Who's Who in the Windy City Wild West: A Chicago PD Cast Breakdown
Let's talk about Chicago P.D.. You know, that show where cops are tougher than a Chicago winter and the drama is as thick as deep-dish pizza. If you're wondering who these people are that manage to look good in a bulletproof vest, let's break it down.
The Old Guard: The Ones Who've Seen It All
We've got to start with the OG's. These are the people who've been around since the beginning, and they've seen more crime scenes than you've had hot dinners.
- Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight: The undisputed king of the Intelligence Unit. He's like a grizzly bear with a badge. Rough around the edges, but he’s got a heart of gold (or at least something resembling it).
- Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt: The backbone of the district. She's seen it all, done it all, and can probably solve a crime while making you a pot of coffee.
The New Blood: The Fresh Faces Keeping Things Interesting
These are the young guns who are trying to make a name for themselves while also trying to stay alive.
- Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek: He's got the looks of a model and the heart of a fighter. Just don't mess with his partner.
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater: The voice of reason in a unit full of chaos. He's also got some serious dance moves.
- Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess: This woman is a force to be reckoned with. She's tough, smart, and can probably bench press you.
The Departures: Where Did They Go?
Let's take a moment of silence for the fallen (or departed, at least). Some of our favorite characters have moved on, but we'll always remember them.
- Jesse Lee Soffer as Detective Jay Halstead: The golden boy who eventually found his way out of the Intelligence Unit.
- Tracy Spiridakos as Detective Hailey Upton: Voight's right-hand woman who brought a certain fire to the team.
How to... Chicago P.D. Edition
So, you want to know more about the show? Here are some quick tips:
- How to survive a Chicago winter like a P.D. officer: Layers, lots of layers. And coffee. Lots of coffee.
- How to look cool in a bulletproof vest: Practice your serious face in the mirror. And maybe invest in some nicer jeans.
- How to handle intense interrogation scenes: Just remember, you're tougher than they are. Or at least pretend to be.
- How to balance a high-stress job with a personal life: Therapy. Lots of therapy.
- How to order deep-dish pizza: You don't. You just eat it.
There you have it, a crash course in the Chicago P.D. cast. Now go forth and binge-watch!
