'Chicago Justice' and 3 Other 'Chicago' Franchise Projects, Ranked by IMDb
From a show that only lasted one season to the Chicago franchise's biggest triumph.
The Chicago franchise is one of NBC's most successful projects. The series focuses on four city departments in Chicago, Illinois.
Dick Wolf, a crime drama specialist, created a TV universe in which characters – firefighters, police officers, doctors, and lawyers – intersect in the line of duty and beyond.
4. 'Chicago Justice', 2017
IMDb Score: 6.8/10
Chicago Justice tells about the work of the Chicago prosecutor's office and its trials. The series focuses on investigating and criticizing problems in the justice system, such as corruption and media influence.
Unlike other shows in the franchise, it has fewer main characters. Among them are assistant prosecutors Peter Stone and Anna Valdez, as well as detectives from Chicago P.D.
Chicago Justice is the only franchise spin-off that was canceled after the first season.
3. 'Chicago Med', 2015-...
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
The third installment of the franchise, Chicago Med, follows the lives of doctors at a city hospital. The series depicts their professional and personal lives, including complex medical cases and ethical dilemmas.
Like its predecessors, the show is known for its realism, including the absence of "magic cures" and detailed depictions of medical procedures.
While Chicago Med is integrated into the franchise's larger universe through crossovers, it can also be considered an independent project.
2. 'Chicago Fire', 2012-...
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
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The show depicts the daily lives of the employees of Firehouse 51.
The plot centers on the conflict between Lieutenant Matthew Casey and Kelly Severide, the head of the brigade, who blame each other for the death of a colleague. Peter Mills, a newcomer who dreams of becoming a firefighter like his father, tries to join the team.
The show provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of a rare profession where rescuers usually don't have time to form personal connections with those they help.
Chicago Fire combines scenes of the characters working to eliminate emergency situations with scenes of their personal lives. To ensure authenticity, Chicago firefighter Anthony Ferraris served as a consultant and also played a role in the show.
1. 'Chicago P.D.', 2014-...
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
Chicago P.D. follows the detectives of the 21st District. Led by the tough Sergeant Hank Voight, the team investigates crimes ranging from drug trafficking to murder.
Chicago P.D. does not idealize the police. Instead, it shows their problems, including corruption, abuse, and personal trauma. To ensure authenticity, the creators brought in real detectives as consultants who also played episodic roles.
