The eleventh hour buzz around Chicago PD has fans on edge as Season 13 finally rolls out this fall, with Jason Beghe steadfastly anchoring the show as the no-nonsense Sergeant Hank Voight. After more than a decade of gritty street-level drama, Beghe's gravelly-voiced portrayal of Voight remains the series' unyielding core, even as the ensemble around him faces some unexpected turbulence. Indeed, the veteran actor, now 65, shows no signs of stepping back, confirming his return in a role that's evolved from rogue cop to reluctant mentor over 13 seasons.
However, the cast isn't without its changes. Patrick John Flueger reprises his turn as the ever-reliable Officer Adam Ruzek, while Marina Squerciati continues as the sharp Detective Kim Burgess, both bringing continuity to the Intelligence Unit's high-stakes pursuits. LaRoyce Hawkins holds down the fort as Officer Kevin Atwater, a character who's navigated personal demons alongside badge duties. Yet, the departures sting—most notably, Toya Turner's exit as Officer Kiana Cook, written off abruptly in the premiere episode aired just days ago on October 2, 2025. Her character's arc wrapped with a tidy, if unsatisfying, resolution that left some viewers questioning the depth of her storyline after two seasons.
Adding fresh blood, the season introduces new faces to shake up dynamics. Eva Imani steps in as Voight's latest partner, a move that's already sparking speculation about whether she's being positioned as his long-term successor after years of the sergeant's lone-wolf intensity. Moreover, whispers of plot twists involving undercover ops and internal betrayals hint at Voight's world unraveling further. Beghe himself has teased in recent chats that his character might "go a little crazy" this time, pushing boundaries in ways that test the unit's fragile trust.
These shifts reflect a show adapting to its marathon run, balancing nostalgia with reinvention. But as Voight charges into another season of moral gray areas, one can't help but wonder if the relentless pace will finally wear down even his iron resolve.