Chicago PD October 6, 2022 The first thing to note, for those unaware, is that Soffer’s exit has been out there for a little while — and was also met with a lot of frustration from viewers. While the Dick Wolf universe is known for its success, it is also marked by a number of actor exits over time. Christopher Meloni famously left Law & Order: SVU for years, whereas Chicago Fire has seen multiple exits and over the past year, FBI: Most Wanted lost its leading man. We also know that Kelli Giddish is departing SVU at some point in season 24, so that is something else to prepare yourselves for at the moment. Now, let’s get more into why this is happening, given that (as you would expect) it is complicated. The chief reason for Soffer’s exit seems to be financial more so than creative, as the actor has yet to come out and say that this was his decision to leave. The producers have also never suggested they ran out of stories to tell for him. This stuff does happen with long-running shows sometimes, especially when linear ratings are declining and networks are desperate to cut down on costs — unless we get another explanation, we have to assume it’s money. Still, that doesn’t make things easy from a viewer point of view. We’ll have more on Jesse’s exit if more comes out over the next day or two but for now, our biggest concern is just that without Jay Halstead, the show is going to be losing much of its moral compass. Who will try to keep Hank Voight in line now, and how is Hailey Upton going to recover from saying goodbye to her husband? At least he’s not gone forever, as his military gig is supposedly only the next eight months. We’ll see if he turns up again… For now, we’re just happy Halstead is still alive, but the questions surrounding this exit remain confusing. Related – Get some more news on Chicago PD as we get set for what lies ahead Are you still heartbroken that Jesse Lee Soffer is leaving Chicago PD and the Jay Halstead role?Be sure to share right now in the comments! Once you do just that, come back for other updates. (Photo: NBC.) Det. Jay Halstead has turned in his badge. Just weeks after “Chicago P.D.” star Jesse Lee Soffer announced he would exit the long-running police procedural series, his final episode aired Wednesday, Oct. 5 — leaving fans heartbroken over Halstead’s fate and the actor grateful for the viewers who watched him play the beloved character for more than nine seasons. "I left it all out there for this one," Soffer said of his performance in the episode, titled "A Good Man," in a post he shared to Instagram shortly before showtime. And once the episode aired, the 38-year-old switched over to Twitter to share the emotional experience with fans, who watched the drama unfold as Halstead covered up for a criminal (for the best of reasons) and stabbed a man (in self-defense). After turning himself in to Chief Patrick O’Neal, Halstead left the CPD Intelligence Unit (and his wife, Hailey, played by Tracy Spiridakos) behind. As fans tweeted their virtual tears upon his exit, Soffer responded with a sentimental message of his own. "For anyone that’s ever been a Halstead fan, I just want you to know that I’m grateful," he wrote. "Thank you for going on this journey with me. I’m just grateful." In September, Soffer shared a similar message to fans, as well as to everyone who worked on the Dick Wolf-created series, in a statement he gave TODAY. “I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer wrote. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.” After "A Good Man" aired, Soffer's co-star LaRoyce Hawkins (who plays Ofc. Kevin Atwater), took to social media and wrote of his friend's exit, "To make a long story short, it will never be the same." But while that may be true, never say never about Soffer's character.  After all, Halstead left Intelligence for an army job tracking down cartel leaders in Bolivia, not the grave. He told his wife that they would get through the eight-month separation. “You’re the love of my life,” he said, “and if I’m yours, then you’ll know that you have to let me go.” Halstead also said goodbye to Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) at the airport, telling the sergeant, “I do want to be you. But it’s like you’ve always told me: I’m not, and I shouldn’t try.” Maybe goodbye really is temporary, as Halstead told Hailey. And as viewers have seen in the past, familiar faces often come and go in the "One Chicago" universe. Ree Hines is a freelance writer and editor who covers pop culture, lifestyle stories and trending news. She’s also a soul-music loving, coffee-obsessed member of both Team Cat and Team Dog. Ree lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a regular contributor to TODAY.com. Why did Jay leave on Chicago PD?Halstead left the Intelligence Unit and Chicago P.D. after a robbery went wrong, resulting in Halstead accidentally shooting a man while in the line of duty. Distraught over the chaotic events, Halstead tells Upton that he needs to take some time away from Chicago (to Bolivia for an undetermined amount of time).
Is Jay gone for good on Chicago PD?Halstead Resigns | NBC's Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. fans, we have some excellent news. While Jesse Lee Soffer made his final run as Detective Jay Halstead in Season 10, Episode 3 ("A Good Man"), the actor is returning later on in the season. But this time, he'll be behind the camera.
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