Fans of Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire — get ready! NBC’s One Chicago franchise is preparing for an exciting return with brand-new episodes that promise even more drama, rescues, and intense crossovers. While the release dates have everyone buzzing, it’s not just the shows making headlines — the cast is also giving fans some fun behind-the-scenes moments to enjoy while they wait.

Marina Squerciati: The “James Bond” of Gift-Giving

During a virtual trivia session featuring Chicago Med’s Nick Gehlfuss, Chicago Fire’s Joe Minoso, and Chicago P.D.’s Marina Squerciati, fans learned something hilarious about the actress behind Officer Kim Burgess.

Squerciati confessed that she wraps all her Christmas and birthday gifts an entire year in advance — and even keeps them hidden in a secret “John Malkovich door” packed full of presents.

“Inside of that door is just presents,” she laughed, showing off her organized stash.

Minoso was stunned and jokingly called her “the James Bond of gift-giving” — living life “on the very organized edge.”

When asked what happens if she finds a better gift or prettier wrapping paper, Squerciati calmly revealed her system:

“Then it’ll go to the next year.”

This means some of the gifts she gives have technically been waiting years for their moment — including one for Gehlfuss’ wife, which she bought a year in advance and had to Google to check if it “aged well.”

Behind the Scenes: Art, Humor, and Surprises

Beyond her gift-giving superpowers, Marina Squerciati also revealed that she loves watercolor painting — but jokingly calls herself “terrible” at it.

Joe Minoso immediately guessed this fact during the trivia game, saying:

“Clearly — and this is just because of tone and ending with ‘I’m terrible’ — it has to be Marina.”

Minoso, who praised her for being the “queen of self-deprecating humor,” laughed as Squerciati teased him back, while Gehlfuss sweetly defended her art skills:

“Marina, I’ve seen your watercoloring, and I don’t think it’s terrible.”

The candid exchange showed fans the real-life friendship and camaraderie among the One Chicago cast — making the wait for the new episodes even more exciting.

One Chicago’s Next Chapter

The highly anticipated return of Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire is expected to feature:

• High-stakes rescues at Firehouse 51

• New emotional cases at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center

• Unexpected twists and major confrontations for the Chicago P.D. team

• A potential crossover event tying the three shows together

While the exact plotlines are under wraps, fans can expect shocking revelations, emotional reunions, and intense action sequences across all three series.

Where to Watch

Missed an episode? You can catch up on every season of Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire exclusively on Peacock before the new episodes drop.

Final Takeaway

With fan-favorite characters returning, high-intensity drama ahead, and the One Chicago family teasing fun behind-the-scenes moments, the countdown is officially on. Expect bigger crossovers, deeper character arcs, and plenty of heart-stopping moments as the new seasons kick off.