Chicago PDlost one of its main love stories when Halstead and Upton left, and although the series attempted to replace them, the new relationship was over before it ever really began. The crime drama has been no stranger to torrid romances over the years. Burgess and Ruzek (who just gotmarried in theOne Chicagoshow) have been the most consistent couple, which isn’t saying much.
Romances come and go, and many fans were heartbroken to seeHalstead and Upton join theChicago PDexes clubwhenJesse Lee Soffer exited the series in season 10.Then, Tracy Spiridakos departed after the season 11 finale, killing any hope that Halstead and Upton would somehow reunite one day. So,Chicago PDhad to move on and try to find a couple to replace “Upstead.”
Chicago PDintroduced Sara Bues as Nina Chapman, the Head of Complex Prosecutions and an Assistant State Attorney, at the end of season 9.At first, the show portrayed Chapman as an adversary to Voightand the Intelligence Unit. She likes to follow the letter of the law, while we all know that’s not how Voight prefers to operate.
So, with Halstead and Upton gone, it was only a matter of time beforeChicago PDtried to replace the couple with a new one, and Voight and Chapman seemed like the perfect candidates for the job.
As time went on, though,Voight and Chapman became allies and confidants.Then, it seemed like their friendship was going to blossom into something more as sparks flew between them in season 12. So, with Halstead and Upton gone, it was only a matter of time beforeChicago PDtried to replace the couple with a new one, and Voight and Chapman seemed like the perfect candidates for the job.
The romantic tension between Voight and Chapman inChicago PDseason 12 was undeniable. It was clear that there was something between them, but given their circumstances and respective characters, it would be difficult for them to engage in a committed relationship. Consequently,a slow burn ensued, which was reminiscent of Halstead and Upton’s arc.
ThroughoutChicago PD’s run, Voight has never had a love interest. He’s a widower and is evidently content with his single life. However, Chapman came along andshook Voight’s world inChicago PDseason 12. She confessed that she had feelings for him, and he didn’t know what to do with himself. Unfortunately, like Halstead and Upton,Voight and Chapman’s story will likely end in heartbreak.
Chicago PD Season 12 Finale Makes It Difficult For Voight & Chapman To Be Together (Before They Could Even Become A Couple)
Voight & Chapman Likely Won’t Get Together Now
After Chapman told Voight that she had feelings for him, he chose to ignore the confession rather than confront it head-on. Even if he felt the same way, Voight is a glutton for punishment. It would be a miracle if he let himself be happy, andluckily for Voight, he all but ruined any chance he had to be with Chapmanduring theChicago PDseason 12 finale.
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Chapman tried to convince Voight not to fall back into his old ways in season 12, episode 22, but he wouldn’t listen to her. She believed in him, and then he went and killed Reid.Chapman was heartbroken after deducing what Voight had done,and it almost felt like theybroke up at the end of theChicago PDseason 12 finale.
Voight admitted to Chapman that he couldn’t be (and wasn’t) the man she wanted him to be,leaving her devastated atBurgess and Ruzek’s wedding. They’re essentially at a standstill. And it doesn’t feel like they can move on from this problem. Voight and Chapman were never really together, but the show still ended their relationship before it ever began.
Is There Still Hope For Chapman & Voight In Chicago PD Season 13?
The Odds Are Low
Sadly, all hope I had for Voight and Chapman to become a serious couple (and replace Halstead and Upton in the show) seems lost afterthe events ofChicago PDseason 12’s ending. She wants him to be someone he’s not, and he’s unwilling to change. Consequently,it’s unclear where Voight and Chapman go from here.However, we should never say never.
Chapman still feels like the perfect partner for Voight inChicago PD, despite what transpired between them in the season 12 finale. They might disagree on many things, but their chemistry remains palpable. They could still be Halstead and Upton’s successors.TheOne Chicagoseries would have to put in a lot of work to fix what it broke between Voight and Chapman,though.
Chicago PDreturns with season 13 in the fall of 2025. According toNBC Insider, new episodes will air on Wednesdays at 10 pm ET, followingChicago Medseason 11 at 8 pm ET andChicago Fireseason 14 at 9 pm ET.
Plus,Voight deserves love.Chapman does, too, of course. However, Voight has been around since the show’s beginning, and viewers have witnessed him being put through the wringer time and time again. Voight should get a happy ending, and that could start with him and Chapman making amends inChicago PDseason 13.
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Chicago P.D.: This police drama, set in Chicago’s District 21, follows the distinct units within the Chicago Police Department—uniformed officers addressing street crimes and an Intelligence Unit tackling major offenses such as organized crime and drug trafficking, capturing the dedication of those who serve and protect their community.
