A Face Fans Never Expected to See Again

Chicago Fire has delivered many emotional goodbyes, but the next new episode is bringing a shock of a different kind. Chief Dom Pascal, played by Dermot Mulroney, is returning to the series after disappearing from Season 14 without a clear explanation. Fans assumed he was written out due to CFD restructuring and budget cuts, but in a major twist, Pascal is not only back—he is taking on a surprising new role that directly affects Kelly Severide.

Firehouse 51 has seen rotation before, yet this return is different. This is not a cameo, nor a simple administrative check-in. The upcoming episode, titled “Broken Things,” positions Pascal at the center of a storyline that could alter the show’s leadership structure and Severide’s career path.

The Mystery of Chief Pascal’s Disappearance

Pascal’s arrival earlier in Season 14 was turbulent. Filling the seat once held by the beloved Chief Wallace Boden put him at odds with the station from the start. His focus on cost-cutting measures clashed with Severide’s boots-on-the-ground approach, and tension grew quickly.

When budget cuts rolled through the department, Pascal vanished off-screen and viewers assumed he was another casualty of the city’s political decisions. Yet the new episode reveals that Pascal did not leave the CFD entirely—and his time away has changed him more than anyone expected.

Severide Shadows Pascal: A Career Shift Begins

In a move no one saw coming, Severide will shadow Chief Pascal for a full day. This storyline hints at possible evolution for the squad lieutenant, a firefighter known for running headfirst into danger rather than sitting behind a desk.