The Chicago P.D. season 12 finale delivered some closure and mayhem. With Intelligence now appearing to have come out on top, the episode dropped some curves that had fans reclining in their seats, anticipating the next installment. As the unit was under fire, relationships were put to the test, and morality was pushed to its breaking point — the finale did not shy away from delivering tension. But it also did not wrap everything up neatly.
Voight's orchestration of what went down with Deputy Chief Reid was a big plot point. And while Reid's storyline is complete, the repercussions of Voight's actions are hardly over. Throw in some big department shake-ups, a surprise wedding, and emotional reckonings, and what you have is a finale that is packed with unresolved questions that aren't necessarily action-oriented, but are all about accountability.
Here are 5 unanswered questions from the Chicago P.D. Season 12 finale
1. Will Voight be accountable for the death of Reid in Chicago P.D.?
Voight did not fire the gun, but he orchestrated the entire operation that led to Deputy Chief Reid's death at the hands of Renny Otero. Even though the team is officially in operation once more, Voight's otherwise questionable ethics have been exposed.
Chapman admonishes him at the very end, leaving their alliance — and Voight's future — on shaky ground. The question now is whether Voight will be sanctioned or his methods once more swept under the rug.
2. What's next for Chapman and her intelligence role in Chicago P.D.?
Chapman's reaction to Voight's actions is the most tense moment in the finale. She is upset by his manipulation of Otero, and their final exchange suggests a deep break between them.
Will Chapman remain with Intelligence? Or is her faith in Voight broken beyond repair? Her next move could determine the unit's oversight and operational freedom in future episodes.
3. Is the intelligence unit really safe in Chicago P.D.?
With Reid gone, the threat to Intelligence is removed, and the unit is reinstated. But do not for a moment believe the future is secure. Reid was not the only high-ranking officer who wanted Voight and his unit eliminated.
If additional investigation is made into Voight's actions, the entire unit is once more in danger. That opens questions about how long they can continue to maintain their reinstated status.
4. How will Voight deal with his own moral downfall in Chicago P.D.?
The biggest question that hangs isn't of physical damage — it's of Voight's moral self-reflection. The season finale leaves us with a man who has started to ask himself if he knows who he is anymore. Chapman's last words force him to question if the man he has turned into is still deserving of the badge he carries.
This could mark the beginning of a more complete character arc, where Voight's destiny is determined not by outside threats, but by whether he can continue to live with himself.
5. Will the team hold together in Chicago P.D.?
Despite that, the season ends on a grand emotional high note — Burgess and Ruzek's wedding. But even amid celebration, there are signs of tension in the team.
Trust has been lost, specifically as team members learn more about Voight's off-book policies. Will the team remain intact, or are these cracks going to deepen in future episodes?
Chicago P.D. Season 12's finale does not have someone bleeding out or held in suspenseful basements. Rather, it leaves a tangled mess of emotional, moral, and institutional dilemmas.
Reid's death restored the official status to the unit, but at a cost at a personal level for Voight — and possibly the team as a whole. The true cliffhangers are subtle yet strong: Power, trust, and the price of justice.
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