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Why You Should Watch Chicago P.D.

Guns, guys and a whole lot of action make this one awesome show.

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The first time I saw something about "Chicago PD" I was a freshman in college. It was a preview for the show's series premiere on NBC -- and I remember it because it followed suit to a "Law & Order: SVU" episode. Since the show premiered in January of 2014, it's spanned 3 seasons (a 4th will be premiering in September!) and a whole lot of fans like me.

I managed to get my sister tuned in, and now even my mom watches it with me. Since I'm now officially all caught up on every episode, allow me to give you the many reasons why you too should be watching this amazing show.


The city.

Yes, they actually do film there and it's the coolest set you could imagine. The skyline, the city life and the lights all make the show seem that much more real. Plus they've had episodes in the snow and rain. Talk about dedication.

The characters.


From tough-as-nails Hank Voight to sassy Erin Lindsay, there's a favorite character just waiting for you to love. Each one brings a different perspective to the Intelligence Unit and will really draw you in with their background stories.

The action.


You've got Jay Halstead who will throw a punch faster than you can, while Alvin Olinsky moves so silently you won't even know he's there. Anyone in the 21st District will hurt you if you give them a reason to, so watch your back.

The drama.

From undercover missions to covert ops, CPD has been in so many scary and suspenseful situations. It definitely keeps you guessing to see who will come out alive -- and who won't survive.

The one-liners (and every other funny moment).

Sergeant Trudy Platt (shown above) has the best sarcastic snippets ever; but paired with the slight stupidity of Adam Ruzek or the naiveness of Kim Burgess, it's television gold.

The cast.

I mean, look at them. How could you not wanna see these guys in action?


The heart.

Once you've seen a few episodes, you'll immediately become attached. Part of that is due to the immense camaraderie you see onscreen. They all have each other's backs and stick together no matter what. It's hard not to cry when they do, or get angry when something goes wrong for them. You're with them the whole way through, and that's pretty cool.

The crossovers.

"Chicago P.D" has done crossover episodes with"Law & Order: SVU" as well as "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago Med." So, if you're a fan of Taylor Kinney (aka the future Mr. Lady Gaga), Mariska Hargitay ("SVU's" Olivia Benson) or Torrey DeVitto (Melissa from "Pretty Little Liars") sharing the screen with Sophia Bush (also known as Brooke Davis from "One Tree Hill") and Jason Beghe ("Californication") then you'll absolutely love seeing these shows come together for epic events. You can see all your favorite actors take down criminals together. What's more fun than that?

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