One Chicago fans prepare to say goodbye to another gripping season, the finales of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. promise high-stakes drama, emotional confrontations, and game-changing decisions for two of the franchise’s most iconic characters—Kelly Severide and Hank Voight. With showrunners from both series pulling back the curtain on what’s to come, the finale episodes won’t just tie up loose ends—they’ll set fire to the status quo.
Let’s start with Chicago Fire, where Severide (played by Taylor Kinney) is headed straight into a personal and professional crossroads. After an emotionally charged season of separations, dangerous missions, and fractured trust with his wife Stella Kidd, the finale will find Severide forced to reckon with his own inner demons. But it’s not just his marriage that’s on the line—according to showrunner Andrea Newman, Severide’s involvement with Homeland Security and arson investigations will resurface with devastating consequences.
“Severide has been drawn into this world that is way outside the traditional firehouse,” Newman explains. “And now, that double life is catching up to him.”
Enter Pascal, a shadowy figure introduced earlier in the season as part of Severide’s federal liaison team. Pascal has remained in the background—until now. The finale will place Severide and Pascal on a direct collision course, with Newman hinting that the character may not be as trustworthy as he initially appeared.
“There’s a lot more going on with Pascal than Severide realizes,” Newman teases. “And when the truth comes out, it’s going to push Severide to make a choice about who he really is—and where he belongs.”
Meanwhile, fans still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster of Severide and Kidd’s strained marriage may find themselves holding their breath. The showrunner confirms that their relationship will face another critical test in the finale. “We’ve seen them drift, reconnect, and struggle to find a balance,” Newman says. “But now it’s all coming to a head. There will be a moment that either makes them or breaks them.”
But while Chicago Fire burns with emotional reckoning and federal intrigue, Chicago P.D. is going out with a bang—literally. Over in Intelligence, the war between Hank Voight and the ruthless crime boss Reid is reaching its boiling point. After a season of escalating tension, betrayals, and bloodshed, the showrunner promises a finale that will redefine Voight’s legacy.
“This is not just another case,” P.D. showrunner Gwen Sigan explains. “This is personal for Voight. Reid has not only challenged Voight’s power—he’s threatened the very foundation of what Voight stands for.”
Throughout the season, viewers have watched Voight battle with his own darkness while trying to guide a fractured Intelligence Unit. With members like Hailey Upton on the edge, and the introduction of new threats to his team’s safety, the finale will see Voight make a decision that could either end the war or ignite something far worse.
“Voight has always lived in that gray area,” Sigan says. “But this time, he’s going to confront the cost of that. Reid isn’t just another criminal—he’s a reflection of everything Voight has tried to suppress. When they finally come face-to-face, it’s going to be explosive.”
And what about the fate of the unit? Rumors have swirled about potential departures, shakeups, and betrayals. Sigan remains tight-lipped but promises answers.
“There will be fallout,” she confirms. “The choices made in this finale will have ripple effects into next season. Some relationships will be broken, others tested. And yes, fans should prepare for the possibility that not everyone makes it out the same.”
Of particular concern is Hailey Upton, still reeling from her separation from Jay Halstead and her increasing moral conflict under Voight’s command. The finale will challenge her loyalty to the team and to herself.
