Actor Daniel Kyri, who portrays firefighter Darren Ritter within the procedural drama collection Chicago Hearth, teased a quick return on the present’s Season 14. Darren made his debut in Season 7 and was a recurring character initially. He grew to become a collection common in Season 9 and remained so till his departure in Season 13.
Daniel Kyri’s Darren Ritter can return for ‘restricted time’ in Chicago Hearth Season 14
Kyri not too long ago hinted on his Instagram Tales that Darren may return for a “restricted time” in Chicago Hearth Season 14. He shared a photograph with co-stars Jocelyn Hudon and Hanako Greensmith. “Again! For a restricted time solely,” he captioned the picture, possible indicating that Darren will return briefly within the upcoming 14th season. In one other picture he reposted on his Instagram Story from the set, shared by Jocelyn Hudon, Kyri seems alongside David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Christian Stolte, and Brandon Larracuente in firefighter gear.
Notably, Jocelyn Hudon stars as Paramedic Lizzie Novak within the present, Hanako Greensmith as Paramedic Violet Mikami, David Eigenberg as Senior Firefighter Christopher Herrmann, Christian Stolte as Senior Firefighter Randall “Mouch” McHolland, and Miranda Rae Mayo as Firefighter Stella Kidd. In the meantime, Brandon Larracuente has joined the forged in Season 14.
In April 2025, a number of retailers reported that Kyri and Jake Lockett, who performs Firefighter Sam Carver, are leaving the present. In keeping with some experiences, Kyri’s departure stemmed from efforts to decrease the present’s funds. Showrunner Andrea Newman informed TVLine in Could 2025 that although they didn’t have a set plan to delve into Darren’s exit, there have been “a number of prospects there” that would doubtlessly be explored.
Chicago Hearth, the primary present within the Chicago franchise, debuted on NBC on October 10, 2012. The community renewed the collection for Season 14 this Could. It’s going to premiere on October 1, 2025.