NBC Renews 'One Chicago' Dramas Amid Cast Cuts

NBC has officially renewed its three flagship 'One Chicago' dramas—Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med—for the 2025-2026 season, with each show set to reach major episode milestones. The renewals include significant changes, as cast members Daniel Kyrie and Jake Lockett will depart Chicago Fire, and all three series will see reduced episode counts and fewer appearances by some regulars due to budget constraints. The 'One Chicago' franchise continues to draw strong ratings for NBC, attracting nearly 46 million viewers across platforms this season. These adjustments come as part of cost-saving efforts for the network's longest-running shows. Other NBC series, such as 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU,' are also expected to return, while the fates of several newer or lower-rated shows remain uncertain. NBC has also approved new programming, including the reality series 'On Brand With Jimmy Fallon,' for the upcoming season.