He finally gets the recognition he deserves

fangirling, laughing, screaming, sobbing, all the things

I just enjoy watching him how he uses his hands to make gestures and communicate.... just great to watch

I knew it was his own choice to leave! As a hardcore Halstead fan who watched PD since day 1, I'm very happy that he made this decision! I wanted him to be a lead on his own show for yrs now. Because he is too talented to be wasted& sorry but the showrunners and PD writers totally wasted Jay's potential (almost all characters got f up, let's be honest) and have been ruining the show for a long time now. In season 6 when we still had mostly old, original writers, it was clear Jay and Hank were on the trajectory to become closer and that is what should've been! I so wanted to see Jay&Hank working closer as cops, and Halstead becoming more like Hank and becoming Hank's right hand. On a personal level, I wanted them both as surrogate father and son, since it would make perfect sense: Hank lost his son& Jay lost his father, and they both loved Erin, so they actually have many important things in common. Not to mention, the drama of the relationship between Hank&Jay starting from butting heads over methods and Erin in s1, to fully trusting each other and being a family, would be simply the most interesting and fascinating storyline on this show. And watching the early seasons you could actually tell that if Bush didn't leave, this was the original plan - to make the three of them one family one day, and Hank fully supporting Erin and Jay in the end. Also, the exciting possibilities of this dynamic between Hank/Erin/Jay on the job and in private life were endless. Too bad it all got ruined. But the whole tone of the show changed most drastically in season 7 when new writers&producers came fully on board, and the show became darker than ever. Jay mostly lost his great sarcastic sense of humor, there were no more group scenes at Molly's, and no more group interactions in general; also the writers proved they are incapable of writing good romance on the show. Hailey and Jay were great as partners and with their no-consumed platonic love before they romantically got together. After they got together, the writers of course had to write cliche drama for nothing. But the show could still be great if they wrote more mature romantic relationships and better storylines for characters in general, especially Jay, who had great potential. For example, they should've brought back Mouse and talked more abt Jay's army's past, not in just one episode. And again, more group interactions as in the old times. The wonderful balance that this show once had, between lighter scenes/humor and darker criminal cases, was simply lost from season 7 on. And it's a shame because PD was the best when it was balanced. The best seasons will always be 1-6, plus the Infection crossover at the start of season 7, after that, it all went downhill. Characters weren't acting like themselves, didn't evolve, or often even reversed, and the writers mostly separated them during later seasons, making this stupid one-character arc per episode thing, that completely ruined the family vibe within the Unit. Not involving the whole group on some level in each episode like in the past, was a very bad change. Anyway, for all these reasons, I stopped watching PD, but mainly because Jesse left altho the irony is I'm not mad he left, exactly for these same reasons. His potential was simply wasted and I know we will see him soon on some other great show, hopefully as the lead as well. Jesse said in this article interview with Variety that he dreams of being on Yellowstone and that would be honestly perfect. But even more perfect would be if Taylor Sheridan create some next great show with Jesse as a lead. Jesse has a perfect talent and looks to be on some cowboy/western show! Make it happen, TV people!

about time he gets the recognition he deserves 👏🏼👏🏼

"What's is even a thirst trap??" Que the 0:58 camera roll😁

Halstead is my favorite character from Chicago PD and I love learning more about Jesse.

he's so gorgeous damn - and very talented too can't wait to see his next projects

I am also so proud of jesse lee soffer, im one of his biggest fans, i have watched all season and all episodes of chicago pd and my goal is to hopefully get to meet him someday

i am so proud of him

The best 4 min 29 seconds I loved the whole interview 😭😍❤️

Very nice interview and fully respect his reason for moving on from Chicago PD. He wanted to grow as an actor and artist and I can't be mad at luck. Peace, blessings and continued success Mr. Soffer.😎💛🧡❤️💋💯

I’m glad he finally spoke and said it was his choice to leave . I mean it was obvious it was . Now where all the people who insulted his cast members , the crew , nbc , wolf and people who said he was not fired . And said that you had inside sources who worked on set and confirmed he was fired and because he was liking tweets . And what did you expect him to say when asked Burzek or Upstead. The upstead fans would go nuts if he didn’t

love this man so much i will support him in whatever he chooses to do any direction he goes in but I will forever miss him as Jay Halstead in Chicago PD he was an iconic character and part of one of the most iconic relationships in all tv history (if you don't agree with me argue with the wall) but only true fans know what really happened but im so glad he got the opportunity to direct and doing something he loves to do Jesse i am forever filled with gratitude of how much you have changed my life i always used to watch you on PD whenever i was having a terrible day or going through a bad time and it cheered me up every time forever a fan of yours and forever a jay halstead fan just wish we had more closure with him and Hailey and Upstead but i forever love you and will forever support you in everything you do in the future i cant wait to see you thrive and be so successful

I loved watching him on Chicago PD. It was sad he left but they keep ruining his character. I wish him the best for the future.

One of the best dang actors ever. (Along with Jason Beghe, Tracy Spiridakos, et al.) I'm glad that he seems relaxed and happy here. #Upsteadforever

He will make an exemplary Husband to his celestially designed wife with that triad of optimism, equanimity, and compassion💘. I bet he can compose a libretto and play the piano, he also seems to be an attentive listener and a very learned, studious individual; intellectually knife sharpened, he can accomplish anything he inputs his ambitious, intense focus upon. All the best Good Sir.❤

Think he would be amazing in Seal Team 😊

Thank you for you helping and talk with you 🙏🏼😊😊😊❤❤❤ I'm happy Are you my favourite for my life ❤❤❤

This was great to watch!! Can't wait to see him in future projects 🤍

His reaction to the kissing scenes is priceless 💀

Omg I never thought his voice be deep like that

Forever a fan of his! Best person ever !

So excited to see him on my screen again!!

This is the best!!!! He’s so sweet and funny

My super hero.. love all things Jesse.. he is so amazing

I have not seen Chicago P.D. in a while. He left!? This is news to me.

Man ,ure such a phenomenal guy.. I love everything about you..

He chose #upstead!!

i love it, is the the best

Just looking at him is a thirst trap 😂

Jesse Lee Soffer, you are my TV husband forever!! No one else!

jesse jay🥰

He's so great a nice handsome young man

I love talking on the phone

I love Jesse character halstead I am going to miss his character on PD so bad but what ever he does decide to do next I am 100% in to watch without a doubt. That is dirty jesse you can't pick your own couple name from P.D 😏😁 Then what's a thrist trap?! Jesse you clearly know what a thrist trap was😏😎

Anyone knows what kind of watch he has on?

haha, I remember him in Brady Bunch movies& with the Olsen twins! Jesse is incredibly talented and hot, and I'm so happy he wants to be brave and go after his dreams, be a lead! He said in the written interview he loves Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone, and honestly, Jesse as a lead in a cowboy/western/crime type of show would be a dream! In fact, I'm going to spam Sheridan's social media to let him know we want this! 🤣😍 Go, Jesse!

He's adorable

I love him

HALSTEAD!!! 🥰🥰😻😜

He sounds and acts like a completely different person from Jay, surprised

You should have ask Upstead or linstead instead of Upstead or burzek

That man is so handsome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Josh

I like the way he dresses.

I enjoy watching Jesse so much.. I have a serious man crush on him.

Texting is scares me bc like I’m a dry texter

He looks like Cody Bellinger with Paul Walkers voice

He as some common as me

He is so fuck*ng good 💖💖

I'd play the villain.

They should have asked him Upstead or Linstead. What a missed opportunity!

He is so cute ❤

Go Jesse Lee soffer you're good

Why is he doing so much press all of a sudden? 🤔

Any picture he posts is a thirst trap whether he knows it or not 😂😂

my face hurts

He reminds me a lot of Paul walker

Jesse

Omggg

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Yup from wifey lol jk Sarah Kathleen Sullivan Houston Texas

wHat tHe F-

Your video is very beautiful. I like it a lot. I have been trying to talk to you for a long time. I am waiting for your response. Please give me a chance to talk to you👌

Yeah u have a million impersonators posing as u on TikTok

U are so cute

He is such a nerd this dude,,, I’m soooo f… glad he’s gone from Chicago Pd !!

The epitome' of a thirst trap. Hottest Hope Militant on tv