Summary Chicago P.D. has lost many characters over the course of its 11 seasons , and one of its most significant exits was Hailey Upton during the season 11 finale. Tracy Spiridakos joined the Chicago P.D. cast as Upton towards the end of season 4 in 2017 and became a series regular by the next season. As many will recall, Spiridakos was Sophia Bush's replacement after she left the NBC police procedural in season 4. Bush's Erin Lindsay exited Chicago P.D.
Tracy Spiridakos Left Chicago P.D. To Pursue Other Opportunities Spiridakos Played Upton For 7 Years Close Unfortunately, Tracy Spiridakos didn't reveal the reason behind her departure until one day before Upton's final Chicago P.D. episode premiered in May 2024. During an interview with Variety, Spiridakos gave context behind why she chose to leave the NBC police procedural series.
How Chicago P.D. Season 11 Wrote Out Hailey Upton Upton Left Chicago When an actor or actress decides to leave a television show, their characters are often killed as an excuse as to why they are no longer in the episodes. Thankfully, Chicago P.D. didn't take this route with Tracy Spiridakos' Upton, who is still very much alive after the season 11 finale. Chicago P.D. has had its fair share of shocking deaths over the course of its 11 seasons, but Upton wasn't one of them.
So, Spiridakos' character left the team and began searching for a new job . Then, Upton hopped in a taxi and headed towards the airport. When the driver asked her where she was going, Upton smiled, and the Chicago P.D. season 11 finale ended without revealing her answer. Just like that, the Intelligence Unit will have to start looking for Upton's replacement in Chicago P.D. season 12.