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<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Chicago P.D.\u2019s Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek’s Romance Timeline<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tChicago P.D.\u2019s skilled detectives are the heart of the show \u2014 but the complex romance between Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek is what keeps many fans coming back. Viewers first saw sparks fly between Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) during season 1, episode 8, when Ruzek was in another relationship. \u201cThis is complete [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
While a wedding could be in the cards for season 12, it is unclear whether Upton (Tracy Spiridakos<\/strong><\/a>) would make the ceremony since she exited the show<\/a> during the season 11 finale. Either way, there is a lot to unpack before the show returns this fall.<\/p>\nScroll down for everything we know about Chicago P.D.<\/em> season 12:<\/p>\nWhat Happened at the end of Season 11?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chicago-P-D-Season-12-Kicks-Off-in-September-Everything-to-Know-About-the-Cop-Show-879.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Lori Allen\/NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDuring the season 11 finale, which aired in May, Detective Hank Voight (Jason Beghe<\/strong><\/a>) was held captive by serial killer Frank Matson (Dennis Flanagan<\/strong>). In keeping with his tradition, the killer tried to convince Voight to call someone he loved to try and save them. Voight didn\u2019t take the bait, because he knew if he called Upton, who is like a daughter to him, Matson would kill her, too. Ultimately, Upton did come to Voight\u2019s rescue and the pair fought together for his freedom and saved his life.<\/p>\nNo More Hailey Upton in the Windy City<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chicago-P-D-Season-12-Kicks-Off-in-September-Everything-to-Know-About-the-Cop-Show-880.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Lori Allen\/NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfter saving Voight from danger, Upton decided that it was time for a change. In the final moments of the season 11 finale, she got in a taxi and headed for the airport but didn\u2019t reveal her destination or what job she took outside Chicago.<\/p>\n
News broke in October 2023 that season 11 would be Spiridakos\u2019 last<\/a>. After joining the cast in 2017, the actress said goodbye to P.D.<\/em> this spring \u2014 but didn\u2019t rule out a return. She told Variety<\/em><\/a> in May that \u201cit would be a dream\u201d to reprise the role in the future.<\/p>\nWill There Be a Burzek Wedding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chicago-P-D-Season-12-Kicks-Off-in-September-Everything-to-Know-About-the-Cop-Show-882.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Lori Allen\/NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShowrunner Gwen Sigan<\/strong> teased in May<\/a> that she is \u201cvery excited to get into it\u201d while talking about Burgess and Ruzek\u2019s next steps. The couple got engaged during season 11 for a third time and it might just be the charm.<\/p>\n\u201cThere\u2019s definitely a possibility of, \u2018Are we going to do the wedding next year? Are we going to do the planning? What are we going to see?\u2019\u201d Sigan told TVLine<\/em>, teasing the \u201cwhen\u201d isn\u2019t set in stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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The EP added that Burgess and Ruzek\u2019s roles as parents to Makayla might influence what they do for their special day. \u201cI also think about Makayla and that she\u2019s going to be a part of all those conversations and wanting to be a part of [the ceremony],\u201d Sigan said. \u201cAnd Ruzek has this big family and all these friends. \u2026 Is he going to want to do the whole thing? You could see them go either way. There\u2019s probably a good middle ground there.\u201d<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a New Detective in Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chicago-P-D-Season-12-Kicks-Off-in-September-Everything-to-Know-About-the-Cop-Show-884.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Art Streiber\/NBC ; Gabe Ginsberg\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUs<\/em> confirmed in August that Toya Turner<\/strong> was cast as police officer Kiana Cook<\/a> following Hailey\u2019s departure from the Intelligence Unit. Kiana is someone who \u201cloves the adrenaline of the job and its stakes and doesn\u2019t blink in the face of chaos,\u201d according to TVLine<\/em>.<\/p>\nWhen Does Season 12 Begin?<\/strong><\/h3>\nChicago P.D.<\/em> returns to NBC on Wednesday, September 25<\/a>, at 10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Scroll down for everything we know about Chicago P.D.<\/em> season 12:<\/p>\n During the season 11 finale, which aired in May, Detective Hank Voight (Jason Beghe<\/strong><\/a>) was held captive by serial killer Frank Matson (Dennis Flanagan<\/strong>). In keeping with his tradition, the killer tried to convince Voight to call someone he loved to try and save them. Voight didn\u2019t take the bait, because he knew if he called Upton, who is like a daughter to him, Matson would kill her, too. Ultimately, Upton did come to Voight\u2019s rescue and the pair fought together for his freedom and saved his life.<\/p>\n After saving Voight from danger, Upton decided that it was time for a change. In the final moments of the season 11 finale, she got in a taxi and headed for the airport but didn\u2019t reveal her destination or what job she took outside Chicago.<\/p>\n News broke in October 2023 that season 11 would be Spiridakos\u2019 last<\/a>. After joining the cast in 2017, the actress said goodbye to P.D.<\/em> this spring \u2014 but didn\u2019t rule out a return. She told Variety<\/em><\/a> in May that \u201cit would be a dream\u201d to reprise the role in the future.<\/p>\n Showrunner Gwen Sigan<\/strong> teased in May<\/a> that she is \u201cvery excited to get into it\u201d while talking about Burgess and Ruzek\u2019s next steps. The couple got engaged during season 11 for a third time and it might just be the charm.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a possibility of, \u2018Are we going to do the wedding next year? Are we going to do the planning? What are we going to see?\u2019\u201d Sigan told TVLine<\/em>, teasing the \u201cwhen\u201d isn\u2019t set in stone.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n The EP added that Burgess and Ruzek\u2019s roles as parents to Makayla might influence what they do for their special day. \u201cI also think about Makayla and that she\u2019s going to be a part of all those conversations and wanting to be a part of [the ceremony],\u201d Sigan said. \u201cAnd Ruzek has this big family and all these friends. \u2026 Is he going to want to do the whole thing? You could see them go either way. There\u2019s probably a good middle ground there.\u201d<\/p>\n Us<\/em> confirmed in August that Toya Turner<\/strong> was cast as police officer Kiana Cook<\/a> following Hailey\u2019s departure from the Intelligence Unit. Kiana is someone who \u201cloves the adrenaline of the job and its stakes and doesn\u2019t blink in the face of chaos,\u201d according to TVLine<\/em>.<\/p>\n Chicago P.D.<\/em> returns to NBC on Wednesday, September 25<\/a>, at 10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat Happened at the end of Season 11?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div>No More Hailey Upton in the Windy City<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div>Will There Be a Burzek Wedding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div>Thank You!<\/h3>\n
There\u2019s a New Detective in Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div>When Does Season 12 Begin?<\/strong><\/h3>\n