Why hasn’t Kim Burgess returned?

Chicago PD. is back for its twelfth season. The drama series returns to showcase the courage of the intelligence unit fighting the city’s powerful criminals. While the second episode of last season was full of action-packed drama, viewers were concerned about the absence of Marina Squerciati’s Kim Burgess. Where was Kim Burgess on Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 2 and when will she return?

Here’s everything you need to know about the character’s absence and comeback from the series.

Where was Kim Burgess on Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 2?

In Episode 2, Burgess calls her fiancé Adam Ruzek while she is at a police conference.

Viewers have been curious about Burgess’ absence since the Season 12 premiere. This even led to speculation that Squercati’s character was coming to an end or that the actress was leaving the series. However, the makers explained Burgess’ absence in the first episode with Ruzek’s phone call with his lover. She was at a conference and revealed to Ruzek that she was deeply disturbed about a case she was working on. While Burgess wanted to come back as soon as possible, she revealed that Detective Emily Martel had motivated her to stay behind because the program could lead to her promotion in the department.

Additionally, viewers will get another look at Kim Burgess in the second episode of season 12. She calls Ruzek again, who is in the middle of the hunt for Martel’s murderer. However, he refuses to break the tragic news of Martel’s death to Burgess, given their longstanding friendship.

After a brief mention in the first two episodes of Chicago PD Season 12, Burgess will finally make a comeback in the third episode. The officer will be back on duty and will join the intelligence unit to solve cases together.

Additionally, viewers are in for a treat this season with Burgess and Ruzek’s wedding, showrunner Gwen Sigan confirmed to TV Insider.

Viewers can follow these developments by watching Chicago PD Season 12 episodes on NBC and Peacock.

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