NBC’s first sneak peek atChicago PDseason 12 teasesan exciting new storyline for Hank Voight,which will alter his life, of course, but it will also likely affect the Intelligence Unit. FollowingHailey Upton’s exit during theChicago PDseason 11 finale, many changes await Intelligence. Upton’s replacement (Toya Turner’s Kiana Cook) will arrive at the 21st District, and the others must learn how to adapt without Tracy Spiridakos' character and learn how to work with Cook, a patrol officer. Meanwhile, Voight’s personal life is also expected to change course (based on the season 12 teaser trailer).
Chicago PDseason 12, consisting of 22 episodes, premieres on Wednesday, September 25, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
Unfortunately, not much is known aboutChicago PDseason 12’s plot. Yes, Upton is out and Cook is in at the 21st District, but other than casting changes, most of the characters' story arcs in the upcoming episodes are a mystery. NBC’s brief trailer forChicago PDseason 12,Chicago Fireseason 13, andChicago Medseason 10gives fans a glimpse of what they can expect. Although the teaser is just that, a teaser, one of the scenes in the video suggests thatone character’s return will significantly impact Voight’s arc inChicago PDseason 12.
Hank Voight May Finally Have A Love Interest In Chicago PD Season 12
Nina Chapman Returns In Season 12
One Chicago’s Instagramposted a 30-second teasertrailer previewingChicago PDseason 12,Chicago Fireseason 13, andChicago Medseason 10, and the video revealed that Assistant State Attorney Nina Chapman, played by Sara Bues, is returning in the police procedural series. Chapman made her debut during the season 9 finale, where she and Voight didn’t exactly get off to a good start. Nevertheless,Voight and Chapman’s relationship grew over time,and it seems as if they will continue to get closer in season 12, suggesting that a romance between the two characters is a very real possibility.
The trailer fortheOne ChicagoTV showsbegins with Chapman asking Voight, “How long are you going to burn through cases running?” He responds, “I’m police. I’m doing my job.” Later, Chapman can be heard saying, “You almost died in the basement,” with Voight retorting, “But I didn’t. I’m still here.” Throughout the entire teaser,Voight and Chapman are the onlyChicago PDrepresentatives.So, it’s safe to assume that Chapman plays a big part in Voight’s storyline in season 12. The focus on the two characters also suggests that Voight has a major arc coming up.
Given their growing connection and chemistry, it’s only a matter of time beforeChicago PDofficially makes Chapman a love interest for Voight, and the teaser makes it seem as if a romance between the two will happen sooner rather than later.
Voight and Chapman have built a strong working relationship,but as time goes on, their connection has gotten more personal. Chapman is obviously worried about Voight in the trailer, and she was quite concerned when he was kidnappedduring theChicago PDseason 11 finale. Given their growing connection and chemistry, it’s only a matter of time beforeChicago PDofficially makes Chapman a love interest for Voight, and the teaser makes it seem as if a romance between the two will happen sooner rather than later.
What A Voight Romance Means For Intelligence Moving Forward
Given that neither Voight nor the Intelligence Unit has had to deal with Voight’s dating life, it will be interesting to see how everyone reacts if and when he and Chapman grow closer inChicago PDseason 12. It also doesn’t help thatChapman is an Assistant State Attorney.Anyone who is a fan oftheOne Chicagouniverseknows that the Intelligence Unit doesn’t exactly play by the rules. However, if Voight gets involved with an ASA, conflict concerning his policing methods will undoubtedly arise.
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Chapman is already well aware of Voight’s tendency to go off the books. Still, if their relationship turns romantic, it will inevitably influence Voight’s place in Intelligence and the unit’s methodology concerning how they approach cases. Of course, this is all speculation. However, it would make sense given Chapman andVoight’s scenes in theOne Chicagotrailerand the duo’s history.Voight and Chapman have built trust,but she is the one person who isn’t afraid to call him out on things, which could either help or hurt him in the upcoming episodes.
It’s Time For Voight To Have A Personal Arc In Chicago PD
Voight Has Been Long Overdue For An Arc Revolving Around His Personal Life
Even though Voight is themain character inChicago PD, he hasn’t had a wide variety of personal story arcs since the show’s beginning. So,Voight getting a love interest would do wonders not only for his characterbut also for the NBC police procedural series. A potential romance between Voight and Chapman could inject life into the show.
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Plus, it’s been a long time sinceChicago PDhas taken the time to introduce and develop a complex and compelling love story. WithUpton and Halstead gone, a new couple is needed. It would just make sense for Voight and Chapman to take their relationship to the next level inChicago PDseason 12.
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Chicago P.D.: This police drama, set in Chicago’s District 21, follows the distinct units within the Chicago Police Department—uniformed officers addressing street crimes and an Intelligence Unit tackling major offenses such as organized crime and drug trafficking, capturing the dedication of those who serve and protect their community.
