As Chicago P.D. prepares for its 13th season, some fans and critics argue that the series missed a major opportunity for reinvention—by not allowing Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) to lose authority to Chapman’s Reid (portrayed by Sara Bues).
Following years of intense leadership, personal demons, and controversial methods, Voight remains the unshaken center of the Intelligence Unit. However, with storylines increasingly circling familiar ground, Season 13 needed a compelling internal power shift. A true loss to Deputy Superintendent Chapman’s protégé, Reid, could have opened a new era of internal tension and growth—not just for Voight, but for the entire unit.
Chapman and Reid were introduced as strategic players from within the department, positioned to challenge Voight’s old-school approach. Many believed that installing Reid into a leadership or oversight role—either temporarily or under Chapman’s recommendation—would test Voight’s control and introduce a new moral compass to the team.
Instead, Voight retained his position largely unchallenged, and the potential clash between his instincts and Reid’s more polished, policy-driven methods fizzled out. It was a missed opportunity to evolve both character and narrative stakes in meaningful ways.
While Season 13 will continue to spotlight the return of familiar characters like Atwater, Burgess, and Ruzek, it could have benefited from a shift in command structure—forcing the squad to adapt under new leadership while exploring the consequences of Voight’s legacy.
Fans hoping for high-stakes change are left wondering: What could have been if Chicago P.D. truly shook the foundation of its leadership?
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