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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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Is ‘Chicago Fire’ New Tonight, Nov. 27? Find Out When the One Chicago Shows Return to NBC

A new episode of 'Chicago Fire' won't air tonight on NBC. The show is on break until January 2025.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 27, 2024

3 min read

Man getting out of a Chicago Fire Department SUV

‘Chicago Fire’: See Dermot Mulroney as the New Chief in Season 13 Premiere [PHOTOS]

Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) will shake things up at Firehouse 51 in 'Chicago Fire' Season 13.

by Megan Elliott

Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, wearing firefighting gear, in 'Chicago Fire' Season 12

One Chicago Casting News: Changes Coming in 2024

Dermot Mulroney will join the 'Chicago Fire' cast for season 13 following the departure of Eamonn Walker.

by Megan Elliott

One Chicago Casting News: Changes Coming in 2024

Dermot Mulroney will join the 'Chicago Fire' cast for season 13 following the departure of Eamonn Walker.

by Megan Elliott

Published on August 3, 2024

2 min read

Two female paramedics looking upward in 'Chicago Fire'

NBC Reveals Premiere Date for ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 13, Other One Chicago Shows

All three One Chicago shows premiere Wednesday, Sept. 25 on NBC.

by Megan Elliott

Dominic Rains wearing a white coat and talking to a woman in 'Chicago Med'

Another Cast Member Is Leaving ‘Chicago Med’ — Who Won’t Be Back for Season 10?

Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) is checking out of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center ahead of 'Chicago Med' Season 10.

by Megan Elliott

Dean Norris Was Cast in ‘Law & Order’ Thanks to ‘Breaking Bad’

Dean Norris and Chris Meloni would work together for the second time in their careers on 'Law & Order Organized Crime'.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on May 29, 2024

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Jill Hennessey as Claire Kincaid in an episode of 'Law and Order'.

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‘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

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

‘Chicago P.D.’ Sergeant Trudy Platt is the ‘Mom of the Unit’ According to Fans

Chicago P.D. is one of the highest-rated television shows on NBC. All the characters are engaging, and fans can’t seem to get enough of them in the weekly crime drama series. Detective Sergeant Hank Voight captivates audiences with his no holds barred tactics when it comes to enforcing the law in the Windy City. Fan-favorite, Desk …

by Rita DeMichiel

Who is ‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Amy Morton?

In 2014, Morton landed a gig on the hit NBC police drama series, Chicago P.D., and began starring as Sergeant Trudy Platt.

by Danielle Gibson

‘Chicago P.D.’ Paid Subtle Tribute to Trayvon Martin Last Season

Even television shows have taken the touching opportunity to pay regards to Trayvon Martin, something that the public definitely appreciates.

by Robert Arissen

‘Chicago P.D.’ Director Eriq LaSalle Inspired a Cast Member to Direct Cop Shows One Day

No matter what industry you’re in, the torch will always be passed from one generation to the next. Older generations will always inspire the next generation to be bigger and better. In the directing industry, this is precisely the case for Chicago P.D. director Eriq La Salle and LaRoyce Hawkins. La Salle is a respected Black director, …

by Danielle Gibson

‘Chicago P.D.’: ‘Kevin is Going to Be Different From Here on Out’ Actor LaRoyce Hawkins Reveals

LaRoyce Hawkins portrays a unique niche in Chicago P.D. As Officer Kevin Atwater, Hawkins represents the only Black man on the Intelligence Team.

by Charlie Papp

‘Chicago P.D.’: Jay Halstead is Ready to Get Cozy With Another Officer in Season 8

Emotions have been growing between Jay Halstead, portrayed by Jesse Lee Soffer, and his partner, Hailey Upton, played by Tracy Spiridakos.

by Charlie Papp

Who is ‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Tracy Spiridakos?

Chicago P.D. is one of television's most popular dramas, a police procedural show set in the heart of one of America's most dynamic and exciting cities.

by Christina Nunn

‘Chicago P.D.’: Hank Voight’s Raspy Voice Started With a Coma

The One Chicago trilogy is arguably the best drama on TV right now. The franchise began with Chicago Fire in 2012 and since has crossed over into two mega-popular other dramatic hits, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med. All three evening dramas owe their success to excellent writers, producers, and the actors that bring the scripts …

by Judy Hopkins

‘Chicago P.D.’: Will Jay Halstead Take Over if Hank Voight Leaves?

At 60-years-old, Chicago P.D. fans are worried that Sgt. Hank Voight may be retiring from the 21st District’s Intelligence Unit and thus the show. While fans may be sad to see a beloved character go, many have already found Sgt. Voight’s replacement in Detective Jay Halstead. Read on to learn more about these two Chicago P.D. characters and why fans think …

by Danielle Gibson

‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor LaRoyce Hawkins Brings His Own Experiences as a Black Man to His Character

Chicago P.D. premiered in January 2014 on the NBC network. Throughout its six years on air, this police drama has produced many compelling and history-making storylines. On February 6 of 2019, the show’s writers produced another profound episode titled “Night in Chicago.” The episode draws on what it’s like to be Black in America and some of …

by Danielle Gibson

‘Chicago P.D.’ Writer Fired After Violent Social Media Posts Seemingly Aimed at Protesters

Right now, we are living in pretty uncertain times, and to many, that may be putting it lightly. In recent months, we have had experiences that none of us ever could have predicted. As if the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic wasn’t difficult enough for millions of people to handle, it only got worse when tragedy struck …

by Robert Arissen

‘Chicago P.D.’ Gets Slammed by Critics — and Hank Voight Is the Main Target

Shows like Blue Bloods, Law & Order, and Chicago P.D. are considered to be some of the best of the genre and attract legions of new fans each season.

by Christina Nunn

‘Chicago P.D.’: Atwater is Fans Favorite Man

There are plenty of powerful and attractive men for fans to swoon over in the Chicago One universe. Created by seasoned television creator Dick Wolf — famous for the Law & Order franchise — Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med come together to offer heart-stopping thrills. The trilogy of dramatic television shows frequently puts its cast members in serious …

by Eduard Varnham

‘Chicago P.D.’ Fans Miss Erin but Know There’s No Hope She’ll Return

The Chicago franchise has been bringing drama to the small-screen for years now. Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. are three of the most popular primetime television shows on the air right now. But it turns out these shows have drama going on off screen. There are behind-the-scenes romances and cast members fighting with producers. Controversy led to fans losing …

by Alice Stone

‘Chicago P.D.’ Fans Can’t Get Enough of Burgess and Atwater’s Friendship

In the world of Chicago P.D., the stakes are always high. Anything can happen, and generally, the worst option is what you get. In the middle of the show’s ups and downs are Kim Burgess and Kevin Atwater. Even as life throws them the worst curves, these professional crime fighters show what steady teamwork should …

by Kira Martin

Who is ‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor Jason Beghe?

Actor Jason Beghe’s portrayal of Chicago PD‘s Sgt. Hank Voight is of a one of a tough cop. Voight is head of the 21st District’s Intelligence Unit and works with a small group of detectives whom he hand-picked himself. Playing Sgt. Voight is far from Beghe’s first acting rodeo. The 60-year-old New York native began acting …

by Charlie Papp

‘Chicago P.D.’ and ‘Blue Bloods’ Fans Might See Very Different Stories in the Future

The time has come to examine a lot of the assumptions that have gone unquestioned throughout American culture. As the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police force has rippled across social media, the Black Lives Matter movement has come forward with renewed force and focus. In the process, several businesses …

by Eduard Varnham

Who is ‘Chicago P.D.’ Actor LaRoyce Hawkins?

Probably most actors aren’t lucky enough to land a regular job in their hometown, but LaRoyce Hawkins did just that. Hawkins, who portrays Officer Kevin Atwater on Chicago PD, was born and raised in the south Chicago suburb of Harvey. The 6-foot, 3-inch tall actor graduated from Thornton High where he played basketball and was a …

by Charlie Papp

‘Chicago P.D.’ Doyle’s Friends and Family Could Be Ruthless Next Season

Fans are looking forward to season eight of Chicago P.D., particularly after how season 7 wrapped up. It's not unreasonable to predict the next season.

by Eric Robinette

‘Chicago P.D.’ Kim and Adam Could Reunite Next Season and Fans Can’t Wait

A part of the One Chicago trio, Chicago PD came two years following the premiere of Chicago Fire and three years before Chicago Med first aired. Produced by the team of Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, Chicago PD, Fire and Med are each equipped with great casts and writing teams. There’s little doubt that the …

by Charlie Papp

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