A Beloved Firehouse 51 Character Won’t Return in Chicago Fire Season 14

In a surprising turn of events, another Chicago Fire star is leaving ahead of season 14, following in Jake Lockett and Daniel Kyri’s footsteps. News of Lockett and Kyri’s (who portray Sam Carver and Darren Ritter in the One Chicago show) departures came a month before season 13’s finale, following budget-cut rumors. Now, another cast member is set to leave.

According to a report from Soaps.com, Michael Bradway will not return for Chicago Fire season 14. Bradway has played Jack Damon, Kelly Severide’s long-lost half-brother, in the NBC procedural drama for the past two seasons. It seemed like he was becoming a mainstay in the series by the end of Chicago Fire season 13. Alas, that won’t be the case.

What Michael Bradway’s Exit Means For Chicago Fire Season 14

What Will Happen To Damon?

Damon underwent a series of ups and downs in Chicago Fire season 13. First, he was fired from Firehouse 51 after lying about not following Stella Kidd’s orders while on a call, and he blamed his brother for it. However, Damon later accepted responsibility for his actions and made amends. Bradway’s character even returned to 51 towards the season’s end.

Now, Damon is leaving the fire station once again ahead of Chicago Fire season 14. It’s unclear how he’ll be written out, but the producers are reportedly open to bringing Bradway back if his schedule allows it. So, Damon evidently won’t be straying too far from Chicago. Fans can also rest assured that he isn’t dying (at least, for now).

Not only will Severide (who learned he was going to be a father in the Chicago Fire season 13 finale) be affected by Damon’s exit, but so will Lizzy Novak. Damon and Novak started a casual romantic relationship in season 13. It appeared as if their connection could grow more serious, but given Damon’s departure, that likely isn’t happening anymore.

Our Take On Damon Leaving Firehouse 51

Damon’s Exit Is Just The Latest In A String Of Departures

Another firefighter is down for the count heading into Chicago Fire season 14, and the TV show can’t stand to lose anyone else. For starters, of the NBC procedural drama’s three recent exits, two involve characters who are part of budding romances. Without them, Firehouse 51 is running low on romances.

There are also only so many farewells that viewers can take before becoming fed up. Nevertheless, it’s disappointing to lose Damon. His relationship with Severide instilled new life into Taylor Kinney’s character, and Damon and Novak’s will-they/won’t-they romance was intriguing. The good news is that the door is open for Bradway to reprise his role in future Chicago Fire seasons.