Chicago P.D. Season 12, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock, delivers relentless action and high-stakes drama. Jason Beghe’s Hank Voight leads the Intelligence Unit against Deputy Chief Charlie Reid (Shawn Hatosy), a cunning adversary. With LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater, Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek, and Toya Turner as Kiana Cook, the season’s 22 episodes, including “Open Casket” (12×21, May 14, 2025) and “Vows” (12×22, May 21, 2025), push the team to their limits. With Season 13 confirmed for October 2025, this pulse-pounding season is unmissable.
The season opens with Voight haunted by Season 11’s trauma, diving into a drug bust that sets the stage for his conflict with Reid. In “Open Casket,” the team’s rogue mission against Reid, who uses blackmail to control officers, escalates, with Beghe’s intense performance driving the tension. “Vows” sees Internal Affairs close in, forcing a desperate stand, alongside the “Burzek” wedding of Ruzek and Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati). Hawkins’ Atwater tackles a community-driven case in Episode 5, “Water and Honey,” filmed in Harvey, Illinois, while Turner’s Kiana shines in Episode 7, “Contrition.”
Dick Wolf’s Chicago P.D. blends case-per-week action with deep character arcs. The January 29, 2025, One Chicago crossover was a ratings juggernaut, showcasing the team’s grit. Directors like Bethany Rooney use Chicago’s streets to heighten suspense, with Michael Brandt’s score amplifying every chase. The ensemble, including Amy Morton and Benjamin Levy Aguilar, delivers raw emotion. Cases, from serial killings to drug trafficking, keep the pace relentless, with Reid’s schemes adding a layer of intrigue.
The loss of Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) and Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) shifts focus to Burgess’ detective promotion in Episode 6, “Pawns.” Kiana’s undercover work and past with a corrupt supervisor add complexity. With 12 seasons on Peacock and 9 million peak viewers, Chicago P.D. is a global hit. Season 13’s fall 2025 premiere promises more thrills. Stream now on Peacock or watch Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC for a season of non-stop action!
