It is solely a matter of time earlier than Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer), Burgess (Marina Squerciati), and the remainder of the Intelligence crew are again on our screens. Nonetheless, that wait shall be a bit longer this yr as a result of outbreak of COVID-19, which pressured greater than 100 exhibits — together with Chicago P.D.. — to halt manufacturing in March. Because of this, Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med wrapped their seasons three episodes early. Issues are beginning to choose again up for the Dick Wolf procedural, which is predicted to renew manufacturing in October. It joins a bevy of different exhibits like The CW’s Supernatural, which resumed filming in Vancouver on Aug. 18 and wrapped their last shot on Thursday, Sept. 10, which can be getting again into the swing of issues.
Chicago P.D.‘s abrupt ending to Season 7 left a number of questions within the air together with what’s subsequent for Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins), who will seemingly discover himself going up in opposition to different CPD cops subsequent season. As you may recall, the ultimate moments of “Silence of the Night time” discovered Atwater flanked by a sea of flashing blue lights—an ominous message from the chums of Doyle (Mickey O’Sullivan), the racist cop who Atwater reported to authorities for racially profiling a black man and instigating the shootout that resulted in his personal demise.
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The present may also have to include Upton (Tracy Spiridakos), who’s been away for a number of episodes, again into Intelligence. Voight (Jason Beghe) sent her to New York to work with the FBI for a number of weeks as a manner of maintaining her on the straight and slender after she crossed a line in her most up-to-date case. The season ended earlier than Upton really made it again to the Windy Metropolis, nevertheless, that means we by no means bought a comply with as much as Halstead’s sweet conversation with Platt (Amy Morton) through which she teased him about lacking his companion.
Although particulars surrounding subsequent season stay scarce, we’re maintaining tabs on any and all intel accessible. Here is every little thing we learn about Season Eight of Chicago. P.D. up to now.
LaRoyce Hawkins, Chicago P.D.
New episodes are coming this fall. NBC introduced that Chicago P.D. Season Eight will premiere Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10/9c. In the meantime, Chicago Fire will return for Season 6 at 8/7c, adopted by Chicago Fire‘s Season 9 premiere at 9/8c.
Manufacturing on Season Eight will choose up quickly. Deadline reports that Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fireplace will begin filming new seasons on Oct. 6. In the meantime, Chicago Med is predicted to start filming Season 6 on Sept. 22. Don’t fret, Chihards, new One Chicago episodes are headed your manner quickly!
Chicago P.D. is right here to remain. The collection has already been renewed for three additional seasons, together with Chicago Fireplace and Chicago Med, that means One Chicago will stay intact for the foreseeable future. Hurray!
There is a new sheriff on the town. Empire alum Nicole Ari Parker is ready to hitch the Dick Wolf drama as Deputy Superintendent Samatha Miller, a progressive advocate for police reform who hails from Atlanta. She’s described as a girl who “needs to assist Voight and Intelligence adapt to the brand new actuality, however won’t tolerate breaches of the brand new police pointers and protocols.” Voight has by no means been one to comply with the foundations, so will probably be an attention-grabbing highway forward.
Vanessa Rojas will not be again. Pour one out for Rowater. Lisseth Chavez won’t be returning for Season Eight and can as an alternative, be part of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 6 as a collection common.
“HELLOOOOO LEGENDS! Seems to be like I will be becoming a member of the DC Universe 🙌🏽so many modifications this yr, feeling grateful for this chance. I cant anticipate you all to satisfy Esperanza aka SPOONER. Canada🇨🇦 I am trying ahead to calling you my second house🤘🏽. I am prepared for this new journey-LETS KICK SOME ASS!!,” Chavez confirmed via Instagram.
Tracy Spiridakos responded to Chavez’s submit, writing, “I will miss you so a lot 😫😭😭 however very excited for you! Congrats darling!! They’re fortunate to have you ever.”
Nonetheless, Upton will return to Intelligence subsequent season. Based on showrunner Rick Eid, the unique plan was to deliver Upton again in Episode 21 in a low-key manner. Nonetheless, Season 7 was lower quick attributable to COVID-19 so her comeback has been pushed to subsequent season. Who else needs to see Jay faux he is not over-the-moon about her return?
Lastly, in the end, Upstead is definitely happing. We have been desirous to smoosh their faces collectively since Season 6 and now, this slow-burn ‘ship is able to set sail. Eid confirmed to TV Information that Halstead and Upton will pursue a romantic relationship in Season Eight however it would include a number of issues.
“We’re enthusiastic about digging deeper into Halstead and Upton’s relationship and exploring whether or not these two can keep on an expert and romantic relationship on the similar time,” he mentioned.
Atwater’s struggle with Doyle’s pals is way from over. That symbolic stand-off with the police lights on the finish of Season 7 was just the start. Doyle was deeply linked throughout the CPD and now these family and friends members have Atwater’s quantity, so to talk, which suggests Atwater’s in for some bother forward. “Atwater goes to must cope with the results of his resolution to inform the reality about Doyle,” Eid mentioned.
At the very least he will not go at it alone. One factor we will depend on is Intelligence having one another’s again. Whereas this is likely to be Atwater’s struggle, he’ll seemingly have the assist of his crew, together with Voight (Jason Beghe), who urged Atwater within the Season 7 finale to weigh his choices earlier than talking out in opposition to Doyle.
“Voight’s solely concern is doing what’s greatest for Atwater. He would not care about politics within the least. In different phrases, his selections are guided by pragmatism, not emotion,” Eid beforehand instructed TV Information.
Issues could also be trying up for Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) and Burgess. The pair was dealt a devastating blow final season with Burgess’ miscarriage, which left them in an odd place earlier than easing again into a gentle friendship. Eid mentioned they will see “happier instances” subsequent season whereas additionally going through different challenges.
“These two have sturdy emotions for one another and their relationship is all the time evolving – for the higher,” Eid instructed Carter Matt.
Say goodbye to Vanessa (Lisseth Chavez). After one season as a collection common, Lisseth Chavez is leaving Chicago. Her character, Officer Vanessa Rojas, won’t seem in Season Eight of the present because the actress strikes over to a task on DC Legends of Tomorrow.
Season 7 of Chicago P.D. is at present streaming on Hulu.
Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger, Chicago P.D.