Overview
- The Oct. 8 episode wrote the character out with a nonfinal exit that keeps ties to Firehouse 51 intact.
- On screen, Ritter describes his move as an “extended furlough,” signaling the departure was designed as reversible.
- Showrunner Andrea Newman told TV Insider the team hopes to bring Kyri back later this season.
- Kyri is not a series regular for Season 14 and previously marked his last day filming with an August Instagram farewell.
- Coverage also notes broader cast changes, including Jake Lockett stepping away from his full-time role.