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Victor Teran Succeeds Andrea Newman as Chicago Fire Showrunner

4/25/2026

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Victor Teran Takes Over

Victor Teran will take over as showrunner of “Chicago Fire” for Season 15, debuting in fall 2026, after Andrea Newman exits after 14 seasons.
Newman, joining as co-executive producer for the pilot and becoming sole showrunner in 2024 succeeding Derek Haas, was praised by Peter Jankowski.
The “Chicago” franchise—including “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med”—has been renewed through the 2026-27 season, with showrunner Victor Teran bringing “Filly Brown” experience.

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Teran Revamps Fire

Victor Teran may adopt the new-character approach that Allen MacDonald used to revitalize Chicago Med, to keep Chicago Fire fresh in its fifteenth season.
Allen MacDonald’s tenure on Chicago Med delivered its strongest seasons with several new characters, illustrating the franchise’s strategy of injecting creative leadership.
The article notes sadness over Andrea Newman’s exit but optimism that Teran’s direction will grant creative liberties and add new storylines for cast members.

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Chicago Fire Launches

Chicago Fire airs Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Victor Teran Takes Over

Victor Teran will take over as showrunner of “Chicago Fire” for Season 15, debuting in fall 2026, after Andrea Newman exits after 14 seasons.
Newman, joining as co-executive producer for the pilot and becoming sole showrunner in 2024 succeeding Derek Haas, was praised by Peter Jankowski.
The “Chicago” franchise—including “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med”—has been renewed through the 2026-27 season, with showrunner Victor Teran bringing “Filly Brown” experience.

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