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The popular NBC series Chicago P.D. wrapped up its eleventh season earlier this year on May 22, 2024. The final episode of season 11 witnessed the departure of one of the longest-running characters of the show when Tracy Spiridakos' character, Detective Hailey Anne Upton, bid farewell.
Hailey Anne Upton was introduced to the show in season 4 as a recurring character and eventually became a regular one from season 5 onwards. The 11th installment marked the final arc for the character when she decided that she needed a fresh start after many years at the Chicago P.D. Season 12 was announced following the conclusion of season 11.
Regarding the upcoming season, Hailey Upton has been replaced with the character of Kiana Cook, portrayed by Toya Turner. The news of Toya Turner becoming a regular on Chicago P.D. has been exclusively announced by TVLine. The introduction of Kiana Cook represents a new chapter for the series as they deal with the exit of important characters and the introduction of new faces and storylines.
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Who is Hailey Upton's replacement, Kiana Cook, on Chicago P.D.?
Tracey Spiridakos' Hailey Upton was one of the major characters in the series, along with her husband Detective Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer). However, Hailey Upton and her partner got divorced in the early part of season 11 and she went through major changes in her life eventually departing the series in the season finale.
She had an emotional departure after Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) referred to himself as her father. After a near-death experience involving the both of them, Hailey decided that she needed to leave the Chicago force and aim for a new beginning elsewhere.
Now, Hailey Upton has been replaced by Kiana Cook (Toya Turner). Toya Turner is not a stranger to the One Chicago Universe as she has earlier appeared in minor roles in both Chicago Fire and Chicago Med.
Toya Turner's role was originally named Yara Page, which has now been changed to Kiana Cook. This new character is an adrenaline-fuelled patrol officer who is steadfast in her duties and does not flinch in the face of adversity.
For the unversed, Toya Turner is a British American actress who has acted in various popular TV series such as Grey's Anatomy, The Mick, Easy, and Empire. She was most recently seen on the Netflix series titled Warrior Nun.
What is Chicago P.D. season 12 about?
The upcoming season marks a new beginning for the Chicago Police Department. Viewers can expect an array of new cases considering the series is a procedural. The addition of new characters to the team will also open up more avenues through which the team will solve its cases.
Kiana Cook is touted to become the new love interest for Kevin Atwater, played by LaRoyce Hawkins. Kevin has been without a love interest in the previous seasons, and the romantic angle can add a new dimension to the new installment.
Although the details about the forthcoming season have been strictly kept under wraps, there is limited information regarding the first episode. As per NBC, the first episode of season 12 is titled El Secreto de Lucía. As per the synopsis, the plot revolves around an orphaned flamenco dancer who returns to Chicago, which is followed by unforeseen consequences.
Stay tuned for season 12 of Chicago P.D. scheduled to be aired on NBC on September 24, 2024.
