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 12 months 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 decide again up for some exhibits, like The CW’s Supernatural, which resumed filming in Vancouver on Aug. 18. Nonetheless, Chicago P.D. and the remainder of Dick Wolf’s hit procedurals stay on hiatus as of late August.
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 possible discover himself going up towards different CPD cops subsequent season. As you will 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 buddies 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 loss of life.
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The present may even 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 method of preserving 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, which means we by no means obtained a observe as much as Halstead’s sweet conversation with Platt (Amy Morton) through which she teased him about lacking his accomplice.
Although particulars surrounding subsequent season stay scarce, we’re preserving tabs on any and all intel accessible. This is the whole lot we learn about Season Eight of Chicago. P.D. to date.
LaRoyce Hawkins, Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D. is right here to remain. The sequence has already been renewed for three additional seasons, together with Chicago Fire and Chicago Med, which means One Chicago will stay intact for the foreseeable future. Hurray!
Upton will return to Intelligence subsequent season. In response to showrunner Rick Eid, the unique plan was to convey Upton again in Episode 21 in a lowkey method. Nonetheless, Season 7 was reduce brief attributable to COVID-19 so her comeback has been pushed to subsequent season. Who else needs to see Jay fake he isn’t 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 can include a number of problems.
“We’re enthusiastic about digging deeper into Halstead and Upton’s relationship and exploring whether or not these two can stick with it knowledgeable and romantic relationship on the similar 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 only 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 hassle forward. “Atwater goes to must cope with the results 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 rely on is Intelligence having one another’s again. Whereas this could be Atwater’s combat, he’ll possible 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 towards Doyle.
“Voight’s solely concern is doing what’s greatest for Atwater. He does not care about politics within the least. In different phrases, his decisions are guided by pragmatism, not emotion,” Eid beforehand informed 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 an odd place earlier than easing again into a gentle friendship. Eid mentioned they will see “happier occasions” subsequent season whereas additionally going through different challenges.
“These two have robust emotions for one another and their relationship is all the time evolving – for the higher,” Eid informed Carter Matt.
Season 7 of Chicago P.D. is at present streaming on Hulu.
Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger, Chicago P.D.