After more than a decade of leading the Intelligence Unit with grit, rage, and an unforgettable growl, Chicago P.D. star Jason Beghe has officially confirmed what fans feared most — he’s leaving the show after its upcoming final season. In an emotional statement that has shaken the entire One Chicago fandom, Beghe admitted that saying goodbye to Hank Voight “feels like losing a piece of myself.”
The news dropped like a bomb across social media late last night. For years, rumors have swirled about Beghe’s potential departure, but the actor had remained quiet — until now. Speaking candidly, he revealed that his decision didn’t come easily. “This show has been my life,” Beghe said. “But I always believed in leaving when the story has something real to say. Voight’s journey deserves an ending that’s honest — and maybe a little painful.”
Fans are already spiraling, wondering what this means for the show’s final stretch. Chicago P.D. without Voight almost feels impossible — his character isn’t just the backbone of Intelligence, he is the show’s moral chaos. The man who bends every rule, blurs every line, and carries every ghost on his shoulders. His exit isn’t just another cast change; it’s the end of an era.
Insiders say the writers have been crafting Voight’s final arc for months, describing it as “dark, redemptive, and brutally human.” The upcoming episodes are expected to dive deep into his psyche, confronting the weight of his past decisions — from the cover-ups to the losses he’s endured. One source hinted that “Voight won’t go quietly. His ending will shock everyone — but it’ll feel right.”
Fans are already speculating: Will Voight die in the line of duty? Will he finally walk away from the badge? Or will he fall victim to the same justice system he’s spent his life manipulating? The trailer for the final season offers a chilling clue — a brief shot of Voight standing alone under the El tracks, sirens blaring in the distance, his voiceover saying: “If this is how it ends… I’ll take it.”
That one line has fueled a storm of theories. Some believe he’ll take the fall for a member of his team. Others think he’ll disappear — perhaps taking justice into his own hands one last time before vanishing into the city he’s both protected and haunted.
What makes this goodbye even more emotional is the bond between Beghe and his co-stars. Marina Squerciati (Burgess) posted a heartfelt message shortly after the announcement: “I don’t know what P.D. looks like without him. He’s our leader, on-screen and off.” LaRoyce Hawkins (Atwater) echoed the sentiment, calling Beghe “the soul of this family.
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Behind the scenes, sources say the mood on set has been “bittersweet but full of respect.” Beghe reportedly gave an impromptu speech during his final week of filming, thanking the crew and saying, “Voight isn’t just me — he’s all of us who’ve ever tried to do the right thing the wrong way.”
It’s a powerful reflection that perfectly sums up why fans have loved him for over a decade. Voight wasn’t a hero. He wasn’t a villain. He was both — and that’s what made him unforgettable.
NBC has yet to confirm whether the series will officially end after this season, but Beghe’s departure seems to signal that the Chicago P.D. story is reaching its final chapter. And if this really is the end, viewers can expect a farewell worthy of one of TV’s most complex and iconic detectives.
🔥 “He’s not just walking away from the badge,” one insider teased. “He’s walking straight into legend.” 🔥
