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Chicago P.D.‘s Kevin Atwater has been unlucky in love thus far, but that may soon change.
The Intelligence detective’s only romantic storyline in the series occurred in the Season 6 episode “Black and Blue,” in which he encountered a wholly likable woman named Laila (Milauna Jemai Jackson). Despite a palpable chemistry, their love affair was cut short after her deal with the District Attorney fell through and she was sentenced to prison for murder.
P.D. showrunner Rich Eid confirms to TVLine that Atwater will, indeed, have a girlfriend in Season 9 (premiering this Wednesday at 10/9c on NBC). “He meets a dynamic young woman, and their bond is fun and really unique. For Atwater, it’s a welcome, needed respite,” Eid says. “It also becomes this safe space for the pair to be their true selves. But of course, things will be complicated, as any relationship on this show tends to be. It’ll be a great ride for his character.”
However, not everyone will find themselves smitten this season. Voight and Miller share a mutual respect despite their different approaches to policing, and that platonic relationship will continue in the coming episodes.
“Voight and Miller have a strong bond, but it isn’t necessarily romantic. They understand each other in a way that’s rare,” Eid explains. “Because of their jobs, their responsibilities, and their sacrifices, they’re able to connect on a deeper level.”
Last season offered no easy solutions for the pair, who disagreed over how to approach police reform. Miller’s efforts to go by the book during an investigation into a human trafficking ring ended with her son being murdered. Meanwhile, Voight went off the books during his investigation into Burgess’ kidnapping, and that also ended badly: Upton was forced to kill their main suspect during a scuffle, and Voight burned the body to cover their tracks.
“It puts both of these characters in an interesting place at the start of this season,” Eid teases. “Does the knowledge of that change their principles? Should it? Miller’s also dealing with the grief and shock of losing her son. She has a lot on her plate emotionally in the premiere.”
“The events of the season finale showed how hard that change has been for [Voight], especially when circumstances test him to the extreme,” the Chicago P.D. boss adds. “It’s something Voight will continue to grapple with. How does he fit into 2021? It’s a constant question.”
According to Eid, Season 9 will continue to explore “what it means to be a police officer in 2021.” As Intelligence delves into different Chicago neighborhoods, the series will explore what it means for each member of the team to “find a ‘home’: within work, within relationships, within each other.”
Lol.. Nine seasons and he finally may have someone… Smh this show
Promises, promises. I’ll believe it when I see it.
About damn time…. but who’s going to fall by the wayside?
I hope it’s someone Atwater fans can appreciate. We’ve been asking for a long time.
I hope the girlfriend’s name is Kim Burgess.
I really want Kevin to keep this new relationship. In S9 E10, the new lady friend told him to leave her house when Kevin came clean about being CPD. Please tell me ITS NOT OVER!
Good for Kevin. He’s too special a man to have been without a romantic partner for so long. In real life it’s not at all necessary to have a significant other but on TV it’s basically a requirement in order to fully delve into a character!
Hello Rainy Day.
True in THIS REAL LIFE we’re living in has almost destroyed the idea of relationships or companionship but people still need each other in REAL LIFE. I hope Kevin and this new lady continues, HE DESERVES IT!! And you know so do we!!
Finally!!! 🙄
Kevin is a much better catch than Jay and Adam.
I agree
Yes it is about time but he should get with either Kim or someone that’s not a Criminal maybe another female cop or something.
Yeah, I’ve wanted him and Burgess together since basically the beginning but the writers have been pretty clear that it’s never going to happen. Hopefully his new girlfriend will be a good character, though!
I hope she will be a black woman
Does it really matter?
It matters because representation matters. He’s been the only back cop in all of Chicago for 9 seasons and they never delved into his life outside of work. We definitely want to see Black love in screen
“The only black cop in Chicago for 9 seasons”??? I can NOT believe you ACTUALLY had the thought to type that comment! Not entirely sure you’ve seriously watched a single episode, because there’s been ALOOOOOT of “Black Cops”! Newsflash: There’s been Black Doctors & OMG….Black Firefighters on the other 2 shows Also!
I watch all the Chicago shows and their reruns and she’s talking about Chicago P.D not the other two and Kevin is one only black cop.Itwas one this past season I see he’s not on their any more.Its about time for Kevin to have a love interest like the white cops.I want to see a black woman cop to.I want Kevin love interest b a black woman he’s handsome so is Jay and Adam.
Kevin is very smart and he is unique. His birth sign has much to do with him being unique. He’s a Taurus and being birthed by 2 Taurus and a Taurus son I know how unique, smart and talented they can be. LaRoyce aka Kevin is one hell of special guy that deserves a great love mate on the show!!!!
It doesn’t really matter what color she is as long as she can make him happy
Yes it does matter. What’s wrong with a “black man being with a black woman who looks like a black thorough black woman” ?
Kim dated a black man it may not have lasted forever but she still dated outside her race, Kevin almost dated Vanessa she was Spanish remember so it doesn’t matter what color she is as long as she can make him happy that is the main thing.
I hope Kevin gets a very good girlfriend I was hoping him and Kim would get together but it doesn’t matter if she’s black or white as long as their cap chemistry I like Kevin and he needs a love on on that show because Halstead and ruzek they both be with the same woman and that’s stupid anyway that’s my comment I like Chicago PD and I will continue to watch I like everybody on there love you too Trudy
Word and here’s hoping she gets to be a regular
Me too
Does anyone actually remember the days when this was a cop show not musical bedmates? Seriously if they get rid of Voight this would be a CW show.
God, FINALLY. Everyone else on this show has been allowed to go through numerous relationships, personal storylines, etc. and poor Kevin is reduced to reaction shots. Chicago PD writers, please use this to explore Atwater’s character throughout the season, not just another tragic “very special episode.”
Finally!! I’m pretty sure she’ll be mixed, light skin, and petite. Don’t come for me but we never have actual representation of Black women. Hopefully her past isn’t shady.
I feel you’re right Pretty Penny.
According to Rick Eid she’s “a very politically active Black woman……with strong, negative viewpoints of the CPD!”
As big of a whiny b!tch as he was last season (ESPECIALLY to Ruz) I hope she’s strong enough to handle his constant mood swings, & pampers him with flowers & chocolate CONSTANTLY to keep him happy!
The presence of a African American woman has been missing on this show for a long time! So I hope his girl friend is without a doubt Black African American! I mean really looks like she’s AA!
Excelente serie
I really hate Lindsey Left the Show Seriously
I really Think She should of stayed,Because Her and J Halsted Masde a Fantastic Cupple..I don’t Think Hailey is the Right Mate for him 🅿️ I know if Lindsey wish to come back!! Halsted would Drop Hailey instantly that who He Really wanted to Married and he knows it and so do Hailey 😏