Hank Voight, the steely core of Chicago P.D., anchors Season 12’s most gripping arc yet—a high-stakes clash with corrupt supervisor Deputy Chief Charlie Reid, played by Shawn Hatosy. Introduced in 2024, Reid’s shadow looms over the Intelligence Unit, challenging Voight’s authority like never before.
By April 2025’s episode “Demons,” Voight uncovers Reid’s role in a carjacking ring tied to city hall, a twist that threatens to dismantle the team. Jason Beghe’s performance—gruff yet vulnerable—earns raves, with fans on X calling it “Voight’s fiercest fight since Olinsky’s death.”
The arc kicks off when Reid assigns Voight and ASA Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) a seemingly routine case, only for it to unravel into a web of payoffs and frame-ups. Torres’ brother, a past informant, becomes collateral, pushing Dante (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) to the edge. Meanwhile, Atwater’s loyalty is tested as Reid exploits his romance with Val Soto, forcing a choice between love and justice. The April 11, 2025, episode ramps up tension, with Voight confronting Reid in a dimly lit precinct, a scene Beghe told ScreenRant was “electrifying to film.”
This storyline redefines P.D.’s moral landscape. Voight, once the rule-bender, faces a mirror in Reid’s calculated evil, sparking fan debates: is Voight a hero or a relic? Unlike past losses—like son Justin’s 2016 murder—this battle feels personal yet systemic, tying to Chicago’s real corruption scandals. Burgess and Ruzek’s wedding plans weave through the chaos, grounding Voight’s rage with hope. By blending procedural grit with character depth, this arc proves why Chicago P.D.—and Voight—remains must-watch TV in 2025.
