Ever since Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek first locked eyes on Chicago P.D., fans have shipped them with the fiery intensity of a burning

siren — and even coined their ship name: “Burzek.” But what happens when a fictional couple’s chemistry feels so real that fans start

wondering if there’s more to it than just scripting and acting?

 

 

Let’s dig into the untold behind-the-scenes truth about Mr. and Mrs. Burzek — from shaky starts, on-screen heartbreak, and the real bonds that make this ship irresistible.

On screen, Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) have one of Chicago P.D.’s most roller-coaster romances:
First spark → first kiss at Molly’s despite Adam being engaged to someone else.
Breakups, reunions, and painful setbacks including loss and co-parenting their adopted daughter Makayla.
Multiple engagements — and finally a true promise of forever.

It’s the kind of arc that keeps even casual viewers hooked — but what makes it feel real isn’t just the writing.

While Burgess and Ruzek aren’t a couple in real life, the actors bring decades of authentic friendship and trust to every scene — and fans notice. nterviews and behind-the-scenes reports:

Marina and Patrick have strong emotional trust, built from years of rehearsing intense scenes together.

They’ve tackled emotionally heavy storylines — including miscarriage, co-parenting, and reconciliation — with a commitment to realism that most TV couples never achieve.

Their comfort with each other translates into moments that blur the line between acting and real emotional connection.

This isn’t just chemistry — it’s craft, friendship, and shared creative energy.