Season 4 of the American police procedural drama TV series “Chicago P.D.” on NBC is currently on a midseason break following the airing of its fall finale episodes on November 16.
The seventh and eighth episodes of “Chicago P.D.” Season 4 were aired back-to-back for its fall finale, leaving some fans and critics to wonder whether the show is on the way out.
Contrary to the negative notions, “Chicago P.D.” is doing well in its ratings on its fourth season, averaging over six million viewers every episode. It is a spin-off series of “Chicago Fire” also on NBC and the fall finale episodes actually send off one character to another spin-off series titled “Chicago Justice.”
The second half of the show is set to premiere on January 4 with its ninth episode but instead of the possible spoilers for the upcoming episode, most of the talks about the TV series online is when would the show get its green light for Season 5.
The show’s viewership ratings have been very solid for the last several seasons, with the current chapter staying just as strong and premiering to an impressive audience of 6.87 million viewers, details Premiere Date.
Considering the popularity of “Chicago Fire,” and other related police procedural dramas, critics believe that “Chicago P.D.” will continue for years to come.
While there has not been any official news or statement from NBC on the fate of the show, they are optimistic that Season 5 will be commissioned and will air as scheduled next year. But then, first things first, viewers will have to see first Season 4B in all its glory.
A franchise success
All of NBC’s “Chicago” – related franchise series are very successful and “Chicago P.D.” is not an exception. Since the TV series premiered in 2014, it has enjoyed a warm reception and critical acclaim.
The last episode before the break focused on the Chicago PD dealing with an expert sniper, the departure of Antonio Dawson, played by Jon Seda, and Bunny’s father coming to town and looking to meet Lindsay Erin, played by Sophia Bush.
Episode 8, entitled “A Shot Heard Round the World” featured a highly trained killer whose targets were the members of the Chicago Police Department.
The killer managed to kill two officers, making all the others realize that they were dealing with a dangerous man, one who is a veteran assassin, details the International Business Times.
The intelligence department looked to the latest known offenders who had threatened the police in the past.
Sergeant Hank Voight, played by Jason Beghe, also worked to keep the case contained as they dealt with the state’s ever-present war against the police.
Meanwhile, Lindsay Erin also confronted Antonio about his new position during the episode. Actor Jon Seda is only contracted to appear in eight episodes of “Chicago P.D.” Season 4 which means that the fall finale episode marked his official send-off as he moves towards “Chicago Justice.”
Dealing with an extremely young suspect
Episode 7, entitled “300,000 likes” saw Hank Voight calling the team to investigate the homicide involving the only witness to a suspected serial rapist.
It turns out that the witness was the only one who had information on the rape and murder case against an extremely young suspect in Oliver Tuxhorn, played by Gus Halper.
The investigating team from Chicago P.D. probed his family and their finances to determine whether he was paid to take out the witness and throw the case in shambles.
In the same episode, Stone, played by Philip Winchester offered Antonio a job as the lead investigator for the state attorney’s office. His sister Gabby from the spin-off TV series “Chicago Fire,” will also make a cameo to talk to him about the job offer
The side story involving Antonio will be a major player in another spinoff TV series entitled, “Chicago Justice.”