Fans of Chicago P.D. are once again wondering what’s going on with Officer Dante Torres, played by Benjamin Levy Aguilar, after he was nowhere to be seen in the latest episode. The 5th episode of Season 13, titled “Miami,” aired without any sign of Torres, sparking debate that Aguilar might be leaving the hit NBC crime series.
Is Benjamin Levy Aguilar’s Dante Torres leaving Chicago P.D.?
No, Dante Torres is not leaving Chicago P.D.
Fans can relax, as Torres isn’t going anywhere. His absence has more to do with what his character is dealing with emotionally this season than with any behind-the-scenes exit plans. If you’ve been following the show lately, you’d know Dante Torres has been through one of the toughest storylines on Chicago P.D.
After everything that went down in Season 12, which left him shaken and questioning his purpose, Season 13 has kept digging into his journey toward redemption and finding his footing again.
So when the latest episode aired without him, fans immediately started talking, worried that he might be written off. But according to NBC Insider, there’s no need to stress. Torres just took a short breather while the team tackled a bombing case.
Aguilar’s character will be back in the next episode, “Send Me,” where Torres finds himself in the centre of a conspiracy after an errand. This appears to be a significant arc, hinting that Torres’ story is far from over.
Why was Dante missing in Chicago P.D. Season 13, Episode 5?
Torres’ emotional struggles trace back to his affair with Gloria Perez, a former informant whose tragic death in Season 12 hit him hard. Losing her left him drowning in guilt and blaming himself, and that grief eventually played a big part in the temporary breakup of the Intelligence Unit. So, a day off to find his footing makes perfect sense.
Speaking on the matter, Aguilar shared via a behind-the-scenes Instagram video, “He lost someone he loves, and basically, he’s responsible for the entire team getting shut down.” “There’s a lot of guilt, but what he always held onto was his faith — and he is having an existential crisis.
Aguilar also hinted that Torres’ storyline isn’t lighting up anytime soon. “It’s a whirlwind of pain — just a lot of darkness,” he said. “I don’t think the light’s there yet,” but he is excited to explore that side of Torres.
