Hank Voight, the complex and brooding leader of the Intelligence Unit on Chicago P.D., has been through a lot over the years.
Voight’s past is marked by tragedy. The death of his son, Justin, remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in the show’s history. His relentless pursuit of justice, often through questionable methods, has earned him both respect and criticism from his colleagues. Voight is the kind of character who buries his pain, showing little emotion on the surface, but his internal battles are always palpable.
Healing for Voight won’t happen overnight, and it’s unlikely that he’ll ever fully change. His rough edges are part of what makes him so compelling as a character. However, this episode hints at a subtle shift in his mindset. There’s a sense that Voight is slowly realizing that the weight of his past can’t be ignored forever, and perhaps, there’s a chance for him to open up—if not to others, then at least to himself.
One key moment in the episode stands out: Voight’s conversation with a fellow officer about loss and grief. While he doesn’t express his feelings directly, the way he listens and the few words he does say indicate that he’s beginning to process his pain in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s a small step, but it’s significant for a character like Voight, who’s been so emotionally closed off.
Voight’s team plays a crucial role in his potential healing. Over the years, we’ve seen how close-knit the Intelligence Unit has become. While Voight has often kept his distance from his colleagues emotionally, there’s an unspoken bond between them. This episode shows just how much his team cares for him, even if they don’t always agree with his methods. It’s too early to say whether Voight will truly heal in the long run. His character arc has always been about walking the fine line between justice and revenge, and that inner conflict isn’t going away anytime soon. However, this episode gives us a glimpse of a man who’s starting to come to terms with the pain he’s carried for so long.
Voight’s journey is far from over, and the scars he bears will always be part of him. But if this episode is any indication, there’s hope that Voight might find a way to heal—even if it’s just a little. The question remains: can Voight truly change, or will his past continue to define him?
