Major drama for the cast of Chicago Fire!
Ahead of the 15th season set to premiere on October 7, NBC has revealed more details about what series fans should expect. After all, a show that has lasted this long knows how to keep its audiences tuned in every week.
In an interview with US Weekly, Taylor Kinney revealed the importance of the Dick Wolf show. “It’s never lost on me how special it is to be a part of something with longevity,” he said.
“It’s a testament to [show creator] Dick Wolf and the team of people he puts together,” he added.
Not to burst Kinney’s bubble, but there is breaking news about the fate of a very important character to the series: firefighter Joe Cruz, played by Joe Miñoso. So, DECIDER is here to give you all the facts about the massive shakeup ahead of Chicago Fire‘s milestone season.
Is Joe Miñoso leaving Chicago Fire?
The rumors are true.
Today, Variety confirmed Miñoso is leaving the show. However, fans don’t have to won’t have to grieve just yet. According to the news outlet, Miñoso will be in a few episodes of the 15th season in order to give his character a proper goodbye.
The news is not too shocking after the show has recently experienced other cast and crew members joining and leaving the NBC drama. Victor Teran will replace Andrea Newman as the showrunner of the series, while actor Da’Vinchi will join the cast as a new firefighter.
Who did Joe Miñoso play on Chicago Fire?
Miñoso plays Joe Cruz, a character who has been on the show since the very first season. Cruz has always been a fan-favorite since the start of the series. Last season, Cruz had an emotional storyline with he and his wife having a tough journey to parenthood. After discovering he and his wife were expecting twins, his wife suffered a brief complication. Luckily, her health scare was due to a minor blood vessel problem. Fans have enjoyed seeing Miñoso’s character arc as he navigates the difficulties of being a father and a husband.
Towards the end of last season, Cruz was one of the firefighters whose lives were on the line after they were trapped in a storage facility with a collapsing roof. It’ll surely be interesting to see how Cruz’s storyline plays out after the news of Miñoso’s departure.
Where to watch Chicago Fire?
You can watch all episodes of Chicago Fire on Peacock.
Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $16.99/month.
You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock’s annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10. These cost either $109.99 with ads or $169.99 without ads.
Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.