Chicago Fire Season 15 First Look Teases Joe Cruz’s Exit in the 300th Episode: Check Out New Photos

Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide is looking at something or someone off-frame with with narrowed eyes.

Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide and Joe Miñoso’s Joe Cruz sit across from each other at a table, seemingly engaged in a serious conversation.

Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide runs forward with urgency as other firefighters follow close behind him.

Joe Miñoso returns in Season 15 only to wrap up his character’s arc properly, giving fans a satisfying exit for Joe Cruz from Chicago Fire. But is there a chance he could return or make an appearance in the future? Showrunner Victor Teran answers that exact question in a recent Us Weekly interview. He said, “There’s always that possibility,” before explaining, “We’re not done telling stories about Joe Cruz for sure. So I don’t know exactly when we’ll come back, but he’ll come back eventually.” Teran also revealed, “He’s going to direct an episode for us this season. So he’s going to be firmly in the family.”