Chicago P.D. closed out its twelfth season with a finale that delivered gripping drama, shocking twists, and emotional character beats—but also left viewers with more questions than answers. As the Intelligence Unit moves toward its next chapter, fans are buzzing about the mysteries that remain unsolved. Here are the biggest lingering questions from the Season 12 finale that set the stage for what’s to come.
1. What’s Next for Voight After His Risky Choices?
Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) once again walked a fine line between justice and morality in the finale. His controversial methods protected his team but left serious consequences hanging in the balance. Will Season 13 see Voight finally pay the price for his actions, or will he find a way to outmaneuver the fallout yet again?
2. Can Burgess and Ruzek Find Stability?
Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) closed the season with their relationship on uncertain ground. Their bond has survived countless trials, but the finale hinted at new tensions. Will they manage to build a stable future, or will personal struggles threaten to pull them apart once more?
3. Is Torres Ready to Shoulder More Responsibility?
Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) has become an integral part of the Intelligence Unit, but the finale suggested that his loyalty and judgment may soon be tested. Will Torres rise as Voight’s trusted protégé, or will the weight of the badge prove too heavy?
4. What Happened Behind the Scenes with Departures?
Season 12 fueled speculation about possible exits from the cast. The finale’s omissions and subtle hints raised questions about which characters might not return. Fans are eager for clarity: will Intelligence lose more members, and how will the unit recover from those losses?
5. Will the Unit Face Greater Scrutiny?
The Intelligence Unit has always operated under a cloud of suspicion from internal and external forces. The finale raised the stakes further, suggesting that oversight may become a bigger obstacle in the future. How will the team adapt if every move is under the microscope?
6. How Will Trauma Shape the Team Moving Forward?
From near-death experiences to personal betrayals, each member of Intelligence carries emotional scars. Season 12’s closing moments underscored the lingering weight of trauma. The unanswered question is how—or if—the team can truly heal while continuing to face relentless danger.
7. What Does Season 13 Have in Store?
Perhaps the biggest mystery of all is how the writers plan to address these dangling threads. Will Season 13 embrace a full reset, or will it lean into the unresolved arcs to deliver even darker, more complex storylines?
The Season 12 finale of Chicago P.D. did exactly what a great cliffhanger should: it gave fans plenty of reasons to return while leaving them debating theories all summer long. With so many unresolved storylines and the future of Intelligence hanging in the balance, Season 13 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal in the show’s history.
