For years, Chicago P.D. fans have been whispering about one thing — the possible comeback of Alvin Olinsky. The gruff, sharp-witted detective, played by Elias Koteas, was more than just Hank Voight’s right-hand man; he was the moral anchor in a unit that often danced on the edge of the law. His tragic exit in Season 5 left a wound in the Intelligence Unit that never really healed, and ever since, speculation about his return has refused to die down.
The chatter isn’t just from fans. Over the past year, cast members, producers, and even NBC’s official socials have dropped the occasional vague tease — just enough to keep hope alive. Recently, some long-time crew members hinted in interviews that “doors are never completely closed in One Chicago,” sparking a new wave of theories that Season 13 could finally deliver the impossible.
The timing feels perfect. With rumors swirling about big cast shake-ups and Voight facing what’s being described as “one of his most personal cases yet,” the emotional impact of seeing Olinsky back in action would be huge. Whether it’s through flashbacks, hidden backstory, or even a storyline revealing he survived his supposed death, the narrative possibilities are endless.
But here’s the twist that makes fans hold their breath: if Olinsky does return, it wouldn’t just be a reunion — it could change the dynamic of the entire unit. His relationship with Voight was built on loyalty, shared secrets, and a willingness to go further than the badge allows. Bringing him back could mean reopening old wounds, re-igniting unfinished vendettas, and putting the Intelligence Unit in the crosshairs of dangerous enemies.
NBC hasn’t confirmed anything, and as always, the showrunners are playing coy. Yet the growing volume of fan campaigns, petitions, and online theories is impossible to ignore. If Chicago P.D. really wants to make Season 13 unforgettable, giving Alvin Olinsky one last ride might just be the way to do it.
Because in the One Chicago universe, one thing is certain: no one is ever truly gone.
