Chicago P.D. (2014)
Kernel Score: 90% · 2,541 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2014-01-08
Seasons: 13 · 255 episodes
Is Chicago P.D. worth watching?
Worth watching. A gritty Chicago cop procedural that mixes case-of-the-week action with ongoing personal drama. It's well-made, fast and easy to keep watching, if not groundbreaking.
Watch it if you
- like network cop dramas
- enjoy shows set in the same universe as Chicago Fire
- want easy weeknight episodes
Skip it if you
- want slow, novelistic crime TV
- dislike formulaic procedurals
Best for: Weeknight comfort viewing
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Chicago P.D.
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Peacock, YouTube TV, USA Network
- Free with ads: Spectrum On Demand, NBC
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
Chicago P.D. parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Chicago P.D. is a TV-14 police drama covering organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Police drama covering major offenses including organized crime and high-profile murders.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Storylines involve drug trafficking as a major crime focus.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Chicago P.D.
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- Chicago Fire (2012) — 90%: Same universe, firefighters instead of cops
- Chicago Med (2015) — 91%: Same universe, hospital drama
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) — 88%: Gritty police drama with ongoing storylines
- Blue Bloods (2010) — 88%: Family-centered police drama
- Bosch: Legacy (2022) — 88%: Detective drama with a moral edge
- Criminal Minds (2005) — 90%: Case-driven crime show with intense stakes
Cast
- Jason Beghe as Hank Voight
- Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess
- Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater
- Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Dante Torres
- Arienne Mandi as Eva Imani
- Amy Morton as Trudy Platt
Chicago P.D. FAQ
Is Chicago P.D. worth watching?
Worth watching. A gritty Chicago cop procedural that mixes case-of-the-week action with ongoing personal drama. It's well-made, fast and easy to keep watching, if not groundbreaking.
Where can I watch Chicago P.D.?
In the US you can stream Chicago P.D. on Prime Video, Fubo, Peacock, YouTube TV and USA Network, watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and NBC and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Chicago P.D. OK for kids?
Chicago P.D. is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Chicago P.D. is a TV-14 police drama covering organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses.
What shows are like Chicago P.D.?
If you liked Chicago P.D., try Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Law & Order: Organized Crime and Blue Bloods.