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(L-R) Jason Beghe as Hank Voight, LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater, Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek, Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess | Matt Dinerstein/Getty Images
Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D. is an NBC police procedural drama following the Intelligence Unit in the fictional District 21 of the Chicago Police Department as they enforce the law and stop crime. Chicago P.D. is part of the One Chicago universe from Dick Wolf, famous for his Law & Order universe. One Chicago also includes Chicago Fire and Chicago Med. The shows occasionally crossover and One Chicago has crossed over with the Law & Order universe before.
Premiere: Jan. 8, 2014 TV Genres: Action, drama Where to Watch: Peacock, Hulu (season 9) Current Cast: Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick John Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins, Amy Morton, Tracy Spiridakos. Spinoffs: Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago Justice.
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‘Chicago Fire’ Shocker: Eamonn Walker (Chief Boden) Gets Scaled-Down Role for Season 13

Eamonn Walker, who plays Chief Wallace Boden, will not appear as a series regular in 'Chicago Fire' Season 13.

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 8, 2024

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Kelly Severide in front of a crashed car in 'Chicago Fire' Season 12 Episode 10

Is ‘Chicago Fire’ New Tonight, April 24? Here’s When ‘One Chicago’ Shows Return to NBC

'Chicago Fire' and the other One Chicago shows return to NBC with new episodes on Wednesday, May 1.

by Megan Elliott

Two firefighters standing in front of a fire truck in an episode of 'Chicago Fire'

‘Chicago Fire’ Season 12: Meet the New Firefighter Joining Firehouse 51

Michael Bradway will play a firefighter named Jack Damon. Hallmark star Jocelyn Hudon has also joined 'Chicago Fire' as a paramedic named Lyla Novak.

by Megan Elliott

Is ‘Chicago Fire’ New Tonight, April 24? Here’s When ‘One Chicago’ Shows Return to NBC

'Chicago Fire' and the other One Chicago shows return to NBC with new episodes on Wednesday, May 1.

by Megan Elliott

Published on April 24, 2024

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Kelly Severide, wearing firefighting gear and standing next to a firetruck, in 'Chicago Fire'

Will There Be a ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 13? There’s Good News for One Chicago Fans

NBC has renewed all three One Chicago shows for the 2024-25 broadcast season. 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU' will also return.

by Megan Elliott

‘Chicago Med’ Adds New Cast Member for Season 9: Who Is Luke Mitchell?

Australian actor Luke Mitchell is joining the cast of 'Chicago Med' for season 9. New episodes begin airing in January 2024.

by Megan Elliott

‘Law & Order’ Was Originally Going to Be Canceled Because They Didn’t Have Enough Women

This ‘Law & Order’ actor shared how these two characters helped keep Dick Wolf’s decades-long franchise on air.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on March 27, 2024

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Chris Meloni posing in a blue suit at the Law & Order Press Day Red Carpet.

Chris Meloni Insisted That Elliot Stabler Should Have More Kids in ‘Law & Order SVU’

Chris Meloni once explained how making this major change to Elliot Stabler’s family early on further affected his ‘Law & Order SVU’ role.

by Antonio Stallings

Chris Meloni posing in an episode of 'Law & Order Organized Crime' wearing a jacket and hat.

Why Chris Meloni Was Willing to Return to ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ But Not ‘SVU’

Chris Meloni once revealed why he made the decision to star in ‘Law & Order Organized Crime’ a decade after leaving the franchise.

by Antonio Stallings

‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Patrick Flueger’s Girlfriend Guest Starred on the Show

For Patrick Flueger's girlfriend Reem Amara it looks like her love life might have landed her a guest role on Chicago P.D.

by Eduard Varnham

‘Chicago P.D.’: Atwater Calling Out Nolan Proves Time are Changing

Chicago P.D. is unafraid to tackle what is happening in the real world. Some fans like this, and some fans don’t, but it is not going away. While calls for police reform have been loud in the United States this year, Chicago P.D. and the intelligence unit have heard the message. For years, Hank Voight has dented …

by Stuart Walker

‘Chicago P.D.’: Is Hailey Upton Leaving?

Haley Upton is a controversial character on Chicago P.D. and is not every fan’s favorite character. Some never got over her replacing Erin Lindsay, and it didn’t help that she soon became a romantic interest for Lindsay’s ex Jay Halstead. Upton also has a tendency to bend the rules and crossing the line while on duty, leading to her recent …

by Stuart Walker

‘Chicago P.D.’: Jason Beghe Volunteers to Help Wrongly Incarcerated Exonerees

Jason Beghe is a member of the cast of Chicago P.D. On that show, he plays a cop. In real life, however, Beghe is helping deliver justice in his own way.

by Madilyn Zeegers

‘Chicago P.D.’: Will There Be Crossover Episodes This Season?

Crossover episodes are common in the Chicago Trilogy of NBC shows, but fans are wondering if 'Chicago P.D.' will be included this season.

by Jesse Barnhill

‘Chicago P.D.’: 1 Recent Guest Star Had Amy Morton As a Teacher

Amy Morton is an accomplished actor who plays Sergeant Trudy Platt, the “mom” of Chicago P.D. Trudy is tough as nails but loves all the police under her charge and would do anything for them. She also married Mouch, a fan favorite on Chicago Fire, further enlarging the One Chicago universe. In season eight, episode one of Chicago P.D., Cole …

by Stuart Walker

‘Chicago P.D.’ Will Return With New Episodes in January — Here’s What We Know

Season 8 of 'Chicago P.D.' only just began November 11, but fans are already itching for more new episodes. January can't come soon enough.

by Robert Arissen

‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Jason Beghe Says: ‘We’re Going In Both Barrels Blazing’ For Season 8

After a year that has been highlighted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and a growing distrust in the law enforcement community, many shows are forced to tackle heavy topics. On the hit NBC series Chicago P.D., creators pride themselves on offering a realistic look inside the titular department. However, with complicated issues such as race and police brutality …

by Bradley Geiser

Would ‘Blue Bloods’ Ever Crossover With ‘Chicago P.D.’?

There’s always that one TV show that can stand alone no matter the network. Such shows provide their viewers with ultimate laughter on end, great storylines, and dramatic turns. However, fans always crave for a good old crossover with other similar shows. Various showrunners have made viewers’ wishes come true on some occasions. The Grey’s …

by Lulu Currey

‘Chicago P.D.’: 1 Character Might Not Survive Police Reform — and It’s Not Hank

Many crime dramas are being faced with a serious issue this season —police brutality. The portrayal of the police force’s relationship with the public is naturally a concern for the creators of cop shows, and events across the country over the past year have increased scrutiny on the police. That scrutiny extends to fictional police …

by Monique Douty

‘Chicago P.D.’: Jason Beghe Spills On Season 8 — ‘There May Be People Who are Offended’

The prevalence of police brutality has rocked the United States in 2020. While facing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, incidents of brutality came to the nation’s attention. Riots broke out demanding change. Many people also called for a change to the police’s depiction in the media and popular culture. Fans wondered what that meant for Chicago …

by Judy Hopkins

‘Chicago P.D.’ Fans Find Jay Halstead ‘Annoying’ and ‘Shrill’

Jay Halstead is one of the least favorite characters on Chicago P.D. for some viewers, and they have little good to say about him

by Jesse Barnhill

‘Chicago P.D.’: The First Case of the Season Will Be a Dark One

Chicago P.D. wrapped things up hurriedly last season, leaving fans with plenty of cliffhangers. The show had to finish production quickly.

by Kay Hill

‘Chicago P.D.’: Hank Voight Will Face a Turning Point Next Season

Chicago P.D. is one of the many television procedural dramas that are reevaluating their content amidst the current climate of today’s society. The Black Lives Matter movement has made it clear that the country is demanding change regarding racial and social injustice. People are tired of seeing police brutality depicted on television in a positive light. Fictional TV …

by Rita DeMichiel

‘Chicago P.D.’ Might Not Survive a Police Reform Storyline

The Black Lives Matter movement has brought attention to some of the racial and social injustices that have sadly become the norm in our society. One of these controversial topics includes the need for police reform. For decades, police procedural dramas have taken liberties to show police officers overstepping boundaries for the “good” of the …

by Rita DeMichiel

‘Chicago P.D.’: Showrunner Suggests Adam and Kim Might Be Over For Good

Chicago P.D. recently began filming for season 8, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The 7th season left off with many cliffhangers, and viewers can’t wait to get their questions answered. Although fans tune in for crime-solving, they also get involved with the relationships the characters find themselves in. One such relationship that has grown …

by Lulu Currey

‘Chicago P.D.’: Kim and Adam Will See ‘Happier Times’ Next Season

Fans have been thrilled to find out that Chicago P.D. will be returning for Season 8 beginning November 11. After an abrupt ending to Season 7 — which was cut short amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown — viewers have been anxiously awaiting the drama’s return. The show has long enticed fans with its thrilling portrayal of the …

by Eduard Varnham

‘Chicago P.D.’: Would Hank Voight and Olivia Benson Ever Date?

Olivia Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay, has been a staple of primetime television for two decades. Fans have watched the character grow, although she hasn’t changed much. Fundamentally, Olivia Benson remains the same tenacious, caring detective she was when Law and Order: SVU first premiered. Now she’s Captain of the unit, but it seems like she still …

by Alice Stone

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Chicago P.D., created by legendary television producer Dick Wolf, is one of the most popular shows on network television. The show has run on NBC for seven seasons and has been renewed for three more seasons. Excited fans of the show won’t have to wait long to watch the popular program, as the show’s 8th …

by Joel Kananen

‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Jason Beghe Was Once a High-Ranking ‘Cult’ Member

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by Victoria Koehl

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