After seasons of emotional ups and downs, near-death experiences, and countless moments of will-they-won’t-they tension, Chicago P.D. finally gave fans what they’d been waiting for—the wedding of Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek, affectionately known as “Burzek.” It was a moment years in the making, a testament to love that survived trauma, separation, and life in one of TV’s most intense police units.
But while the moment was deeply meaningful, not everyone felt it was fully complete. Among those with thoughts on the big day was Marina Squerciati, the actress who has portrayed Kim Burgess since the show’s early days. In a candid reflection, Squerciati shared what she personally would’ve loved to see in the wedding episode—and fans might just agree with her.
For long-time viewers of Chicago P.D., Burzek’s wedding was more than just a union of two characters—it was emotional payoff. Burgess and Ruzek have had one of the show’s most complicated yet compelling relationships. They’ve gone from partners in the field to co-parents, lovers to estranged exes, and back again. Their bond was never smooth, but it was always undeniable.
In her own words, Marina Squerciati expressed that she would have liked to see the Burzek wedding include more classic wedding elements—particularly the vows. A moment where Kim and Adam could speak directly from the heart, laying out all that they’ve endured and how far they’ve come, would have added emotional depth. These vows wouldn’t just be for each other, but for the fans who have rooted for them through thick and thin. “I really wanted to see them speak their truths,” she might have said. “We’ve watched them grow individually and as a couple. It would’ve been beautiful to hear them express that in their own words.”
But it wasn’t just the vows she felt were missing. A reception, complete with dancing, laughter, and the whole Chicago P.D. family letting loose for a change, would have added joy to balance the show’s usual grit. A moment of levity—maybe even some comic relief from Trudy Platt—could have reminded viewers that amidst all the darkness, these characters deserve happiness too.
One reason the wedding may have been scaled back is the overall tone of Chicago P.D. Unlike many other shows, it rarely slows down for sentimentality. The pacing is fast, the themes are heavy, and the stakes are almost always life-or-death. But that very intensity might be why fans—and actors—wanted a fuller emotional release during such a milestone.
