Chicago P.D. Boss Talks Finale Death, Voight and Chapman’s ‘Breakup,’ and #Burzek Wedding’s Lack of Vows

The Chicago P.D. Season 11 finale did not come to play — and fans are still trying to recover from the emotional rollercoaster.

Showrunner Gwen Sigan broke her silence in a jaw-dropping interview where she addressed the three moments that set the fandom on fire: a sudden death, the heartbreaking Voight–Chapman “breakup,” and the unexpected twist at the long-awaited #Burzek wedding.

First up, the finale death. While Sigan kept names vague to avoid direct spoilers, she teased that the fallout would be “heavy and permanent” going into Season 12. “It’ll shift the way everyone operates,” she confirmed, hinting that grief and guilt will haunt the team well into next year.

Then came the emotional gut punch — Voight and Chapman. Fans had just begun warming up to their bond when the finale ripped it away. “They care about each other deeply,” Sigan said, “but they want very different things. It’s a painful but real end.” Translation? They’re done — for now.

Finally, the Burzek wedding. After seasons of buildup, fans expected fireworks — but instead, the couple didn’t even exchange vows. Sigan defended the choice: “It was never about the ceremony. For them, it’s about surviving everything together — and choosing each other, again and again.”

Still, fans are torn. Some loved the understated moment. Others feel robbed after investing in Kim and Adam’s long, messy journey.

With heartbreak, loss, and major shifts in relationships, Chicago P.D. is clearly gearing up for a darker, more intimate Season 12.