The eagerly anticipated Season 12 of NBC’s hit drama, Chicago Fire, is all set to blaze onto screens on Jan. 17, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The renewal was confirmed a month before the Season 11 finale in May 2023. However, production delays caused by SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes heightened anticipation among fans.
Season 11 Cliffhangers Leave Fans on Edge
The Season 11 finale left viewers with unanswered questions and intriguing cliffhangers. Notably, Taylor Kinney’s character, Kelly Severide, took a leave of absence, while Jesse Spencer’s Captain Matt Casey returned, proposing to Kara Killmer’s character, Sylvie Brett. Season 12 promises to unravel these mysteries.
Changes and Departures in Season 11
Season 11 witnessed significant changes at Firehouse 51, both professionally and personally for the firefighters. Mouch, portrayed by Christian Stolte, faced a major cliffhanger involving gunfire during a call, leaving fans uncertain about his fate.
Captain Casey’s return from Oregon added a poignant touch, as he became the legal guardian of a deceased colleague’s teenage sons. The long-distance strain led to the breakup of Casey and Brett, with a surprise proposal in the Season 11 finale.
Notably, Killmer is confirmed to exit the show in Season 12, raising speculation about the fate of her character and the newly adopted baby in the upcoming season.
Premiere Date and Returning Stars
Chicago Fire Season 12 kicks off on Jan. 17, 2024, sandwiched between fellow One Chicago shows, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. Taylor Kinney, who temporarily left the series, is set to return, along with other familiar faces like Miranda Rae Mayo, David Eigenberg, Hanako Greensmith, Joe Minoso, and Eamonn Walker.
Additionally, Rome Flynn of How to Get Away with Murder and With Love joins the cast in Episode 2 of Season 12.
Farewells to Fan Favorites
The upcoming season bids farewell to two beloved characters, Kara Killmer’s Sylvie Brett and Alberto Rosende’s Blake Gallo. Killmer’s departure was confirmed in November 2023, while Rosende announced his exit the following month.
The Season 12 premiere marks Rosende’s final appearance, leaving fans eager to see how these departures will shape the dynamic at Firehouse 51.
Stay tuned for the fiery premiere of Chicago Fire Season 12, promising a blend of suspense, drama, and the camaraderie that fans have come to love!
