Chicago PD season 13: Release date, cast and latest news
The One Chicago universe continues to grow.
It's a great week to be a fan of the One Chicago TV franchise as all three series debut new seasons this week. Well, at least in the US.
For now, UK release dates for the shows haven't been revealed, but those stateside can rest easy in the fact that Chicago PD is back for its momentous 13th instalment.
Viewing figures don't lie and they continue to prove that Chicago PD is one of the strongest series across NBC and Peacock. The show revolves around the Chicago Police Department's 21st District, its uniformed patrol officers, and the Intelligence Unit.
A spin-off of the original Chicago Fire series, Chicago PD, also digs into the officer's personal lives, challenges and hurdles as they try to keep their city free of crime. There's already been some cast changes, with Toya Turner exiting the series and The Night Agent's Arienne Mandi joining ,but more on that below.
So, when and where can we expect more instalments of Chicago PD? Read on for everything you need to know about season 13.
Chicago PD season 13 release date
Chicago PD season 13 will premiere on Wednesday 1st October at 10pm ET/PT on NBC, with the episode available to stream the day after on Peacock.
We don't currently have a UK release window but seeing as season 12 came to Sky Witness and NOW this May with new episodes being released weekly, it could be a little while before season 13 comes to this side of the pond.
Chicago PD season 13 cast: Who will return?
Although there have been some cast shake-ups elsewhere in the One Chicago universe, there's not been loads of major cast news for Chicago PD. That means we'd expect to see plenty of the same faces reprising their roles for season 13.
However, there have been some changes. Toya Turner has exited the series, meaning that her character Kiana Cook won't be seen again in the new season.
Writing on her Instagram, Turner said: “My time on Chicago P.D. has come to a close. This show challenged me, sharpened me, and revealed what I’m made of. I’ve evolved through this experience, both as an artist and in my craft, and I’m walking away with depth, clarity, and momentum for whatever comes next.
“To the cast and crew: thank you for the warmth, the laughter, and the generosity you brought every day. It was an honor to share the screen and the set with such talent.”
Elsewhere, Arienne Mandi has joined the cast as Eva Imani (previously named Naomi Kerr) who is described as "a fearless outsider who keeps her cards close to the vest".
The cast confirmed to star in season 13 are as follows.
- Jason Beghe as Detective Sergeant Hank Voight
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater
- Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess
- Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Dante Torres
- Amy Morton as Trudy Platt
- Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek
- Shawn Hatosy as Deputy Chief Charlie Reid
- Sara Bues as Assistant State Attorney Nina Chapman
- Arienne Mandi as Eva Imani
What will Chicago PD season 13 be about?
The season 12 finale saw Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) finally tie the knot in a classic wedding that brought everyone together.
The previous season also saw Kiana (Toya Turner) deal with a criminal informant, who turned out to be rather unpredictable and damaged the trust she had in Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) after he got romantically involved with the CI.
However, their tension somewhat dissipated in the season 12 finale, as previously teased by Turner. In an interview with TVLine, she said: "There are some things that bring them a little closer. And then there’s going to be a moment or two in the finale."
Aside from all of the interpersonal drama involved with the team members and patrol officers, Chicago PD of course also centres on a case-per-week format with a new guest cast of characters joining the series for each episode.
The new season picks up one month after the events of the season 12 finale, with Chicago PD showrunner Gwen Sigan revealing: "What we find is that Voight's simple solution that he thought he had found was not so simple.
"So the team is actually disbanded and we are, in this first episode, exploring how the heck is he gonna get them back together? The bullpen has just been empty for a month, so it's a very different feel to our start."
Sigan continued: "Nobody is thriving. Some are doing better than others. Voight's trying not to lose it. As we see through the first episode, he is trying his very best to remain calm and face his consequences and do the right thing. And we'll see how that goes."
Is there a trailer for Chicago PD season 13?
There is a One Chicago trailer for the upcoming new seasons of Chicago PD, Med and Fire. You can catch a glimpse of the new Chicago PD episodes below.
Chicago PD season 13 will premiere in the US on NBC on Wednesday 1st October. Season 12 and previous seasons are available to stream on NOW in the UK. Sign up for Sky TV here.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
