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And I have thoughts. I’ve been a forever fan of the Law & Order franchise, and over the last 5 years or so, I've just been watching out of habit, not because it’s good, especially SVU. I’m not a person who can pick up a new show and start watching. I will watch the same series over and over again almost out of comfort, but I’m so glad I took the leap and started CPD. My immediate thought was, why is the quality of storytelling and writing so much better with this series than, say, the beloved SVU? Is it the quality of writers, producers, or even actors? I’m so invested in these characters that I can’t say that about the other shows, maybe not even the queen Olivia Benson. The development of this show is fantastic, and in my opinion, it is still going strong after all these years on the air. I’ve not completely caught up in real time, so I can’t comment on the current season. But now loving this show, do I start Fire and Med?

PLEASE move away from character-centric episodes. It’s completely fine to have one character lead an episode, but the rest of the cast should still feel equally involved. One of the biggest strengths of earlier seasons (S1–5) was how interconnected everyone felt. The episodes felt like an ensemble. I GET IT budget blah blah but holy shit FIND A WAY TO KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE ENTERTAINED AND HOOKED YK???

Look at MED (at least from the episodes I’ve watched- sorry I haven’t watched it all lol so just correct me) they consistently balance multiple storylines so every character still feels present and relevant in each episode. We also need more scenes from the characters’ personal lives. There’s been 13 seasons and i still feel like idk what each of the OG characters love/like/are interested in. If viewers can’t connect with the characters outside of work, it becomes harder to stay invested.

And please bring back more character interactions and relationships (mainly platonic). The friendships, banter, mentorships, and team dynamics used to make the show feel alive (similar to the vibes of the Rookie but it can be more serious since it is CPD). Maybe add back in the “end of the episode” bar scenes/ the team hanging out somewhere IDK JUST. DO. SOMETHING. Every episode should feel like the WHOLE cast matters. And if someone has to be missing because of budget or scheduling, at least continue or explain their storyline in the next episode. WE NEED CONTINUITY (especially with the whole Atwater/Ruzek storylines!!!).

I also just want to say. I did enjoy every episode this season (I would not rate one episode less than an 8/10 imo). I like the new character Imani and found her storyline interesting fs. What pissed me off was the lack of continuity, the lack of the COMPLETE TEAM, HELL even the lack of the crazy (s1-5) version of Hank Voight that we got a glimpse of in the finale. I DO NOT LIKE THE CENTRICS. Ok that’s it I need to stop or else I’ll keep going.

Also if yall wanna add anything or correct me plz do! Hopefully the writers see this 😣

I mean not put it on paper that it was Shari?

It seemed like he was very subtly shaking his head no as Imani was asking him. Anyone else get that impression?

i really don’t get why roy’s death was such a big deal to everyone. just finished episode 4 and everyone’s overreacting, except voight. jay has been getting on my nerves since i started but this was the straw for me. LIKE BRO YOU WEREN’T THERE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. hailey got herself into the position she was in…

I think we all agree the show hasn’t been what it once was (tho we all love it still). But I think Voight using that dudes head as a doorstop is a good sign for next season. Bring back wildcard Hank, go back to him being a loose cannon. Let him cover up for his team doing shady stuff.

I guess they may have felt it was getting repetitive with Hanks job always being in question, but I would take that formula over the current arcs.

I think it was no coincidence that Hank went back to John Wick mode to end the season.

I just love 💕 Chicago PD..and have been loyal from day #1..but the addition of Benjamin Levy Aguilar & Arienne Mandi is special..and u hope they are recognized & continue to get projects.

S13E21: Born or Made

Airdate: May 13, 2026

Synopsis: When a key witness refuses to cooperate, the Intelligence Unit is forced to rethink their strategy to locate a fleeing suspect. Imani must confront her past before it's too late.

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I watched all three - I liked them all but definitely there was the good, better, best.

PD gets my good rating -

MED gets my better rating -

And by FAR, FIRE gets the BEST - and I have even gotten away from liking Fire all that much

Why - it got me so involved that now I cannot wait to find out what happened in the next opening season - just the way they did it at the end made one think now WHO might not be coming back because they met their maker?!?

Here's some that I want

1 more relationships for Imani like not just voight have her have more friendships (like her and kim the only females)

2 maybe not so many character centered episodes

3 continutation like if something happens don't skip over it and pretend it didn't happen next episode

4. Explore Imani and torres I think they have great chemistry

5. More about atwater and his baby

I feel like its April's Fools Day. Was that really the finale? Man has the writing gone downhill.

was that not al in the train station wtf am i tweaking

just wondering because of these recent 1 season characters I feel she will because they’ll built a lot into her character and a relationship with voight and a building one with torres but what you think?

I never paid much attention to Adam doing hot pursuits in his Jeep until I recently became a Jeep owner. There’s no way that could happen. My traction control light comes if I go around a turn faster than 15 mph. 😂

EXCLUSIVE: NBC’s three Chicago series will have their leads in place when they return in the fall as Chicago Med‘s S. Epatha Merkerson and Oliver Platt, Chicago Fire*‘*s Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo as well as Chicago P.D.’s Jason Beghe are all locked in to continue on their shows.

Tomorrow is the finale!! Is it me, or does it seem so quiet leading up to the finale, and even the prior episode. Just seems like it's just another episode, tying up the arc. Usually we get some interviews a week or two prior, mainly with Jason, or, other cast mates. Even the showrunner, Gwen will give an interview. Maybe an articles promoting it. No one from the One Chicago franchise was even at the NBC Upfronts this past Monday. I know maybe they don't go every year. Two years ago there was a ton of interviews-late night, morning shows, the Upfronts. Seems like they almost are sweeping it under the rug, and let's concentrate on next season. What do you think? The whole season there wasn't a whole lot of fanfare, and the finale reflects it.