What happened to Upton on Chicago PD?
Hailey Upton, played by Tracy Spiridakos, was a major presence in the first 9 seasons of Chicago PD. After several compelling, and often challenging events, Upton and, Halstead ultimately couldn’t make it work. Halstead had a heart-wrenching departure in the 10th season – an event that also set the stage for Upton’s departure. As it turned out that after several challenging moments that had also left her questioning what her future might be. It would ultimately come down to the decision that she made to leave the unit and, find a more fulfilling role - after having experienced some harrowing situations, that had also caused her to have a harder time continuing on.
It turned out to be an unexpected choice for those who have followed this series and a show that continues to feature some intense, storylines. Viewers might have also seen that Upton has played an important role - she was not just a strong detective who’s found a niche within that team but a character who’s also become a friend and mentor to several members of that team.
Who’s taking over as Voight’s Deputy on Chicago PD?
A few actors are potential candidates for Upton's role as Voight’s deputy, who’s been left with a huge decision to make - he needs to find someone who’s able to fill in those shoes after losing someone who’s been one of his key players and, also a core part of his team for several seasons.
The most logical choice is a character that already has those strong qualities in terms of experience, relationships: It looks as if Voight has also had to consider what it might mean to have those connections to the characters, particularly those relationships that have been formed through a very long tenure as he continues to lead that unit and navigate those challenging moments.
Does it make sense for Dawson to come back?
Those who have followed this series will have also noticed that Dawson has gone through a difficult time, facing those moments that left him in a darker place, trying to achieve some sense of peace. He was later described to have found some success with the program and a place where he could reconnect to those relationships and life.
The show also suggests that he chose to step away from that team and, his career. There have been rumors that Dawson might make a return to Chicago. It is also clear that Dawson has made several big changes to his life, but it’s also not clear if that will involve a chance to go back to that former life - and his previous work in that realm.
Should Burgess or Ruzek be promoted?
When considering what kind of promotion might come up in this series, those who have followed Burgess - the character who’s gone through those major personal moments that included the relationship she's had with Ruzek: These were often filled with a lot of drama. The storyline that has brought a series of major twists.
It also suggests that a promotion would bring with it some difficulties - the main ones, those challenges of keeping their relationship together. That might not be the right decision: It is also clear that there will be those who question the logic of Voight’s choice in promoting Ruzek - those who feel that he might have to give someone else the promotion because it could potentially cause a lot of strain.
What do you think about the promotion for Atwater?
Kevin Atwater, a key figure and one of those individuals who are central to those relationships that have continued to evolve as the show continues to move forward - his story has become one of the more powerful - and complex, as he strives to find his place within that realm, making a choice to pursue a career.
This has also caused him to take on several roles within that team and those challenges that have often included a lot of heartache as viewers watch the events that unfold. This has led to those characters having to make several choices, including making those decisions. That involves the question about whether he should take the Promotion or not - particularly, the question of whether he will accept it.
Where do you think Chicago PD is headed for season 12?
Chicago PD has been one of the most popular series: Those who follow it closely have a strong connection to its storylines - a show that has captured a variety of those powerful and compelling relationships and moments.
Season 12, it promises to deliver a new set of those experiences, challenges that will be encountered by the characters and fans can expect that they’ll see how those events shape the future of those characters - how their lives change and the choices they have to make.
