Chicago P.D. fans get ready because things are about to get even more intense in the Windy City! A new face has arrived at the precinct and he is already causing some major friction with our favorite Sergeant Hank Voight. We are talking about Deputy Chief Charlie Reid played by the talented Shawn Hatosy . If you thought Voight had seen it all think again. Reid is here to shake things up and challenge Voight in ways we have not seen before.
Deputy Chief Reid Enters the Scene: Not Just Another Boss but a Real Threat to Voight's Way of Doing Things
Deputy Chief Reid is not just some paper-pushing boss. He is smart he is observant and he has got his own way of handling things which might clash big time with Voight's signature methods. Actor Shawn Hatosy himself hinted that Reid and Voight are "both looking over their shoulder". This is not going to be a friendly partnership. It is more like a chess game with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
In a recent episode Reid introduces a "Violence Reduction Initiative" and gets Intelligence involved. Sounds good right? But Voight quickly starts questioning Reid's real motives. Hatosy explained that Reid's initiative "sort of tests the relationship" between him and Voight. Voight realizes Reid is the type of guy who is willing to bend or even break the rules to get what he wants even if it means using questionable tactics.
Reid obtaining a search warrant in a way that seems shady raises red flags for Voight. This makes Voight start digging into Reid’s background wanting to figure out just who this new chief really is. Voight discovers Reid might have connections to some shady characters himself hinting that Reid might be playing a dangerous game.
"We Are Exactly the Same": Reid Throws Down the Gauntlet and Voight Prepares for War
The tension between these two really comes to a head when Reid tells Voight "You and me we are exactly the same." That line is a punch to the gut for Voight. Voight prides himself on operating outside the lines but always for what he believes is the greater good. Reid suggesting they are alike probably hits a nerve and makes Voight realize just how dangerous Reid could be.
Voight is not one to back down from a fight. He goes straight to his attorney friend vowing to take Reid down. Even though Reid knows Voight and his team are not exactly angels – remember Torres and the criminal informant? – Voight is ready to fight back his way. Hatosy teased that this conflict "can’t end nicely. It has to go somewhere and it has to blow up." He even hints that this showdown could have lasting consequences for the characters involved and change them forever. Could Reid be the one who does not make it out of this battle? Or will Voight manage to regain control?
Delving into Reid's Past: A Personal Tragedy Fuels His Unconventional Methods
As the season progresses we start to understand more about what makes Deputy Chief Reid tick. We learn about Reid's backstory and a personal tragedy that shaped his views on law enforcement. Hatosy revealed that Reid's mother was killed in a botched bank robbery. This devastating event is what pushed Reid to become a cop in the first place. It gives context to his drive and perhaps explains why he is willing to operate in a morally grey area.
Hatosy suggests that Reid might believe "when we’re facing a world that’s that dark does it really matter how we get a warrant you know what I mean? We’re going to get the warrant we’re going to get the bad guy. Who cares how we get it?" This shows Reid believes the ends justify the means even if it means crossing some ethical boundaries. He sees the world in stark terms of good versus evil and is focused on results perhaps at any cost.
Testing Boundaries and Expecting Retaliation: Reid and Voight's Explosive Dynamic to Watch
Reid is not naive. He understands exactly who Voight is and what he is capable of. Hatosy mentioned that Reid has "read every report" on Voight and "knows that Voight has a history similar to Reid’s." He knows Voight is not someone to be trifled with yet Reid is still willing to go head-to-head with him. This suggests a certain level of confidence or perhaps even recklessness in Reid's character.
Hatosy also pointed out that Reid "expects Voight to do what he needs." He is testing Voight's boundaries seeing how far he can push him. Reid is not intimidated by Voight's reputation. In fact he seems to relish the challenge. He even jokes about being Voight's boss on set to Jason Beghe to create more tension between them on screen. He enjoys playing this power dynamic and making the audience dislike his character more and more. This clash between Reid and Voight is shaping up to be a central conflict in Chicago P.D. and fans are on the edge of their seats to see how it will all unfold.
Key Things to Know About Deputy Chief Reid and His Impact on Chicago P.D.
- Challenging Voight: Reid is not afraid to go up against Voight and his methods creating a tense power struggle.
- Morally Grey: Reid believes in achieving results even if it means bending or breaking the rules.
- Tragic Backstory: His mother's death in a bank robbery fuels his dedication and possibly his ruthlessness.
- Calculated and Intelligent: Reid has studied Voight and knows what to expect making him a formidable opponent.
- Testing Boundaries: Reid seems to be intentionally pushing Voight to see how far he will go and assert his own authority.
- Explosive Conflict: The Reid-Voight dynamic is set to escalate and "blow up" with potentially major consequences for both characters and the Intelligence Unit.