Chicago PD is shedding one other solid member in season 13 — Patrick John Flueger. Flueger has starred as Adam Ruzek because the NBC police procedural’s pilot episode, making him one in every of 5 unique stars left within the collection. Along with Flueger, Jason Beghe as Hank Voight, Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess, and LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater have been round because the begin.
Sadly, the variety of unique Chicago PD cast members will dwindle to a few in season 13 with Flueger’s scheduled departure. Nonetheless, the excellent news is that there’s a gentle on the finish of the tunnel. Simply because Flueger’s Ruzek is ready to go away the One Chicago TV present, that does not imply he will likely be gone without end from this fictional universe.
Patrick John Flueger Is Taking A Depart Of Absence From Chicago PD
The Authentic Solid Member Will Exit The NBC Present Quickly
In line with a report from Deadline, Flueger is taking a go away of absence from Chicago PD in season 13, that means he’s anticipated to return sooner or later later within the season. As for why he is exiting briefly, Flueger is stepping again from the collection to take care of a private matter. It has not been specified what that non-public concern entails, although.
The report claims that the actor has been going by way of a troublesome time as of late, leading to his departure. As such, the viewers can count on Ruzek to be absent in a handful of upcoming Chicago PD episodes. Nevertheless it stays unsure when Flueger’s ultimate episode earlier than his break will likely be.
Since NBC simply introduced his go away of absence, Flueger would possibly nonetheless seem in a number of extra season 13 episodes. Solely time will inform when the Chicago PD star will make his abrupt exit. Till then, followers can cherish the previous few moments with Ruzek earlier than Flueger says goodbye (for now).
How Chicago PD Season 13 Might Write Out Ruzek
It is Unclear Why Ruzek Will Be Lacking
Deadline‘s unique report would not include any particulars regarding how Chicago PD season 13 will write Flueger’s character out of the collection in the meanwhile. Nonetheless, it does reveal that the writers are scrambling to transform future scripts to consider Ruzek’s absence. The actor’s go away of absence was sudden, which is why the writers are dashing to switch the scripts for upcoming episodes.
As talked about above, it is unknown which episode would be the first to be lacking Ruzek, making it tough to foretell the reasoning behind his absence. Primarily based on all the pieces that has occurred in season 13 (and earlier than that), although, maybe Ruzek will go away to care for his father. As some will recall, Ruzek’s dad has Alzheimer’s and is presently residing in a nursing dwelling.
Ruzek would possibly take a break from Intelligence to spend time together with his father, particularly if his situation worsens. Or Ruzek and Burgess’ dialogue in Chicago PD season 13, episode 3, about transferring might play a job in his departure. For individuals who won’t keep in mind, Burgess needs Makayla to attend a special college, which is about an hour away from their Canaryville dwelling.
Ruzek might take a while off to discover his household’s choices and ponder what’s finest for Makayla and her future. Or, Chicago PD can take the easy route and have Ruzek go away the town to finish some coaching or attend a seminar. Regardless of the case, One Chicago is losing an original cast member, and nearly all the pieces is up within the air.
Will Flueger Return To Chicago PD?
Nothing Suggests That Flueger’s Absence Will Be Everlasting
This is not the primary time a One Chicago actor has taken a leave of absence from their respective present, and it in all probability will not be the final. Previously, most stars who’ve briefly departed the One Chicago universe have returned. For instance, Taylor Kinney ultimately reprised his function as Kelly Severide in Chicago Fireplace season 12 after a 10-month go away.
So, because the report claims that Flueger is predicted to return as Ruzek later in Chicago PD season 13, it stands to purpose that he’ll, the truth is, come again. As for a way lengthy that may take, anybody’s guess is nearly as good as ours. Flueger may very well be gone for under a handful of episodes and return earlier than the midseason finale in late 2025.
Or the Chicago PD actor won’t reunite together with his costars till the season 13 finale within the spring of 2026. All the things is unknown, as of the writing of this text. All that’s sure is that Flueger will likely be lacking from a handful of episodes of the One Chicago TV show’s thirteenth season and is scheduled to return earlier than it ends.
Till then, followers can relaxation assured that Ruzek’s absence is not everlasting. Except one thing occurs between now and the top of season 13, Flueger will ultimately reprise his function because the beloved character. And the hope is that Ruzek’s departure will not intervene an excessive amount of with what the writers had deliberate for Chicago PD season 13.
New episodes of Chicago PD season 13 air on Wednesdays at 10 pm ET on NBC, following Chicago Med season 11 at 8 pm ET and Chicago Fireplace season 14 at 9 pm ET.
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January 8, 2014
- Showrunner
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Derek Haas
- Administrators
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Nick Gomez, Eriq La Salle, Carl Seaton, Fred Berner, Vincent Misiano, Bethany Rooney, Rohn Schmidt, Sanford Bookstaver, John Hyams, Nicole Rubio, Terry Miller, Takashi Doscher, Brenna Malloy, Lisa Robinson, Marc Roskin, Charles S. Carroll, David Rodriguez, Holly Dale, John Polson, Lin Oeding, Mykelti Williamson, Paul McCrane, Alik Sakharov, Charlotte Brändström
- Writers
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Craig Gore, Tim Walsh, Timothy J. Sexton, Mike Weiss, Mo Masi, Tiller Russell, Eduardo Javier Canto, Jamie Pachino, Mike Batistick, Cole Maliska, John Dove, Tiffany Bratcher, David Hoselton, Maisha Closson, Kim Rome, Katherine Visconti, Daniel Arkin, Todd Robinson, David Rambo, Denitria Harris-Lawrence, Mick Betancourt, Bryan Gracia
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Marina Squerciati
Kim Burgess
Supply: Deadline
