Another Shock Exit: Chicago P.D. Confirms Main Cast Departure Ahead of Season 13 as Franchise Shakeups Continue

The Chicago P.D. universe is bracing for yet another seismic shift: Officer Kiana Cook, played by Toya Turner in Season 12, will not return for the upcoming Season 13, confirming yet another major cast departure amid ongoing franchise instability.

Turner, who joined the Intelligence Unit just last season, announced her exit publicly on Instagram, writing that her journey on the show had “come to a close.” Though she expressed gratitude, her sudden departure marks the third high-profile exit in recent years, joining Tracy Spiridakos (Detective Hailey Upton) and legacy star Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead).

Fans have not taken the news lightly. On Reddit and social media, discussions range from frustration to heartbreak. One fan lamented that Chicago P.D. is losing its identity piece by piece, calling it “a slow dismantling of what once was.” Others argue that while cast rotation keeps things fresh, the speed and scale of exits is unsettling.

Despite the upheaval, foundational cast members remain: Jason Beghe (Sergeant Voight), Marina Squerciati (Detective Burgess), Patrick John Flueger (Officer Ruzek), LaRoyce Hawkins (Officer Atwater), Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres), and Amy Morton (Sgt. Platt) are all confirmed to return in Season 13.

Stepping into Turner’s role is Arienne Mandi, known for her work on The Night Agent. She’ll portray a new series regular, Officer Naomi Kerr, a former soldier and military contractor described as a secretive thrill-seeker who may test the existing team dynamic.

With Season 13 set to premiere on October 1, 2025, the show is expected to continue even as familiar faces vanish. But the bigger question remains: is the show evolving with purpose, or simply patching holes in a sinking ship?

Fans and critics alike are watching closely: will these cast changes lead to revitalization—or further fragment a once-stable ensemble?