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Chicago P.D. season 12 premiered on NBC on September 25, 2024. Created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, the American police procedural drama is part of the larger Chicago franchise, which includes Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago Justice.
The series follows the officers and detectives of the 21st District of Illinois, Chicago, focusing primarily on the Intelligence Unit. Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) is a patrol officer with the 21st District and a central character in Chicago P.D. season 12. After 13 years as an officer, Burgess finally gets the chance to take the detective's exam and get a promotion in season 12, episode 6, titled Pawns.
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In Chicago P.D. season 12, Elizabeth Rodriguez plays Detective Suarez, the supervising investigator of Kim Burgess. She is tasked with shadowing Burgess and assessing whether she is fit to become a detective.
Chicago P.D. debuted on NBC on January 8, 2014. Over its 12 seasons, it has developed a strong fan following, with a current 8.1 IMDb rating. The series often features crossover episodes with other shows in the One Chicago franchise, intertwining the lives of Chicago’s first responders.
What is Elizabeth Rodriguez's role in Chicago P.D. season 12?
In the latest episode of Chicago P.D. season 12, Elizabeth Rodriguez guest-starred as Detective Suarez. She is assigned by Deputy Chief Reid to monitor Kim Burgess and assess her skills as a part of her detective evaluation.
They are assigned a case, and Burgess faces several dilemmas in taking action as a detective. Suarez, who is constantly pushed by Reid to solve the case, pushes Burgess in turn while being critical of Burgess' decisions. Eventually, Suarez decides to separate from Burgess, leaving her alone to deal with the criminal.
Burgess ultimately survives and is promoted to detective by the end of episode 6. However, the promotion comes with a catch that she cannot figure out at the moment. Voight warns her that nothing ever comes for free, hinting that she might owe Reid a favor now. The episode titled Pawns could be an indication of the same.
More about Elizabeth Rodriguez
Elizabeth Rodriguez is an accomplished actress known for her work across television, film, and theater. She is most recognized for her role as Aleida Diaz in Orange Is the New Black. Additionally, she starred as Liza Ortiz in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead.
Her notable film credits include Miami Vice, Fresh, Dead Presidents, and I Think I Do. She has won several accolades for her performances, including an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Theatre World Award, and a Tony Award nomination.
What's next for the crew of Chicago P.D.?
Episode 7 of Chicago P.D. season 12 will be released on November 13. In the promo for the next episode, viewers can see a callback to a storyline from season 11, featuring Torres and Gloria Perez.
The synopsis of the episode, titled Contrition, reads:
"Torres is haunted by his previous transgressions as Cook takes on a tense undercover assignment."
The promo also hints at Burgess and Torres tackling the case together, with both of their careers on the line. Fans are looking forward to Burgess' character arc as a newly promoted detective. Stay tuned to find out whether the crew is able to close the lid on this complex case once and for all.
Catch new episodes of Chicago P.D. season 12 on NBC and Peacock.
