Chicago Fire’s upcoming season will see a major cast upheaval, but amid the turmoil of change, one long-standing character is finally going to be able to get the attention they deserve. Chicago Fire season 14 will see more than one character leaving Firehouse 51, which many have felt may be the perfect way to reset the long-running show moving forward.

Throughout the last few seasons of Chicago Fire, viewers have struggled to connect with the storylines on the series, especially as things have moved from being character driven to being melodramatic. Chicago Fire season 14 has the opportunity to shift the series back into its former glory, making it clear that there’s potential for change as the show moves into new storylines.

While some have been hopeful that the series will move away from its sense of melodrama, others are simply hoping to understand what’s going to happen with the departure of several of the show’s most notable characters. Though the main figures of Chicago Fire, like Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), are sticking around, others leaving makes way for different stories.

Losing Characters Paves The Way For Capp To Have His Time Under The Spotlight In Chicago Fire Season 14

Capp Has Been Severely Underwritten On Chicago Fire

While Chicago Fire season 14 will be missing familiar faces, including Jake Lockett, who plays Sam Carver, and Daniel Kyri, who plays Darren Ritter, one long underwritten character could finally find their time in the spotlight on the upcoming season. Harold Capp (Randy Flagler) has long been a recurring character on Chicago Fire, and his storyline could become a lot larger.

With TV Insider sharing that Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) and Lizzy Novak (Jocelyn Hudon), who both work as medics, will be dealing with ambulance calls after an array of firehouse closings, Capp could be a far more important piece of the puzzle than he’s been in the past. While Capp has always brought a sense of comic relief, there could be more weight on his shoulders.

Why Chicago Fire Season 14 Needs To Make The Most Out Of Its Long-Time Characters

The Talent Has Been Waiting In The Wings

While the talented cast of Chicago Fire has long been able to step up to the plate and serve interesting storylines from season to season, the show’s been sitting on a goldmine of background characters who are ready and willing to step into bigger roles. Capp, who’s been on the show for over a decade, has always had the capacity to hold more of the story.

Capp and Tony Ferraris (Anthony Ferraris) have long been a reliable duo in the background, but as a part of Squad 3, the pair could be handling bigger storylines on screen. With some characters leaving Chicago Fire, a familiar voice like Capp’s can reassure the rest of the team and the audience that the tone of the show isn’t changing.