Daniel Kyri’s Darren Ritter is stepping away from Firehouse 51 as Chicago Fire navigates the cast shake-ups in season 14. The arc frames Ritter’s move to New York as a temporary pause rather than a permanent exit.
Early episodes set up Ritter’s pursuit of a relationship with his ex, Dwayne. A New York detour brings Ritter face to face with his family, prompting a reconsideration of what he wants from the partnership. By the episode’s end, he heads to the Big Apple to spend more time with Dwayne, signaling an extended furlough from Firehouse 51.
Is this a permanent goodbye?
The network frames Ritter’s departure as a temporary arrangement rather than a final curtain. He’s told to keep in touch with a New York firehouse, and NBC has a history of leaving doors open for departing characters in One Chicago. A return isn’t out of the question, though no timetable is announced.
For now, Ritter’s exit plays out as a hopeful, less tragic farewell compared with some other character moments in Firehouse 51. The door remains ajar for his possible return down the line.
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