We’re counting down the times till Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer), Burgess (Marina Squerciati), and the remainder of the Intelligence crew are again on our screens. Sadly, that wait will probably be a bit longer this 12 months because of the outbreak of COVID-19, which compelled 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 on Oct. 6. It joins a bevy of different exhibits like The CW’s Supernatural, which resumed filming in Vancouver on Aug. 18 and wrapped their ultimate 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 probably discover himself going up in opposition to different CPD law enforcement officials subsequent season. As you will recall, the ultimate moments of “Silence of the Evening” 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 couple of weeks as a method of holding her on the straight and slender after she crossed a line in her most up-to-date case. The season ended earlier than Upton truly made it again to the Windy Metropolis, nevertheless, which means we by no means received a observe as much as Halstead’s sweet conversation with Platt (Amy Morton) by which she teased him about lacking his companion.
Although particulars surrounding subsequent season stay scarce, we’re holding tabs on any and all intel out there. This is every 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 start quickly. Deadline reports that Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fireplace will begin filming new seasons on Oct. 6. In the meantime, Chicago Med started filming Season 6 on Sept. 22 however halted manufacturing for 2 weeks on Sept. 29 after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. The short-term shutdown will not have an effect on the manufacturing schedules for Chicago Fireplace and Chicago P.D, nor will it delay One Chicago’s Nov. 11 premiere.
Chicago P.D. is right here to remain. The sequence has already been renewed for three additional seasons, together with Chicago Fireplace and Chicago Med, which 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 “desires to assist Voight and Intelligence adapt to the brand new actuality, however won’t tolerate breaches of the brand new police tips and protocols.” Voight has by no means been one to observe the foundations, so it will likely be an attention-grabbing street forward.
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Vanessa Rojas will not be again. Pour one out for Rowater. Lisseth Chavez won’t be returning for Season Eight and can as a substitute, be part of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 6 as a sequence common.
“HELLOOOOO LEGENDS! Appears like I will be becoming a member of the DC Universe 🙌🏽so many modifications this 12 months, feeling grateful for this chance. I cant await you all to fulfill Esperanza aka SPOONER. Canada🇨🇦 I am wanting 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 put up, writing, “I’ll miss you so a lot 😫😭😭 however very excited for you! Congrats darling!! They’re fortunate to have you ever.”
Nevertheless, Upton will return to Intelligence subsequent season. Based on showrunner Rick Eid, the unique plan was to carry Upton again in Episode 21 in a low-key method. Nevertheless, Season 7 was lower quick resulting from COVID-19 so her comeback has been pushed to subsequent season. Who else desires 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 should include a couple of problems.
“We’re enthusiastic about digging deeper into Halstead and Upton’s relationship and exploring whether or not these two can keep on knowledgeable and romantic relationship on the identical time,” he mentioned.
Atwater’s combat with Doyle’s mates 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 implies Atwater’s in for some bother forward. “Atwater goes to need to cope with the implications of his choice to inform the reality about Doyle,” Eid mentioned.
A minimum of he will not go at it alone. One factor we are able to depend on is Intelligence having one another’s again. Whereas this is perhaps Atwater’s combat, he’ll probably have the help 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 finest for Atwater. He would not care about politics within the least. In different phrases, his selections are guided by pragmatism, not emotion,” Eid beforehand advised TV Information.
Issues could also be wanting up for Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) and Burgess. The pair was dealt a devastating blow final season with Burgess’ miscarriage, which left them in a wierd place earlier than easing again into a gradual friendship. Eid mentioned they’re going to see “happier occasions” subsequent season whereas additionally going through different challenges.
“These two have sturdy emotions for one another and their relationship is at all times evolving – for the higher,” Eid advised Carter Matt.
Say goodbye to Vanessa (Lisseth Chavez). After one season as a sequence 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 the moment streaming on Hulu.
Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger, Chicago P.D.