Marina Squerciati’s Tearful Farewell Sparks Questions — Has Kim Burgess Really Left Chicago P.D. for Good?

It’s the goodbye no Chicago P.D. fan was ready for — but is it really the end?

Marina Squerciati, who has portrayed Officer Kim Burgess since Season 1, shared an emotional message with fans this week that has the One Chicago universe on edge. In a heartfelt post, she thanked cast, crew, and viewers for “over a decade of grit, growth, and love,” leaving many wondering if she’s truly closing the book on Burgess.

“I’ve poured so much of myself into Kim,” Squerciati wrote. “She’s brave, flawed, and full of fight — and saying goodbye to her, even if just for now, hurts more than I thought it would.”

The message, paired with a behind-the-scenes photo of Marina hugging her co-stars, immediately sparked speculation. While NBC has yet to officially confirm her departure, multiple insiders say her future with the show is “open-ended” — and her final scenes were written to leave the door open.

Season 13 of Chicago P.D. is already shaping up to be one of change, with new recruits and major cast shakeups. If Burgess is gone, she leaves behind a legacy of resilience — and a massive hole in the Intelligence Unit.

Still, fans are holding onto hope. As one commented, “Kim Burgess has survived everything — maybe she’ll survive this exit too.”