Unforgettable Romance in One Chicago: Exploring Linstead, Dawsey, and Beyond
'One Chicago' series like 'Chicago Med,' 'Chicago Fire,' and 'Chicago P.D.' have delivered countless heartwarming love stories. Take a stroll down memory lane with the iconic couples in this captivating gallery.
Romantic storylines have been a major focus in the Windy City ever since Chicago Fire premiered in 2012, followed by the addition of Chicago P.D. in 2014 and Chicago Med in 2015.
Fans have been emotionally invested in the relationships portrayed on these shows, from rooting for Casey and Dawson to being devastated by their divorce. Even the beloved couples like Natalie and Will have faced their fair share of challenges, as seen with Natalie's bloody dress at their wedding. Surprisingly, some fan-favorite relationships have even blossomed after such heartbreaking events!
Some couples click better than others, and the creative teams behind the scenes know this well. Chicago Fire cocreator Derek Haas highlighted this when talking about Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo, who play the couple Severide and Stella. He mentioned how they have a special chemistry that shines on screen.
For more unforgettable couples from the One Chicago universe, take a look at the gallery below.
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Most Memorable One Chicago Couples: Linstead, Dawsey and Many More
Love stories have been a significant part of the entertainment in Chicago since the premiere of Chicago Fire in 2012, followed by the introduction of Chicago P.D. in 2014 and Chicago Med in 2015.
Fan-favorite relationships on shows like Chicago Fire can be quite rocky. Whether it's Casey and Dawson's heartbreaking divorce or Natalie and Will's wedding disaster, even the most beloved couples face challenges. (Fun fact: Some couples actually end up getting together after these dramatic events!)
The creative teams behind these shows are well aware of which couples work better than others. According to Chicago Fire cocreator Derek Haas, some on-screen couples have a special chemistry that translates off-screen. For example, Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo, who play Severide and Stella, are hilarious together and have a magical connection that shines through in their performances.
Scroll through the gallery below for more of the most memorable couples from the One Chicago universe:
One Chicagos Most Memorable Couples
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Casey and Brett
After Gabby's departure, Captain Casey found love with paramedic Brett in season 9 of Chicago Fire. They maintained a long-distance relationship when Casey moved to Oregon to care for a friend's children. In season 10, their communication was mostly through phone calls after Casey's departure from the series in October 2021.
The couple reunited in the season 10 finale in May 2022, but decided to end their long-distance relationship after Stella and Severide's wedding. However, during the season 11 finale, Casey returned to help protect the city and realized his deep feelings for Brett. In a surprising twist, he proposed to her in the final moments of the May 2023 episode. The two got married in season 12 in 2024, which also marked Kara Killmer's departure from the show.
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Burgess and Ruzek
Fans have been cheering for Burzek for a while, even though both have had turbulent relationships in the past. They first crossed paths when he was already engaged, but eventually, they started dating and even got engaged themselves. Unfortunately, their engagement didn't last long as she decided to call it off due to his inability to fully commit.
In season 8, they rekindled their romance and she became pregnant, but sadly they experienced a miscarriage. Moving into season 9, they began co-parenting Burgess’ adopted daughter, Makayla. As season 10 unfolded in the spring of 2023, they reignited their relationship once more and both felt a new sense of connection. Ruzek proposed for the third time during season 11, and Burgess happily accepted.
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Kidd and Severide
After going through ups and downs for several seasons, he had a moment of realization in season 7. In the finale, he confessed to her that he was ready to change and be the loving boyfriend she deserved. Their relationship took a big step forward when they got engaged in season 9. Despite facing some challenges on their wedding day, they finally exchanged vows in the season 10 finale in May 2022.
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Natalie and Will
Manstead has experienced many highs and lows - from dating and getting engaged, to calling off the wedding last minute due to being chased, to shutting each other out - and everything in between. During season 6, Natalie (Torrey DeVitto) left Chicago, announcing her departure from the series in May 2021.
When Will (Nick Gehlfuss) left his lab coat behind in the season 8 finale, fans feared that Manstead would never reunite. However, in the final moments of the May 2023 episode, Will arrived in Seattle and reconnected with Natalie, providing a perfect conclusion to their love story. The actor confirmed his departure from the show after eight seasons on the same day.
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Upton and Halstead
Upton and Halstead's love story on Chicago P.D. took a major turn in season 8 when they shared their first kiss. This happened after Upton disclosed she had a job offer in New York. The couple surprised fans by getting married in a secret ceremony during season 9. However, their relationship faced a challenge in season 10 when Halstead announced he was heading to South America for at least eight weeks to combat drug cartels, following Jesse Lee Soffer's departure from the show in fall 2022.
Upton shared that she finalized her divorce from Halstead due to his extended absence during season 11. Fans weren't shocked by the split as Tracy Spiridakos announced her departure from the show after season 11 in October 2023.
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Platt and Mouch
This is the only crossover couple that remains strong! The duo have been solid since day one, with his playful personality and her stern tone. They even got married at Molly's!
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Donna and Boden
Seeing Boden happy is one of the highlights of Chicago Fire — and no one makes him happier than Donna and their adorable son. Plus, she has a firefighter calendar of him.
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Casey and Dawson
Unfortunately, Dawsey's chemistry on the show was unmatched by any other couple. However, when Monica Raymund left at the end of season 6, they ended up getting divorced.
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Natalie and Crockett
Despite bickering most days at work, Natalie and Crockett spent the night together during season 6 of Chicago Med, weeks after she found out that he had lost a child.
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Lindsay and Halstead
Lindsay and Jay were inseparable before Sophia Bush left the show. They were always there for each other, whether as partners or dating. But when she got the job in New York, she didn't even say goodbye.
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Severide and Lindsay
Before there was Stella and Jay, Lindsay and Severide turned to each other to vent about their stressful jobs. However, both of their tough as nails attitudes became too much.
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Antonio and Brett
When Brett started dating her best friend's brother, who also happened to work in Intelligence, it felt like a perfect match. She was able to bring out his sensitive side, making him even more charming.
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April and Ethan
Another up and down couple, these doctors struggle with balancing their work relationship and personal one, but despite other romances, they find ways back to each other.
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Nina and Will
We all knew Nina deserved better than being Will's rebound woman, but they were a sweet couple while it lasted.
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Connor and Robin
Their relationship was turbulent, just like all his other relationships. Despite the ups and downs, he truly cared for her. It's great that they were able to stay friends even after their breakup.
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Hallie and Casey
Remember Hallie? Before Casey married Dawson, he was engaged to Hallie who was ultimately murdered. While he was crushed, they were never the perfect match.
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Mills and Dawson
Speaking of life before Casey, for quite some time, Dawson was a bit caught up on Peter Mills. While we knew they weren't endgame, the sparks were definitely real.
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Upton and Ruzek
This was tough for Burzek fans to handle, knowing that that was probably where he'd end up but Upton and Ruzek were there for each other when they both needed it.
