Chicago P.D. Season 13: Cast Shake-up, Winter Premiere Fallout, and What’s Next

TORONTO, January 21, 2026 – NBC’s long-running police procedural *Chicago P.D.* is deep into its thirteenth season, navigating significant cast changes and high-stakes storylines. The season, which premiered in October 2025, has seen the departure of key characters, the introduction of a new officer, and a tense winter premiere that resolved a chilling cliffhanger.

A Transformed Intelligence Unit

The core of Intelligence has seen its most notable shifts in years. Veteran antagonist Deputy Chief Charlie Reid (Shawn Hatosy) was killed off in the Season 12 finale, a move orchestrated by Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe). Furthermore, Officer Kiana Cook, portrayed by Toya Turner, did not return for Season 13, with Turner confirming her departure on social media.

Filling the void is Officer Eva Imani, played by Arienne Mandi (*The Night Agent*), who joined as a series regular. Imani, an officer with a military background assigned to an ATF Task Force, was immediately thrust into the centre of the action. In a related development, original cast member Patrick John Flueger (Officer Adam Ruzek) has taken a temporary leave of absence from the series to deal with a personal matter. His absence was explained in the winter premiere as tending to a family emergency involving his father.

Season 13 Storylines and the Winter Premiere

The season continues to deal with the fallout from Voight’s extreme actions to protect his team. A major through-line has been the blackmail campaign against Voight by Internal Affairs Commander Devlin (Joel Murray), who threatened to release doctored photos accusing Voight’s father of abuse.

The winter premiere, Episode 8 titled “Born Screaming,” which aired on January 7, 2026, picked up directly from the fall finale’s cliffhanger. The episode focused on the desperate search for serial killer Raymond Bell (Barry Del Sherman) and his traumatized granddaughter, Julie. Officer Imani’s relentless pursuit culminated in Bell’s capture and Julie’s rescue, though not before the discovery of multiple victims hidden in Bell’s home.

The episode’s climax featured a long-awaited confrontation between Voight and Devlin, where Voight revealed the truth behind the childhood photos and refused to surrender his badge, setting the stage for continued conflict.

Key Facts: Chicago P.D. Season 13

What’s Next for Intelligence?

With the Bell case closed, the unit’s focus will likely return to the simmering threat from Commander Devlin. Furthermore, the personal dynamics within the team continue to evolve, notably the married life of Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek, and the integration of the intense new officer, Imani. Showrunner Gwen Sigan has indicated the season will strive for a balance between character-centric stories and classic ensemble procedural episodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has Chicago P.D. been renewed for Season 14?

As of January 2026, NBC has not yet announced a renewal for a fourteenth season. Renewal decisions for the One Chicago franchise are typically made in the spring.

Where can I watch past seasons of Chicago P.D.?

All previous seasons of *Chicago P.D.* are available to stream in their entirety on Peacock.

Is Tracy Spiridakos returning as Hailey Upton?

No. Detective Hailey Upton, played by Tracy Spiridakos, departed the series in Season 12 and is not part of the Season 13 cast.

When will new episodes air after the winter premiere?

*Chicago P.D.* airs new episodes weekly on Wednesday nights on NBC, following its return on January 7. The schedule may be adjusted for events like the Winter Olympics in February 2026.