Chicago Firehas been on the airfor quite some time.
For the most part.
Herrmann (David Eigenberg) defends Ritter, but the damage is done and Ritter freezes.
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Mouch (Christian Stolte)is able to talk him down and Ritter helps him save two residents.
But his confidence is shot, and he leaves the CFD for a short time.
His next big story comes in Season 8,when he comes out as gay to Herrmann.
Chicago Fire: Focusing on the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue squad members of Firehouse 51, the series navigates the high-pressure situations and camaraderie that define their work, revealing the challenges and triumphs faced by these dedicated public servants.
There is not much more.
The event happens quickly and just in passing.
It’s almost one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments.
Chicago Fire: Focusing on the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue squad members of Firehouse 51, the series navigates the high-pressure situations and camaraderie that define their work, revealing the challenges and triumphs faced by these dedicated public servants.
Over the next several seasons, everything else we learn about Ritter is strictly through keen observation.
Through the seasons, interesting little tidbits have been dropped about Ritter.
He joined the CFD to honor his uncle, a former firefighter who committed suicide a few years before.
He is sweet and funnyand a great friend.
His admiration and respect for his uncle shows he is very dedicated to family.
And, once he found his place at 51, he proved to be an outstanding firefighter.
Even hisrelationships and romantic interestsare only passing mentions in brief conversations.
Not much about the guy has been fleshed out.
“When a new chief starts, everybodys going to have a different reaction.”
Herrmann comes out the victor and Ritter rejoins the truck team.
They play it as Ritter keeping it quiet due to a rivalry between the firefighters and the police force.
This is odd, though, asthe two departments have always gotten along.
He has already dipped a toe into worlds outside of acting.
In March, he had his first experience of being a model when he did a spread forOut Magazine.
If theChicago Firewriters are smart,they’ll give Ritter the big storylines he earned years ago.
Chicago Fireis available to stream on Peacock in the U.S.
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