by Toya Turner, the interpreter of Kiana Cook, left “Chicago Police Department” before season 13 and after a single season in the flagship series of NBC. Discover his words.
In another shock episode of One Chicago, Toya Turner left the Chicago Police Department police series: his character Kiana Cook will therefore not be back in season 13 of the NBC show. The reason for his departure after a season is unknown.
The actress took the floor on this subject on her Instagram account, writing these few lines, accompanied by photos of her character in action.
“” “My passage in Chicago Police Department. touches its end. This series challenged me, refined me and revealed to me what I am capable of. I have evolved thanks to this experience, as much as an artist as in my art, and I leave with depth, clarity and dynamism for the future.»
She also addressed the shooting team and the fans of the series: “To the team: thank you for the heat, the laughter and the generosity you have shown every day. It was an honor to share the screen and the set with so much talent. Aux Chihards: Thank you for welcoming me, for having supported me and for testifying to love in Kiana. And to all those who believe in me: your support is precious. I can’t wait to discover the opportunities that await me. Next chapter, Toya.»
Turner also expressed himself via a declaration made to Deadline after his departure: “I am grateful for the time that I devoted to bring Kiana to life. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me so warmly.»
According to media sources, the series is currently recruiting a new regular actress to embody an ATF officer, from the army, described as an “unscrupulous person”.
A short passage in the series
Toya Turner joined the detective series in July 2024, after the departure of Tracy Spiridakos in the role of inspector Hailey Upton after eight seasons, during the last episode of season 11. Previously, Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead and ex-Mari de Hailey) had also farewell to the team.
Turner interpreted the role of Kiana Cook, a former tactical officers demoted to the Patroller by her hierarchical superior after having noticed her tendency to avoid any serious work to preserve his retirement. She had drawn the attention of intelligence services after helping to arrest the murderer of their last recruit, inspector Emily Martel, before being recruited by Voight (Jason Beghe), which she helped in a case involving adolescent girls killing their attackers.
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In fiction, Cook worked closely with inspector Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati), but was still available to help her colleagues like agent Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar), even after discovering his dark secret, as well as agent Kevin Atwater (Laroyce Hawkins). In a recent interview, Marina Squerciati told Deadline that she would like to collaborate more closely with Turner in season 13 – which unfortunately will not.
“” “I did not have a relationship with Tracy [Spiridakos]. I talked about it in the press. It saddened me. I would love to see a female relationship flourish in this series. I love Toya [Turner]and it’s a new voice. I also have the impression that [Kim est] A bit like a mentor for Cook, and I would like to see it also grow”Said Squerciati at the end of May during the promotion of the series at the TV Festival in Atx.
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The story of Kiana has developed in episode 9 of season 12, revealing his complicated past with her family. She found her mother there (Marie-Françoise Théodore), from which she was separated, in her mansion when Kiana needed to borrow money to finance a ransom on a case on which she works. Their separation was due to the disapproval of his mother as to the career choice of her daughter. A wealthy woman, she expected Kiana to have a more prestigious career.
Before playing in Chicago Police Department,, Toya Turner played in Chicago Fire and Chicago Med, but in different roles. She also played in the series of Netflix, Warrior Nun and Easy, as well as in New Amsterdam on NBC, and The Mick and Empire on Fox. We were also able to see her in the independent feature film Dead Women Walking, presented in preview at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018.
Former graduate of the British American Drama Academy of the University of Oxford, she also performed on theater planks.
The first 10 seasons of Chicago Police Department are available in streaming on Prime Video. Season 9 of the series is currently broadcast on 13th street.
