As Chicago P.D. gears up for its thirteenth season, NBC is teasing some of the most dramatic storylines the series has tackled to date. Following the high-stakes events of Season 12, the upcoming season will dive into the consequences of the Intelligence Unit’s shocking disbandment — a shake-up that leaves its members fractured, vulnerable, and facing personal reckonings that could change the course of their careers forever.
According to new details revealed by showrunner Gwen Sigan and reported by Cinemablend, Season 13 will put particular focus on the fallout for Detective Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Officer Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar). The two are left grappling with devastating professional and emotional consequences tied to their decisions in the previous season.
For Torres, the guilt runs deep. His relationship with a Confidential Informant (CI) placed him in a morally compromised position, leading to ripple effects that cost him the trust of his colleagues and superiors. His internal struggle over responsibility and loyalty is expected to shape his arc in Season 13, with Sigan hinting at an exploration of whether Torres can find redemption or if his guilt will consume him.
Meanwhile, Burgess faces a career-altering setback. In a move that many fans — and even the show’s creative team — consider “unfair,” Burgess loses her detective badge after choosing to cover for Torres. Her decision to protect him, though made out of compassion and loyalty, ultimately strips her of her hard-earned position in the Intelligence Unit. This storyline promises to bring fresh emotional depth to one of the series’ most beloved characters, testing Burgess’ resilience and her determination to rebuild her place in the department.
But Chicago P.D. is not without hope for its fractured team. Season 13 will introduce new dynamics, including a key partnership between Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and newcomer Eve Imani, played by Arienne Mandi. Imani, a resourceful former military contractor, enters the fold as Voight attempts to track down a dangerous killer. Their collaboration could be the first step in reassembling the Intelligence Unit — though not without tension and difficult adjustments.
Sigan has emphasized that Season 13 will strike a balance between crime-solving and the personal struggles of its central characters. “We wanted to show the cost of loyalty, the price of bending the rules, and the real toll it takes on these officers,” she explained in a recent interview. “It’s not about whether they made the ‘right’ choice — it’s about how they live with the consequences.”
As anticipation builds ahead of the October 1 premiere, fans are bracing themselves for a season that could redefine the core of Chicago P.D.. With its characters scattered and its unit dismantled, Season 13 is shaping up to be a story of resilience, redemption, and the long road toward rebuilding trust — both on the force and within themselves.
