Chicago P.D. approaches its Season 12 finale, showrunner Gwen Sigan has teased a gripping two-part conclusion that promises to captivate fans of the NBC police procedural. Airing on May 14 and May 21, 2025, the finale will see the Intelligence Unit of the 21st District, led by Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), confront their nemesis, Deputy Chief Reid (Shawn Hatosy), while celebrating a long-awaited milestone: the wedding of Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger), known as “Burzek.” With 239 episodes aired by April 16, 2025, the series continues to blend high-stakes drama with personal triumphs, making this finale a must-watch.
The two-part structure, a first for Chicago P.D., introduces a cliffhanger on May 14, with the resolution on May 21, amplifying suspense. Sigan revealed to TVLine that the Intelligence Unit will intensify their pursuit of Reid, a corrupt deputy chief who has been a thorn in Voight’s side. Reid’s blackmail in the fall finale, holding compromising information over the team, sets the stage for a season-long battle. “Intelligence ups their pursuit of dirty Deputy Chief Reid,” Sigan told TVLine, hinting at a showdown that will test Voight’s return to his ruthless “Old Voight” persona, a fan-favorite dynamic that bends legal boundaries to protect his team. This conflict, simmering since January 2025, promises to dominate the finale’s narrative.
The Burzek wedding, a highlight teased by Sigan and actress Toya Turner (Kiana Cook), marks the end of the couple’s “will they/won’t they” saga. Engaged for the third time in Season 11, Burgess and Ruzek will tie the knot, with Sigan promising “happiness” and a focus on their day-to-day life as a couple. “They’ll make it down the aisle this season,” Sigan told ScreenRant, noting the shift to exploring how they navigate challenges, like Burgess’s detective promotion and Ruzek’s major storyline in the season’s second half. The wedding, likely a joyful counterpoint to the Reid conflict, will resonate with fans who’ve followed their romance since Season 1.
Other arcs enrich the finale. Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) grapples with the emotional fallout of Gloria Perez’s death in the mid-season finale, a loss that triggers childhood trauma and shakes his faith. Sigan told ScreenRant that Torres’s “descent” will explore his relationship with religion, adding depth to his character. Meanwhile, Kiana Cook, the new patrol officer played by Turner, navigates her first confidential informant, a plotline that ties into the finale’s intensity. The team’s dynamics, strained by Torres’s betrayal and Reid’s manipulations, will face further tests, with Voight’s leadership central to their survival.
Chicago P.D., part of Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise, thrives on its blend of procedural thrills and personal stakes. Filmed in Chicago, with the Old Maxwell Street Police Station as its iconic exterior, the show has aired since 2014, delivering 239 episodes by April 2025. The finale’s focus on Reid, a corrupt figure akin to past antagonists like Superintendent Kelton, echoes the series’ history of tackling systemic issues within policing. Sigan’s vision ensures the cliffhanger will leave fans eager for resolution, while the Burzek wedding offers emotional catharsis.
This two-part finale, blending Voight’s battle against Reid with Burgess and Ruzek’s vows, encapsulates Chicago P.D.’s heart: loyalty, sacrifice, and love amidst chaos. As the Intelligence Unit faces its toughest challenge yet, fans can expect tears of joy and edge-of-the-seat tension, cementing Season 12 as a landmark in the series’ legacy.
