Voight Going Back To His Bloody Basics In Chicago PD Is Exactly What Season 14 Needs

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Be warned, this article reveals major plot points from the latest episode of Chicago PD, season 13, episode 21, titled “Born or Made.” The Chicago PD team faced a particularly challenging case in the season finale, becoming deeply involved when Imani’s missing sister disappeared. This hit close to home for Imani, who had only recently joined Voight’s unit. However, their investigation was complicated by Imani’s emotional reunion with her sister, Shari, leading to some friction between them during the case.

Shari had no memory of her childhood, but surprisingly sided with Kirby, the man who kidnapped her years ago. Voight suspected Shari wasn’t telling the truth and wasn’t the same little girl Imani remembered, but his concerns were ignored, almost derailing the investigation. Frustrated, Voight violently killed Kirby. Though the other officers didn’t express sadness over his death, Burgess and Ruzek were horrified by Voight’s brutal act – repeatedly slamming Kirby’s head against a door until he died.

Shari was right about Voight – his brutal killing of Kirby confirmed her suspicions. Imani initially refused to believe anyone from the Intelligence Unit would go that far, but Shari had warned Voight was capable of it. His actions reminded everyone of a more ruthless version of Voight from the past, one who readily disregarded boundaries. The season finale didn’t need a cliffhanger; it successfully set up major questions for the fourteenth season of Chicago PD in the fall.

Chicago PD Season 13 Finale Brings Back Classic Voight

Throughout season 13 of Chicago PD, Hank Voight struggled with his temper and showed signs of reverting to his more aggressive, past behavior. He confided in a superior officer that he barely resisted the urge to commit murder right then and there, claiming only thoughts of his father stopped him. However, for most of the season, he remained more disciplined than he had been in a long time.

Voight had his suspicions even before Kirby’s death. He believed Shari might be the killer and kept this to himself, only confiding in the coroner to run a secret DNA test. He didn’t want any official record of the test. Meanwhile, Imani was struggling, and Voight held onto both his suspicions and the test results, not sharing them with anyone.

Voight repeatedly slamming Kirby’s head into the door brought back memories of when he used to break the rules without consequence. It felt like a return to the old Voight – the one who’d say, “Tell me the truth so I can lie for you,” and push Upton so far she’d have panic attacks – rather than the more restrained version viewers have seen recently.

While giving in to his darker impulses hurt Voight, it actually created more compelling storylines for the other characters on Chicago PD. They were forced to confront their own limits when Voight went too far, even for them. Showrunner Gwen Sigan explained to NBC Insider that Voight’s breaking point in the season 13 finale…

It’s understandable how he gets so absorbed in what he’s doing. It only lasts a short time—less than a minute—but he manages to cause a lot of damage, and then seems completely unaffected. I especially liked the interaction between him and Imani at the scene’s conclusion. There’s no sense of relief, just Shari’s scream, which I thought was powerful. The scene doesn’t offer resolution; the pain just goes on. That’s what the moment was meant to convey in the script.

Good news for fans of the Chicago franchise! NBC has confirmed that Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire will all be back for another season. This means we’ll find out if Hank Voight will protect Shari despite her crimes because of his feelings for Imani, or if he’ll follow the rules and present all the evidence. Plus, it looks like Arienne Mandi, who plays Imani, will be returning – unlike previous actors Toya Turner and Lisseth Chavez, who each only appeared for one season on Chicago PD.

How Classic Voight Can Elevate Chicago PD Season 14

Throughout its seasons, Chicago PD consistently delivers its strongest episodes when Hank Voight makes questionable, even terrible, decisions. A prime example is a recent storyline where Voight pressured Upton to cover up a murder, straining her to the limit and almost destroying her relationship.

The storyline allowed Tracy Spiridakos to deliver some of her best performances on the show, and it strengthened the relationship between Upton and Halstead. They even worked together to hold Voight accountable. While Jesse Lee Soffer’s exit ultimately changed things, it was a compelling arc for Upton and Halstead, as it pitted them against Voight.

This pattern could continue throughout the rest of the story. It will be fascinating to see how Imani reacts to seeing Voight at his most intense, as his killing of Kirby was shockingly violent – even for those who have known him for years, like Burgess and Ruzek.

Voight is a more compelling character when the show doesn’t force him to be a hero, and Jason Beghe delivered his strongest performance in season 13 when Voight’s actions were morally ambiguous. His temporary absence proved the team could function without him, thanks to Burgess stepping up, but Voight’s unique intensity is irreplaceable. As long as Jason Beghe continues to play the role, allowing Voight to occasionally give in to his darker side provides opportunities for the other characters to react and define themselves in contrast to him.

You don’t need to like Voight or agree with what he does to be interested in seeing him make questionable choices – it actually gives the other characters a chance to stand out. But fans will have to wait until the summer hiatus is over to find out what happens next in season 14 of Chicago PD.

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2026-05-15 20:20