The Many Exits of Chicago Fire: Who's Gone and What's Next?
So, things are pretty intense in Firehouse 51! There have been a few notable departures in recent seasons. One of those faces fans just won't be seeing in season 13 is Rome Flynn, whose character joined Firehouse 51 but took a fast exit in Season 12. It was surprising because we felt he was really going to bring a lot to the group (who didn’t love the energy? I was thinking he and Sam Carver could become the new Severide/Casey pairing!
Fans love to speculate about whether they'll return! The whole reason he was introduced was to be part of Stella Kidd's team. So that means there was this HUGE shakeup in Firehouse 51, with everyone missing the amazing Blake Gallo. He wasn't able to stay with the group and moved on, followed by the surprising news that the great Sylvie Brett, our favorite paramedic, left Firehouse 51 to move to Oregon. And even after Flynn's departure, we had this other exciting shake-up in Season 13 – a new firefighter in the family named Jack Damon.
Why Derrick Gibson, Rome Flynn’s Character Left Chicago Fire
Fans had so many questions when Derrick Gibson, played by Rome Flynn, left Firehouse 51. Was there drama? Was this a story arc? A whole lot of people had thoughts. Well, Derrick (or I guess you could say, Rome Flynn, since they are the same person for us now!) addressed all of this directly, setting the record straight. Derrick’s next show – Godfather of Harlem - is a big one and maybe some people had this assumption that he’d left for this new show! He clarified that it wasn't like one big “I’m leaving for the new gig" decision.
Basically, the whole thing wasn’t a single major shift. It's like we are all looking back now and just kinda piecing it all together, like Derrick said - “It’s like you have your people, but you won't be with all of them forever. Sometimes, you meet a new person and you connect." We've all got different paths! I can see why his leaving could've been so jarring; we never saw it coming! Even when his character, Derrick, left the team and said it was personal. Who wants their firehouse family to go through that kind of separation? But everyone has their journey. It’s cool to see him land in such a big role. It must be amazing!
Chicago Fire's New Characters and Season 13: What’s Next?
The show itself had so much excitement brewing right up until it hit the breaks because of those dual Hollywood strikes, which is a real bummer for everyone. You know what’s most exciting? Kidd is moving to a totally new role! This is sure to shake things up as she says goodbye to a fire truck and is ready to embrace the new challenge – a new direction in Firehouse 51, whatever that means for Severide's character and their future together.
We’ve all got those "what-if" moments: What will that look like? And what's gonna happen with that whole thing with Jack Damon being Severide’s kid? (Remember that Season 13 shake-up)? What if there was a new version of Severide and Casey - Sam Carver and Derrick? Or was that just too good to be true? Fans are super curious to see how all the characters react to the loss, which makes you think - are there any chances those who left, like Rome Flynn, are gonna come back?
One Chicago: Who's Next?
Everyone's got opinions about One Chicago shows. The fanbase is one of the strongest in TV history; we’re always here to see who stays and who leaves. But remember those TV characters who came back when we didn't think they'd ever reappear (or when they seemed impossible to bring back)! Who knows what’s gonna happen in future seasons?
With those huge, super emotional exits in the past, maybe these exits mean a whole bunch of great character changes in the future! We just gotta wait to see. It is sure to be intense! For all we know, this might just be the beginning of a super fun chapter full of drama, change, and unexpected twists for the entire show!
