Chicago P.D. embarks on its 12th season, fans are bracing for a major shake-up: Hank Voight is getting a new boss in the form of Deputy Chief Charlie Reid, played by Animal Kingdom’s Shawn Hatosy.
The burning question is whether Reid will be a friend or foe to the Intelligence Unit—and particularly to Voight.
Reid makes his first appearance in the season premiere, and unlike previous higher-ups who often clash with Voight, Reid seems to come with a more supportive attitude. In his initial interaction with Voight, Reid compliments the unit’s work at a crime scene, telling Voight to keep doing his thing. He even sees a lot of himself in Voight, which hints at a unique dynamic developing between the two tough officers.
However, showrunner Gwen Sigan warns that Reid’s initial friendliness might make viewers suspicious. While he’s not immediately trying to undermine the team, his “hard-to-read” nature and similarities to Voight may mask deeper motivations.
The introduction of Reid is bound to create compelling drama as Voight navigates this uncertain relationship, and fans will be left wondering if Voight has finally found a kindred spirit or if trouble is just around the corner.
This evolving dynamic is sure to be a focal point for the season, providing new layers to Voight’s leadership and how the Intelligence Unit operates under potential scrutiny. What do you think—will Reid be a much-needed ally, or is he hiding something? Only time will tell!
