Marina Squerciati Hopes Future Seasons of ‘Chicago P.D.’ Fix This Heartbreaking Kim Burgess Oversight

After more than a decade of heartbreak, heroism, and high-stakes cases, Chicago P.D. fans have formed a deep bond with Kim Burgess — and so has the woman who plays her. Actress Marina Squerciati is now voicing what many fans have felt for years: Burgess deserves better.

In a recent interview, Squerciati opened up about what she hopes future seasons will finally address — and it’s something personal. Despite Burgess surviving trauma, kidnappings, and a near-fatal shooting, her emotional recovery and long-term healing have often been sidelined by the show’s action-driven narrative. “We’ve seen Kim go through so much,” Marina shared. “But where’s the closure? Where’s the lasting support?”

What stings most for fans — and Marina — is the way Burgess’s most pivotal experiences have been brushed past without the depth or follow-up they deserve. From her miscarriage to her harrowing abduction, the character has endured unimaginable pain. Yet, the show rarely allows time to process those events in a way that feels real or satisfying.

“I think Kim has so much heart and resilience,” Marina said. “I just want to see her finally given the care — from the writers — that she gives to everyone else.”

Season 11 gave glimmers of hope with Burgess’s relationship development and her professional growth in Intelligence. But Squerciati wants more — and fans agree. Social media is already buzzing:

“Give Kim a storyline that’s hers, not just reactive to trauma!”
“We need healing, not just survival.”

As Chicago P.D. heads toward Season 12 and beyond, one thing is clear: Marina isn’t asking for pity — she’s demanding justice for Burgess. And if the writers are listening, it’s time they deliver.