Chicago P.D. Season 12: Did Episode 5’s Most Gruesome Scene Push Things Too Far?

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As a longtime viewer of “Chicago P.D.”, I must say that the gruesome scene involving Liam Marks in episode 5 of season 12 was certainly one for the books. It’s not every day you see someone waterboarded to death with honey, and it definitely left an indelible mark on my memory.

Contains spoilers for “Chicago P.D.” Season 12, Episode 5 — “Water and Honey”

Kiana Cook (played by Toya Turner), who’s just starting out, has had an extremely challenging initiation at Intelligence. As a newcomer on “Chicago P.D.”, she’s been through a lot, but her resilience is what helped her endure a particularly intense encounter during her initial field assignment with the force.

In Episode 5 of Season 12, titled “Water and Honey,” Detective Cook delves into a complex case where three teenage girls, Lucy Talsman, Jess Marks (played by Vienna Weaver), and Willow Hughes (portrayed by Sara Lewis), who have previous juvenile records, are suspected of murdering Jess’ uncle, Liam Marks. Each girl has been subjected to some form of abuse and resorted to taking matters into their own hands. However, the situation takes a tragic turn when Lucy is found dead. The case progresses, revealing its intricacies in true “Chicago P.D.” style, but not before Cook and his team discover a shocking scene – Marks sitting in his chair within the house he shared with Lucy. The girls had allegedly killed him by waterboarding him with honey, resulting in a grisly sight that is far from pleasant.

In the unflinching style that characterizes it, “Chicago P.D.” vividly portrays Marks’ lifeless visage, with flies swarming near his open mouth, eyes gazing vacantly into nothingness. This chilling scene is among the most disturbing in drama history, a testament to the show’s fearless approach to provoking and unsettling its audience. However, one might question if the graphic violence surpassed acceptable limits this time around.

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Did the scene go too far?

On the TV series “Chicago P.D.”, gunfire is common and character deaths occur frequently. They often face assault, like when longtime character Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) was close to being murdered during Season 8. Sometimes they even lose their lives. For example, fellow longtime character Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) tragically lost his only son to crime and found him in a car trunk. Although the death of Liam Marks is particularly gruesome, it isn’t exceptionally cruel when considering what other characters have endured. However, it stands out as one of the most disturbing corpses ever depicted on the show.

After all, audience members likely remember the time Nadia Decotis (Stella Maeve) was killed on-screen, the moment when Alvin Olinsky (Elias Koteas) was beaten to death in prison, or even when Anna Avalos (Carmela Zumbado) was shot to death at the end of Season 9. So it’s a gruesome move — but it’s not the most disgusting or even horrifying thing “P.D.” fans have been subjected to. They have thick skins, after all — just like the cops who patrol the mean streets of Chicago.

The scene speaks volumes about the characters

The officers’ responses to Liam Marks’ fly-infested corpse are striking in their nonchalance, as they continue their work, discussing the scene and readying the body for removal. This gives the impression that they have become desensitized to such gruesome sights due to their long years of service, making it seem like just another routine day at work for them on “Chicago P.D.

As a gamer, I can’t help but feel a strange mix – sadness and understanding, yet also left puzzled about how I should truly react. It’s simpler to remain indifferent, avoiding the harsh reality of Marks’ gruesome demise, despite his villainous nature. Yet, this response mirrors decades of desensitization in my law enforcement career.

Ultimately, you’re dealing with “Chicago P.D.”, a series that doesn’t flinch from graphic scenes. In fact, such scenes might sometimes be fitting or appreciated. It’s important to note that this show has never been one to avoid depictions of violence.

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2024-10-25 07:59