Boden’s departure in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale was the fourth exit from the show in the same year. Prior to his promotion that forced him out of Firehouse 51, Blake Gallo, Sylvie Brett, as well as newcomer Derrick Gibson already left the show. Still, losing Boden is arguably the most impactful when it comes to the future of the first-responder procedural. Not only was Boden an original character, but Eammon Walker was also the very first actor cast for One Chicago. Couple that with what he meant to Firehouse 51, it’ll be virtually impossible to replace him.
It’s Time For Severide & Kidd To End: Why Chicago Fire Season 12 Changed My Mind On Their Future
Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd are One Chicago’s main couple, but Chicago Fire season 12 makes it clear that they need to finally separate.
Mulroney’s Pascal may be taking over his official role in Firehouse 51, but if the aforementioned video is any indication, Kidd may ultimately step into his place as the face of Chicago Fire in season 13. Interestingly, this makes sense. One may assume that Kelly Severide may be a better fit to be the show’s new lead character. That said, considering persistent rumors that Taylor Kinney is planning to leave One Chicago, the franchise may be playing it safe in terms of who they are going to market as the new representative of Chicago Fire in case the actor leaves.
The narrative also positions Kidd as Boden’s best successor as a representative of Chicago Fire in Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise. Despite not being an original character, she developed a close bond with the former Firehouse 51 leader. Boden even walked her down the aisle — proof that their strong relationship goes beyond being just co-workers.
