Budget Cuts, New Faces — And Severide Back in the Trenches: Why Season 14 Might Be Chicago Fire’s Most Intense Yet

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Budget Cuts, New Faces — And Severide Back in the Trenches: Why Season 14 Might Be Chicago Fire’s Most Intense Yet

2025/11/27 Report

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After speculation and a brief absence, Taylor Kinney is officially back as Kelly Severide for Chicago Fire’s 14th season. Filming resumed this summer, with NBC releasing a behind-the-scenes clip of Kinney in full fire gear — a clear sign: the hero is returning to his home at Firehouse 51.

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Season 14 premiered on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, continuing the tradition of the “One Chicago” Wednesday block on NBC, with Fire at 9/8c. The new season was confirmed back in May 2025, along with sister shows in the franchise.

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