The shocking death of Reid in Chicago P.D. didn’t just end a brutal power struggle—it may have set the stage for the most explosive character transformation fans have been waiting years to see.
As Season 13 unfolds, a chilling theory is gaining traction: Reid’s downfall could finally force Hank Voight to confront who he really is… and what he’s become.
The Killing That Changed Everything
In the explosive Season 12 finale, Voight crossed a line many believed he had been trying to leave behind. Faced with a corrupt and dangerous Deputy Chief, Voight made a calculated decision—he revealed Reid’s location to a vengeful enemy, effectively orchestrating his death.
It wasn’t just another off-the-books move. It was a full return to the ruthless tactics that once defined him.
And Reid’s final words cut deep: he told Voight that he was “worse” than him—an accusation that now lingers over Season 13 like a shadow.
A Mirror Too Dark to Ignore
From the beginning, Reid was never just another villain. Showrunner Gwen Sigan described him as a “funhouse mirror” of Voight—a reflection designed to test whether the longtime sergeant had truly changed.
That’s what makes his death so significant.
Reid didn’t just challenge Voight externally—he exposed the truth internally. Every decision, every shortcut, every moral compromise suddenly came back into focus.
And in the end, Voight didn’t prove he was different.
He proved Reid right.
Season 13: Redemption or Ruin?
Season 13 picks up in the aftermath of that devastating choice—and the consequences are immediate. The Intelligence Unit is fractured, trust is broken, and Voight is left trying to hold everything together while facing the weight of what he’s done.
But this is where the theory gets interesting.
Fans believe Reid’s death isn’t the end of his story—it’s the beginning of Voight’s reckoning.
For over a decade, Voight has operated in moral gray areas, often justifying his actions in the name of justice. But now, for the first time, those choices have cost him more than just enemies—they’ve cost him himself.
The Redemption Fans Have Been Waiting For
The idea of Voight’s redemption isn’t new—but it has never felt this urgent.
To truly change, he may finally have to do something he’s avoided his entire career: face consequences without bending the rules to escape them.
That could mean:
- Letting the system judge him instead of manipulating it
- Rebuilding trust with his team from the ground up
- And most importantly, choosing justice over control
Because if Reid represented who Voight used to be… his death might be the moment that decides who Voight becomes next.
One Death, One Final Chance
In a show built on blurred lines between right and wrong, Reid’s death stands as a brutal turning point.
It wasn’t justice. It wasn’t clean. And it certainly wasn’t heroic.
But it might be necessary.
Because sometimes, it takes becoming the villain… to realize you can’t stay one forever.