The Chicago P.D. team is back in action — and this time, it’s Officer Kevin Atwater’s turn to take the spotlight. NBC has just dropped the official promo for Season 13, Episode 5, and fans are calling it one of the most adrenaline-pumping previews of the season. Described by the producers as a “thrill ride of an episode,” the upcoming hour promises high stakes, emotional turmoil, and a powerful performance from LaRoyce Hawkins.
The teaser opens with Atwater racing against time, his voice tense as sirens blare in the background. “We’re running out of time,” he says, setting the tone for a gripping case that blurs the line between duty and conscience. As glimpses of explosive action, tense interrogations, and emotional moments flash across the screen, one thing is clear — Atwater is about to face one of his toughest challenges yet.
According to early reports from TVLine and CinemaBlend, Episode 5 will dive deep into Atwater’s inner world, exploring how his moral compass is tested when a seemingly routine operation spirals out of control. The promo hints at a personal connection to the case, pushing Atwater to question everything he stands for — both as a cop and as a man.
LaRoyce Hawkins, who has played Atwater since the show’s first season, recently teased the episode in an interview with NBC Insider. “It’s a thrill ride from start to finish,” Hawkins shared. “But more than that, it’s about what happens when you’re forced to make impossible choices. Atwater’s loyalty, his courage, his integrity — everything gets pushed to the limit.”
Fans have been eager for another Atwater-focused story, as the character has long been one of Chicago P.D.’s emotional anchors. Known for his grounded wisdom and unwavering moral code, Atwater’s episodes often blend heart-stopping action with deep emotional resonance — a formula that has consistently won over audiences and critics alike.
The promo also teases some dynamic team moments, with Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and Detective Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) stepping in to support Atwater as the investigation grows increasingly dangerous. One scene shows Voight warning, “If you go down this road, there’s no turning back,” suggesting that Atwater may be taking justice into his own hands.
With its mix of heart-pounding action and character-driven storytelling, Episode 5 is shaping up to be one of the standout installments of the season. As Chicago P.D. continues its 13th year on air, it’s clear the series hasn’t lost its edge — or its emotional depth.
