Big Questions After the One Chicago Finales: What’s Next for Archer, Stellaride, and Future Crossovers?

As the emotional and action-packed finales of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. aired, fans were left with more questions than answers. The One Chicago universe never fails to deliver gripping storylines and shocking revelations, and this season was no exception. From unexpected pregnancies and near-death experiences to unresolved romances and seismic shifts in leadership, the 2025 finales have laid the groundwork for a thrilling new chapter. As we head into the off-season, let’s take a look at the biggest questions lingering across the three series.

Over the past few seasons of Chicago Med, Dr. Dean Archer and Dr. Hannah Asher have grown closer through shared medical crises and personal challenges. Their dynamic has been a slow burn, defined by moments of deep respect, cautious vulnerability, and unspoken tension. In the finale, as Archer recovered from his health scare and Hannah supported him without question, fans were left wondering: will these two finally confront their feelings?

Their chemistry is undeniable, and the show has expertly laid the emotional foundation for a potential romance. However, both characters come with baggage—Archer’s stoic demeanor and rough edges, Hannah’s past struggles with addiction and self-worth. A relationship between them wouldn’t be simple, but that complexity might be exactly what makes it compelling. Whether Season 11 allows them to step forward or keeps them dancing around each other remains to be seen.

One of the most jaw-dropping moments from the Chicago Fire finale came when Stella Kidd discovered she was pregnant. For fans of “Stellaride”—the beloved pairing of Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide—this development is both exciting and anxiety-inducing. After a rocky year that saw Severide disappear for long stretches due to arson investigations, fans were relieved to see the couple find their footing again. But is a baby the next step, or the next challenge?

Stella has always been fiercely independent and career-focused. Meanwhile, Severide is still wrestling with his past behavior and whether he’s truly ready to settle down. Parenthood could bring them closer—or expose cracks in their relationship. The show has tackled parenthood before, but this storyline offers a unique chance to explore what it means for two high-risk, adrenaline-fueled firefighters to raise a child in a world where danger is part of the daily routine.

One of the most thrilling aspects of the One Chicago universe is its ability to create seamless crossover events that bring characters from all three series together. The most recent finale night was structured as a soft crossover—a three-hour viewing block that linked themes and events without a full-scale intermingling of plotlines. While exciting, fans are still hoping for a return to full-blown crossover events with unified, high-stakes cases spanning the ER, the firehouse, and the intelligence unit.

As the new seasons approach, there’s reason to believe the producers are planning something bigger. With new villains teased in Chicago P.D., expanded leadership roles in Chicago Fire, and hospital shakeups in Chicago Med, the pieces are in place for a story that could justify a crossover—perhaps a city-wide emergency or coordinated criminal attack. Viewers are ready. Now it’s just a matter of whether the creative team decides to go all in.

Chicago P.D. ended its season on a complicated note for Sergeant Hank Voight. While he’s been the backbone of Intelligence since the beginning, there’s no denying that time, tragedy, and the weight of his own decisions have taken a toll. With the introduction of Chief Dom Pascal—whose rigid, by-the-book leadership style directly clashes with Voight’s more maverick tendencies—there’s growing speculation that Voight could either be forced into retirement or choose to step back voluntarily.

But if Voight leaves, what happens to Intelligence? Will someone else take the reins? Could Hailey Upton return to fill the void? Or might Ruzek, now more experienced and emotionally mature, step up into leadership? These questions make the future of Chicago P.D. particularly intriguing. Voight’s arc has always been about walking the moral gray line; Season 13 could be his most defining chapter yet.