Chicago PD - Episode 12.20 - Black Ice - Promotional Photos + Press Release

Chicago P.D. is heading into darker, deadlier territory with Season 12, Episode 20, titled “Black Ice”, and the newly released promotional photos and press release hint at an hour packed with emotional twists, intense action, and personal stakes that will leave fans breathless.

According to the official synopsis, the Intelligence Unit dives into a brutal and complex investigation after a tragic car accident on an icy Chicago street leads them to uncover something far more sinister. As the team peels back the layers of what first appears to be a tragic crash, they stumble into a tangled web of corruption, deceit, and calculated violence.

At the center of the storm is Detective Kevin Atwater, who finds himself going toe-to-toe with a dangerous suspect — and the decisions he makes could alter the course of the case and his own career. The press release teases that “when icy roads lead to deadly consequences, Atwater questions just how deep the rot goes.” This episode promises to challenge Atwater’s moral compass and loyalty to the badge in a way we haven’t seen before.

Promotional images reveal intense scenes in the field, with Voight and Upton appearing tense, possibly conflicted about Atwater’s instincts in the case. Meanwhile, Ruzek and Torres are shown navigating high-stakes confrontations, further suggesting that this case will test not only their training, but their trust in one another.

With only a few episodes left in the season, “Black Ice” could mark a turning point — setting up emotional fallout and dangerous consequences that may carry into the finale. Fans should brace themselves for chilling reveals and heartbreak as the snow settles over the streets of Chicago.