Chicago P.D., a popular police procedural drama, is part of the One Chicago franchise, is known for its intense story telling and complex characters which is a favorite among many television viewers. It consistently provides high quality content.
Impact of Scheduling Changes
Chicago P.D., along with the rest of One Chicago franchise, was recently affected by scheduling changes because of President Joe Biden's farewell speech. This sudden change impacted the planned release of new episodes and caused them to air repeats instead and pushing all new content by one week. This last-minute change created an alteration in the order of episodes to viewers frustration who had been looking forward to that weeks release.
New Episodes
The newest episodes from the shows will now air on Wednesday January 22 with previous content airing as repeats for January 15, These decisions was done in an effort to stay consistent with the storyline to viewers of all shows in the One Chicago Franchise so there is continuity for all. These shifts may require those looking to watch, plan accordingly.
Upcoming Crossover Event
The most anticipated three show crossover event with all the shows Chicago Fire, Chicago Med , and Chicago PD is still on the books and currently will still air on January 29. A major focus has gone to that event as the date nears.
The Three-Part Crossover
This year’s three part crossover storyline includes a large scale emergency due to a gas explosion that impacts each area with heroes of the series that the audiences know and have come to love. The new schedule will now change the viewing lineup with Chicago Fire airing before Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. finishing off the action-packed series. This is the first crossover in the series for 5 years.
Episode Content of Chicago PD
While fans patiently waited for the return of all shows Chicago P.D.'s previous winter premiere gave viewers a focus on Officer Cook's backstory and her strong talents with hints that will show challenges with her life ahead. While many have speculated and pondered on past plot points that they had hoped for answers too many characters were given space to show more in season 12.
Upcoming Storylines
The next new episode of “Chicago P.D." titled “Zoe” will create disruption within the lives of Detective Ruzek and his partner Detective Burgess and explore deeper into their home life as the police investigate a serious emotional situation involving a missing young girl. Ruzek’s dad will also reappear after some time bringing all sorts of new layers to the shows structure.
Explored Themes and Character Growth
In Season 12 of Chicago P.D., more characters are showing the audiences deeper layers of their lives. There are also major components focusing on power struggles in each location with a close look at the human conditions.
Ruzek and Burgess: Personal Struggles
A focus of the show will now center around both Ruzek and Burgess and the challenges that are in the path as they prepare for their impending nuptials. They also struggle with professional challenges with internal conflicts within the organization. As well they have personal conflict with the young girl's story touching on things they also deal with in raising Makayla.
Other Key Elements and Stories
All three shows also will showcase many more personal stories where ethical, moral challenges also come into play. Viewers can anticipate the high drama with action all mixed together showcasing familiar faces while also focusing on those stories to become more meaningful as the shows progress.
Viewing and Catch Up Opportunities
Despite being pushed off air for a week. These delays may create opportunities to catch up on all previous seasons. "Peacock," a streaming service from NBC provides a method of accessing older content of not only Chicago P.D. but both the other One Chicago franchises. The NBC app allows viewers a method for getting all available new material as soon as they have premiered.
Stream Options
Viewers are provided methods to both view previously aired material and also new content through various outlets. Peacock will contain older shows while NBC channels provide immediate access to current shows with the ease of multiple formats being provided to catch up with all your favorite series.
Key Takeaways
- The One Chicago lineup including Chicago P.D. was affected by a week delay because of a broadcast for President Biden’s speech,
- All the One Chicago shows are set to return on January 22nd for new episodes, followed by a major cross over event on the 29th.
- Chicago P.D’s episodes will explore both professional and personal lives of core cast members such as the detectives Ruzek and Burgess.
- New episodes will feature the return of Ruzek’s dad. And bring conflict through the lens of a major personal situation with their family dynamics being explored.
- Viewers can continue to watch past seasons using the Peacock streaming app which also helps keep you updated on all related material.