Twelve years. That is how long we’ve been watching the slow-burn, often infuriating, and occasionally heartbreaking saga of Adam and Kim on Chicago P.D. If you’re a fan of the show, you know that "Burzek" isn't just a ship name; it’s a lifestyle. We have survived the broken engagements of the early seasons, the trauma of the Season 7 miscarriage, and the long, platonic-ish era of co-parenting their daughter, Makayla.
But as we hit the middle of 2026, the conversation around Adam and Kim Chicago PD has shifted from "Will they?" to "Did that really just happen?"
The Wedding We (Sorta) Saw
Honestly, the Season 12 finale, titled "Vows," was a bit of a gut punch for the wrong reasons. After a decade of buildup, fans expected a full-blown One Chicago extravaganza. We wanted the "corn and cheese," as Patrick John Flueger once called it. Instead, the showrunners gave us a wedding that felt more like a footnote to Hank Voight’s ongoing drama with Deputy Chief Reid.
The actual ceremony? It lasted about sixty seconds.
Basically, if you blinked or went to grab a snack, you missed the biggest milestone in the show's history. We saw Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) walking down the aisle in a stunning church setting. We saw Makayla as the officiant—which was undeniably adorable—and Adam looking like he’d won the lottery. But the vows? They weren't even shot. Executive producer Gwen Sigan confirmed that they purposefully chose not to write or film the vows to keep the "tone" of the episode focused on the high stakes of the Intelligence Unit's investigation.
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It was a bold move. Some might say too bold.
Why Burzek Still Matters in 2026
Despite the frustration over the lack of screen time for the actual nuptials, the union of Adam and Kim Chicago PD represents something rare in police procedurals: actual, earned growth.
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- Season 2 Adam: A guy who proposed in a locker room because he was caught up in the heat of the moment, only to get cold feet when things got real.
- Season 12 Adam: A man who stood by Kim through her PTSD, helped her raise a child that wasn't biologically his, and proved he was "all in" before the ring ever came back out.
The transition from "will-they-won't-they" to an established married couple is a massive shift for the show’s DNA. For years, their drama was the emotional engine of the series. Now, they are the "bedrock." As we move into Season 13, the writers are facing a new challenge. How do you keep a couple interesting when they’re actually happy?
The "Detective Burgess" Factor
It’s not just their marital status that’s changed. Kim finally making Detective in Season 12 added a new layer of complexity to their work-life balance. Marina Squerciati has joked in interviews about how much Patrick (Adam) enjoys being "bossed around" by Kim’s new rank, but on a serious note, it changes the power dynamic in the field.
They are no longer just two officers leaning on each other. They are a professional unit within an elite unit.
What’s Next for the Burzek Family?
Now that they are officially the "married couple" of the precinct—a spot vacated years ago by the messy exit of Halstead and Upton—the stakes are higher. Life in Intelligence is never safe. We’ve seen them both nearly die (too many times to count, honestly).
The real question for the upcoming episodes is how they handle the "fallout" of being stable. Showrunners have teased that their home life will be a "cocoon of happiness," but that usually means the writers are about to throw a massive wrench into their professional lives.
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What you can do now to stay ahead of the Burzek curve:
- Watch the Season 12 finale "Vows" again: Look past the Voight scenes and focus on the background details of the wedding—the guests (like Trudy Platt’s reaction) and the butterfly dress Makayla wore.
- Track the Season 13 Premiere: Early reports suggest the first few episodes of the new season will focus on the "honeymoon phase" before a new investigation tests their ability to keep work and home separate.
- Follow the Cast’s Socials: Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger have a real-life chemistry that often translates into behind-the-scenes "Burzek" content that never makes it to the screen.
The "will-they-won't-they" era is officially dead. Long live the era of the Burzek power couple.