7 Reasons Casey and Brett Would Be Perfect Leads for a Chicago Fire Spinoff
Chicago Fire launched its One Chicago series in 2012, and since then, NBC has aired three spinoffs, but they should add another to the list centered around Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer). Spencer was part of the original Chicago Fire cast in 2012 and was a series regular until he left the procedural drama in season 10. Meanwhile, Killmer joined the show in the season 3 premiere and was a main cast member until she left in season 12. Given the way their story ended, a spinoff featuring Casey and Brett is possible.
Casey and Brett rode off into the sunset at the end of Chicago Fire season 12, episode 6. The two began dating in season 9 but broke up when Casey moved to Portland, Oregon. Their relationship wasn’t built to withstand long distance. As a result, Casey and Brett broke up, but it soon became clear that, despite their breakup, the pair were still destined to be together. The perfect opportunity for Casey and Brett to end the game came when Killmer announced that she was leaving Chicago Fire in season 12, opening the door for Casey and Brett to get married and live together in Oregon.
Kara Killmer’s departure from Chicago Fire was ultimately a bit bittersweet because it meant that Casey and Brett could finally be together, but it came at the cost of losing both characters on the show. As separate characters, Casey and Brett were both beloved by fans. However, when they were together, many viewers enjoyed their relationship and supported it before they even officially started dating. It would be disappointing if Chicago Fire fans never got to see Casey and Brett again, and a spinoff could change that.
A Brett and Casey Chicago Fire spinoff would be quite exciting, especially after their wedding in season 12. The two fan-favorite characters would return to the small screen as husband and wife, which would be appealing to many. Plus, since a Chicago Fire spinoff would theoretically revolve around Brett and Casey, the show could spend more time on their story and developing their relationship.
All four shows in the One Chicago universe are set in Chicago, Illinois, and for good reason, since the city is in the show’s name. However, after a total of 33 seasons and 662 episodes, it might be time for NBC to expand the scope of the series, and who better to usher in a new era for One Chicago than Brett and Casey? Their adventures in Portland, Oregon as a married couple would certainly bring something new to the fictional universe.
If the network wants to breathe new life into the series [One Chicago], NBC should develop a spinoff set outside of the Windy City (and in Portland).
Bringing One Chicago to the West Coast would certainly make things more interesting. Every established show — Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med — has run into double digits. The longer a series runs, the more likely it is to become stale, and that’s what’s happening with One Chicago. So if the network wants to breathe new life into the series, NBC would be wise to develop a spinoff set outside of the Windy City (and in Portland).
