The Chicago P.D. universe is once again heating up — and this time the pressure isn’t just coming from the streets of Windy City.
As Season **13 barrels through its midseason, showrunner Gwen Sigan sat down with TV Guide to reveal major developments that will reshape pivotal relationships and shake up the Intelligence Unit in ways fans didn’t see coming.
Voight’s New Dynamic: Meet Eva Imani — The Partner He Never Expected
Season 12 left the Intelligence Unit fractured and reeling — especially after the shocking loss of Deputy Chief Reid. As the team tries to rebuild, Voight (Jason Beghe) finds himself facing off with someone new who isn’t afraid to push back: Officer Eva Imani (Arienne Mandi).
According to Sigan, Imani isn’t just another rookie — she’s the kind of cop who speaks Voight’s language and challenges him at every turn. Their chemistry isn’t just tension — it’s partnership, forcing Voight to adapt in ways he hasn’t since Alvin Olinsky.
“We wanted someone … unwavering who doesn’t think they need anything from anybody,” Sigan explains. “And yet she gets attached — whether she wants to or not.”
Expect their dynamic to evolve from icy professional respect to something far more layered — and possibly explosive.
Burzek’s “New Problems”: Parenthood, Neighborhoods & Real Decisions
Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek — long known as Burzek — finally tied the knot at the end of Season 12, but married life on Chicago P.D. isn’t all roses.
Now, instead of battling each other, they’re up against adulting problems that hit close to home:
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A potential move to the suburbs for daughter Makayla’s future
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The emotional weight of Adam’s declining father, Bob
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The tug of war between what they grew up with and what they want for their family’s future
Sigan reveals that Burzek’s arc this season isn’t about whether they stay together — it’s about where their family truly belongs.
Voight’s Reality Check — And Why Even He Cares About Burzek
Even Hank Voight — a man known for keeping his heart buried under a badge and attitude — is adjusting to the new family dynamics on his team.
According to the show’s cast, Voight actually supports Kim and Adam’s marriage… even if it complicates his command decisions. He views them as part of his extended CPD family — daughter included — and is consciously trying to balance professional boundaries with personal loyalty.
That’s a big shift for the hard-nosed sergeant who once cracked down on office romances — and it shows just how much this team means to him.
What This All Means for Season 13
With Voight adapting to a bold new partner, Burzek navigating real-world family challenges, and the rest of the Intelligence Unit trying to find its groove, Chicago P.D. is shaping up to be its most character-driven season yet.
While bullets will fly and bad guys will get caught, the heart of this season may just be about what it takes to stay together — both on the streets and at home.
