Hank Voight's Progeny: A Headcount of the Not-So-Mini Voights (and Other Shady Relations)
Let's face it, folks, in the world of Chicago P.D., Sergeant Hank Voight is a walking, talking enigma. He's as morally ambiguous as a politician's campaign promises, and his family life? Well, that's a whole other story. So, the question on everyone's mind (besides how Voight manages to keep his hair that perfectly silver) is this: how many sons does this complex character have?
Hold onto your doughnuts, because we're about to dive into Voight's brood (or lack thereof).
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The Prodigal Son (Who Wasn't So Prodigal After All): We meet Justin Voight, Hank's biological offspring, early on in the series. Justin's about as smooth a criminal as a baby with a rattle, managing to land himself in hot water (and almost paralyze a kid) with a drunk driving incident. Unfortunately, Justin's story takes a tragic turn, leaving Hank haunted by his past mistakes. R.I.P. Justin, you were about as likely to follow in your dad's footsteps as a Kardashian is to avoid a selfie.
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The Adopted Son (Who Voight Probably Wouldn't Admit To Having): Okay, so this one's a bit less biological and more "tough love under the guise of police work." Jay Halstead practically grew up under Voight's wing. Halstead's a good cop, by the book for the most part (unlike a certain sergeant we know), but there's no denying the undeniable Voight influence. Let's just say, Halstead better watch his back – one minute you're busting criminals, the next you're bending the rules Voight-style.
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The "Family" You Choose (Because Biology Can Be a Drag): Voight's entire Intelligence Unit operates like a dysfunctional family. There's Upton, the tough-as-nails detective who can probably out-Voight Voight on a bad day. There's Burgess, the ever-moral center trying to keep everyone sane. And then there's the rest of the crew, all functioning under Voight's, ahem, unique brand of leadership. Blood may be thicker than water, but in Chicago P.D., loyalty to the badge (and Voight) runs deep.
So, there you have it. The answer, depending on how you define "son," is either zero (biologically speaking) or a whole squad car full. One thing's for sure: being part of Voight's family is no picnic in the park. Just ask Halstead about the time he… well, you know, we wouldn't want to spoil any future seasons!
