Overview

• On August 13, Kyri wrapped filming his brief Season 14 arc and used an Instagram post to mark his final day on set, concluding a seven-year run on the series.
• He first appeared in 2018 as a three-episode guest star before being promoted to series regular and later returning briefly for a limited Season 14 arc.
• His farewell post expressed gratitude to Wolf Entertainment, cast members, and writers who supported his vision for Darren Ritter throughout his tenure.
• Kyri described Ritter as a gay Black firefighter whose empathy and bravery “transformed and healed” him and provided rare on-screen representation.
• Critics and fans have noted that despite Ritter’s significance, the character was not always given the strong storylines many felt he deserved.