The twelfth season of Chicago P.D. ended with a gripping finale that balanced high-octane action with deeply personal consequences for the Intelligence Unit. While some storylines found resolution, the episode left viewers with more questions than answers—fuel for speculation as the series heads into Season 13. Here are seven of the biggest mysteries still hanging in the balance.
1. What’s Next for Hank Voight?
Voight’s decisions in the finale once again placed him at odds with both the law and his conscience. The question remains whether he can continue to lead the unit with his trademark “ends justify the means” approach, or if his past is finally catching up with him. His leadership will almost certainly face challenges moving forward.
2. Will Adam Ruzek and Kim Burgess Find Stability?
After years of ups and downs, the finale suggested progress in Ruzek and Burgess’s relationship. But with both carrying scars—physical and emotional—the question is whether they can truly build a future together, or if the job will once again test their fragile peace.
3. Can Hailey Upton Move Forward?
Upton’s journey in Season 12 was marked by grief and uncertainty. The finale left her next steps ambiguous, raising speculation about whether she’ll stay in Chicago or carve out a new path elsewhere. Fans are eager to see if her character arc will take her deeper into the unit—or away from it entirely.
4. How Will Kevin Atwater Balance Duty and Morality?
Atwater has consistently been the voice of conscience within the team, but the finale placed him in situations that blurred ethical boundaries. Will he continue to be the stabilizing force in Intelligence, or will the weight of compromise push him in unexpected directions?
5. What Role Will Trudy Platt Play Going Forward?
Though often in the background, Platt’s guidance has been crucial to the Intelligence Unit. The finale hinted at changes in her responsibilities. Could this mean more screen time and influence for her character, or a gradual step back from the front lines?
6. How Will the New Detective Fit Into the Team?
Season 12 introduced Eva Imani’s Detective Nyla Carter, whose methods and perspective often clashed with Voight’s. The finale set the stage for her to become a permanent fixture. But how will her presence reshape team dynamics, especially as she pushes against old-school traditions?
7. Who Can the Intelligence Unit Trust?
Trust—or the lack of it—was a recurring theme in Season 12, and the finale doubled down on the uncertainty. With betrayals and blurred alliances fresh in everyone’s minds, the question is whether the team can truly depend on one another as they face new threats.
As Chicago P.D. heads into its thirteenth season, these unanswered questions promise to fuel both dramatic tension and emotional depth. The finale may have tied off certain cases, but it left the door wide open for intrigue, conflict, and evolution within the Intelligence Unit. For fans, the countdown to Season 13 has never felt longer.
