Chicago P.D. “No Way Out” and The Upstead of it All

Chicago P.D. “No Way Out” a frustrating, awfully nerve-wracking episode, but the final few moments with Upstead make it worthwhile.

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Chicago P.D. 4×23 “Fork in the Road” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Case Summary: When kids are overdosing and Bunny’s lover is murdered, the cases tie together in an unsurprising way. Erin makes the decision to accept a job with the FBI. Review | Analysis: Chicago P.D. is a show about good deeds, but at its core, it is a show about family. A family the Intelligence unit has formed through innate dedication to protecting one another. Whether it’s past, present, or future members,

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Chicago P.D. 4×22 “Army of One” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Case Summary: When a group of pedophiles are targeted and burned, the Intelligence unit must figure out who’s behind it. And since capital punishment is now illegal in Illinois, despite the fact that those burned are criminals, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s now a crime. Erin crosses a line and leaves her career in jeopardy. Review | Analysis: Chicago P.D. is a great show, but like anything in its genre,

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Chicago P.D. 4×21 “Fagin” Recap

Spoilers Ahead “Fagin”: an acute reminder of just how compelling this series can be. Case Summary: When a group of bank robbers turns out to be boys under the age of 15, it sends intelligence on a spiraling case to understand who’s controlling the operation. A new member temporarily joins the team, and Platt learns some inspiring information. Halstead celebrates his birthday, and Lindsay deals with the fallout of her actions,

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Chicago P.D. 4×18 “Little Bit of Light” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Heavy sigh. Case Summary: When a man who films crime scenes and sells them to news outlets dies, Intelligence must figure out who the culprit is. However, what they do come to find is that he was trying to protect a woman whose father had abused her. Voight makes one man’s life a little easier. Halstead and Lindsay take some time. And Kim’s sister visits. Review | Summary: It’s too hopeful

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Chicago P.D. 4×17 “Remember the Devil” Recap

Spoilers Ahead On a scale of one to 10, how heartbroken are our readers right now? Case Summary: When a young girl is found locked up in a secluded area, the Intelligence unit must track down the man who placed the Craigslist ad to lure her. Olinsky returns to work. Jay’s ex-wife (?!?!) returns. Review | Analysis: Chicago P.D. is far from perfect, in fact, its lack of continuity and the decision to

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Chicago P.D. 4×13 “I Remember Her Now” Recap

Spoilers Ahead  Raise your hand if the beginning of this episode made you extremely uncomfortable, but all the plaid made it somewhat better. Case Summary: When a 15-year-old is found brutally murdered, the unit learns that she comes from a school known for dealing with mischievous kids. In order to figure out what goes on behind closed doors, Jay must go undercover, where he’ll experience even more traumatic events. Review | Analysis: “I Remember Her

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Chicago P.D. 4×09 “Don’t Bury This Case” and 4×10 “Don’t Read the News” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Case(s) Summary: After Severide’s car is found at the scene of a hit and run, he becomes the suspect in what turns out to be Vehicular Homicide. Erin’s father comes into the picture. Burgess tries to settle in with Intelligence. Ruzek goes undercover. Most Noteworthy Performance:  If I had more time, I’d watch Chicago Fire because Taylor Kinney’s performances often leave me thoroughly impressed. And while this may be cheating

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Chicago P.D. 4×05 “A War Zone” Recap

Spoilers Ahead And all good things must come to an end. Case Summary: After Will Halstead calls in the unit to notify them of yet another overdose and a body’s later found, the unit scatters together to find the dealer. Tay’s sent back to her old unit. Jay gives Mouse his blessing to leave and Platt hands him the cleared record. Review | Analysis: “A War Zone” was solid, but

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Chicago P.D. 4×02 “Made A Wrong Turn” Recap

Spoilers Ahead There are serious issues in the world we shouldn’t have to deal with in 2016. Case Summary: When a woman goes missing, racial prejudices rise; thereby, forcing the unit to work extra hard in order to justly fight the crime in front of them while acknowledging the unfortunate issues the world still has. Jay and Erin officially move in together while Erin begins distancing herself from Voight. Tay

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Chicago P.D. 4×01 “The Silos” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Wouldn’t life be dandy if we just had all the answers in one episode? Case Summary: Burgess and her new partner Julie Tay (Li Jun Li) save a woman’s life while the Intelligence unit busts a drug case that involves another officer. Commander Crowley interrogated Voight and Lindsay in order to find out what happened to Justin’s killer’s body. Review | Analysis: “The Silos” wasn’t my favorite premiere

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Chicago P.D. 3×22 “She’s Got Us” Recap

Spoilers Ahead “There’s such a thing as having too much empathy. You leave nothing for yourself.” Case Summary: When an entire family is brutally murdered, their youngest daughter and the only survivor has seen who’s done it. The only problem is, she’s heavily traumatized and disoriented leaving it up to Dr. Charles, Lindsay, and Halstead to find ways to get through to her. And after the events from last week, Roman

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Chicago P.D. 3×19 “If We Were Normal” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Case Summary: When a disheveled female is found hiding out from a man she attempted to stab, the Intelligence unit learns she was held captive and sexually assaulted. When they eventually find the man responsible, they also learn he’s married to a woman who’d gone missing years ago with a different identity and he’s murdered another. After finally convincing Madison that she’s actually Jamie Lynne, she agrees to testify

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Chicago P.D. 3×18 “Kasual With a K” Recap

Spoilers Ahead Case Summary: When a crime breaks out at a Battered Women’s Shelter, it’s up to Intelligence unit to figure out who’s behind the crimes. And with the help of the head woman in charge Jessica surviving, it becomes much easier. Review | Analysis: Chicago P.D. is great for a number of reasons, but the reason I’ve stuck around for this long is because of how well the women

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Chicago P.D. 3×17 “Forty-Caliber Bread Crumb” Recap

Spoilers Ahead The backstory is always the most remarkable type of storytelling. Case Summary: When an operation goes south at Jay’s second job, Terry loses his life. The Intelligence unit questions Brianna and then learns the facility was bugged. And we get a little bit more on Jay’s past. Review | Analysis: Episodes that challenge the characters always manage to be the best. “Forty-Caliber Bread Crumb” took a man away

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Chicago P.D. 3×16 “The Cases That Need Be Solved” Recap

Spoilers Ahead “The Cases That Need to Be Solved” was undoubtedly one of the most powerful episodes in Chicago P.D. history. Case Summary: When a six-year-old boy is found brutally murdered in a park, the Intelligence goes through his father’s past life in a gang in order to find out if it’s one of the reasons. Antonio’s son is staying with him for a while. And we get a tiny

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