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Voight Accepts Burgess-Ruzek Romance, Prioritizes Team Dynamics
8 Oct
Summary
- Sergeant Voight supports Burgess and Ruzek's relationship, but sees it as a potential problem
- Voight must carefully delegate responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest
- Burgess and Ruzek's marital status will affect the Intelligence Team this season
As of October 8th, 2025, Sergeant Hank Voight of the Chicago P.D. has made an exception to his stance against interoffice romances, accepting the relationship between detectives Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek. However, Voight acknowledges that this presents a potential problem for the Intelligence Team.
Voight, played by actor Jason Beghe, explains that while he supports Burgess and Ruzek and considers them family, their marital status will require him to carefully delegate responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest. The sergeant notes that having to factor in the couple's relationship when assigning cases won't be easy this season, as it "can lead to bad decisions and mistakes."
Despite these challenges, Voight is committed to protecting Burgess and Ruzek, stating he would give his "last drop of blood" to keep them safe. The couple, played by Marina Squerciati and Patrick Flueger, recently tied the knot after a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship.
According to Chicago P.D. showrunner Gwen Sigan, the new season will explore how Burgess and Ruzek's newfound stability at home will affect their work dynamic. The writer's room is excited to delve into the married couple's storylines and the "different dynamic" the unit will face moving forward.
