership, Season 14 promises to deliver, but not without testing Severide’s resilience in ways we’ve never seen before.
