CHICAGO P.D. SEASON 13 FINALE EXCLUSIVE: THE BLOODSTAINED TRUTH
BLOODY BETRAYAL? Marina Squerciati Breaks the Internet with Gory Behind-the-Scenes Leak—Is This the End for Kim Burgess?
After 13 years of dodging bullets, the Season 13 finale “Born or Made” suggests Burgess might not make it home tonight. Fans are screaming “NO!” as a leaked photo shows the Intelligence star covered in blood!

CHICAGO, IL — The Windy City is bracing for its most devastating storm yet, and it’s not the weather. Tonight, May 13, 2026, Chicago P.D. concludes its 13th season with an episode titled “Born or Made,” and the stakes have never been more lethal.
A shocking image surfaced on the r/ChicagoPD subreddit today, originally shared by Marina Squerciati herself, showing her sitting in a squad car with a hand drenched in deep, crimson blood. While she’s smiling in the photo, fans know all too well that in the world of Dick Wolf, a smile on set usually means a tragedy on screen.
The “Kim Burgess” Death Watch
The Intelligence Unit is currently hunting a high-stakes suspect, but the real hunt is for answers regarding Burgess’s survival.
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The Bloody Clue: In the leaked BTS shot, Burgess is seen holding a radio with a hand covered in what looks like life-threatening amounts of blood. Is it hers? Or is she desperately trying to save Ruzek?
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The “Exit” Rumors: Rumors have been swirling for months that a “legacy character” is leaving the show. After the emotional roller coaster of the “Burzek” wedding last season, killing off Kim now would be the ultimate gut-punch to the fandom.
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The Imani Factor: Newcomer Imani is facing her own demons tonight, but sources say her “past ghosts” might lead the team into a deadly trap that catches Burgess in the crossfire.
Why Fans Are Outraged
The “Burzek” shippers are already in a frenzy. After waiting 12 years for a wedding, the Season 12 finale was criticized for being “too rushed” and lacking the grand vows fans deserved. If the writers are planning to tear this couple apart just one year into their marriage, social media is predicted to go into a total meltdown.
Season 14: The Silver Lining?
Despite the looming tragedy, there is a glimmer of hope. NBC has officially renewed Chicago P.D. for Season 14, set to return in late 2026. But the question remains: Who will be left to answer the call?
The “Windy City Wednesday” tradition continues, but tonight, the wind might just blow the Intelligence Unit apart forever.

BEHIND THE SCANDAL: WHAT THE PRODUCERS AREN’T TELLING YOU
Is Marina Squerciati actually leaving to pursue other projects, or is this the world’s most brilliant PR stunt to boost finale ratings?
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Inside sources suggest that contract negotiations for several veteran cast members were “tense” leading up to this finale.
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The “Burgess Disappearance” earlier this season (Episode 20) was a trial run to see how fans would react to her absence. The verdict? Fan fury.
Will Voight’s “daughter” survive the night, or is the 21st District losing its heart?