Chicago P.D. Season 13 continues to dig into its characters’ emotional depths, and Episode 2, titled “Open Wound,” turns the spotlight on Dante Torres as he spirals into one of his darkest moments yet. The episode blends the tension of a gripping case with the raw vulnerability of a man struggling to keep his faith — and his sanity — intact.
The story opens in Torres’ neighborhood, where a distraught woman named Brenda arrives at his door, begging for help. Her husband, Ivan Alvarez, has been kidnapped — one of several victims of a wave of “flash kidnappings” plaguing the area. These fast, violent abductions target working-class residents, forcing them to withdraw money from ATMs before they’re released, or worse. Moved by Brenda’s desperation, Torres dives into the case, but his personal connection quickly clouds his judgment.
During his search for Ivan, Torres is ambushed and badly wounded. The cut on his arm becomes both a literal and symbolic wound that he refuses to treat properly, insisting on staying in the field despite his injury. His teammates, particularly Atwater, notice that something is off — Torres seems distracted, reckless, and driven by a need to punish himself.
As the Intelligence Unit races to find the kidnappers, they uncover a disturbing pattern. The abductions are part of an organized scheme led by a seemingly ordinary accountant who uses his financial knowledge to target victims for maximum profit. When the team finally tracks him down, it’s too late for Ivan — and Torres’ guilt deepens.
The climactic scene sees Torres confronting the ringleader on a rooftop. Shaken by Ivan’s death and consumed by anger, he nearly pulls the trigger in cold blood. Atwater steps in just in time, stopping him from crossing a line that would have changed everything. It’s a moment that lays bare just how close Torres is to losing control.
Back at the district, the physical wound on Torres’ arm continues to bleed — an unmistakable metaphor for his emotional state. Alone and restless, he visits a tattoo artist, where the episode takes a haunting turn. In an impulsive moment of pain and vulnerability, he allows his wound to be reopened, blurring the line between self-destruction and release.
By the episode’s end, Torres is a man unraveling. His faith, once a guiding force, now feels hollow. He tells a confidante that he can no longer “feel Him,” a quiet admission that his spiritual foundation has cracked. Atwater’s attempt to reach him suggests a flicker of hope, but the damage runs deep.
“Open Wound” is a study in internal conflict — the kind that can’t be solved by catching a suspect or closing a file. It’s a stark reminder that heroes bleed too, sometimes in ways no one can see. As Season 13 moves forward, one thing is clear: Dante Torres is standing on the edge, and whether he falls or finds redemption will define his story in the episodes to come.
