Chicago PD Season 12 Continues A Very Tired & Boring Trend

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As a long-time fan of “Chicago PD,” I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu with each new CI death that graces our screens. It seems like every season, we lose another character who could potentially add depth and intrigue to the plot, only to be replaced by yet another faceless informant who meets an untimely end.

Contains spoilers for “Chicago PD” Season 12, Episode 8 — “Penance” 

In the 8th episode of Season 12 titled “Penance” on “Chicago PD,” Gloria Perez (played by Yara Martinez), who was previously a criminal informant and suspect, met her tragic end. Interestingly, Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) was secretly involved with Gloria during Season 11 while protecting her. Unfortunately, Gloria’s past as the widow of a drug trafficker made her hands less than clean, but her death serves as a reminder of a common issue with “Chicago PD.” The show often resorts to killing off informants for heightened drama when they want to intensify a situation. Mortally wounded by gang members, Gloria breathed her last in Dante’s arms along a trail after choosing to sacrifice herself to save his life.

The series tends not to eliminate key characters frequently, possibly due to this being impractical for the show’s prolonged run. Instead, an alarming number of suspects or bystanders have met a grisly end regularly, which has gradually lost its impact on the narrative, leading viewers to question the point in becoming attached to these characters initially.

Gloria Perez is just one in a long line of CIs to die

Without a doubt, Gloria Perez isn’t the first Character in Investigations (CI) to pass away and she won’t be the last. However, “Chicago PD” has seen numerous notable characters come and go throughout its history, making it simple to recall a few unforgettable figures who will forever be missed.

In simpler terms, Anna Avalos, portrayed by Carmela Zumbado who is known for shows like “You” and others, is a beloved character among “Chicago PD” fans. Her death seems more like retribution towards Hank Voight (Jason Beghe). Unfortunately, another character who served as a surrogate daughter to Hank meets a violent end. Anna was killed in a friendly fire incident where she shot the leader of Los Temidos gang, and later was shot twice in the chest by Hailey Upton (Tracy Spirdakos) after accidentally wounding Hank. It’s disturbing that one of Hank’s surrogate daughters ends up killing another, but this plot twist is not fully developed before Hailey Upton departs from the series following Season 11.

Characters from the team who aren’t Intelligence Unit members – Nadia Decotis (Stella Maeve), Julie “Jules” Willhite (Melissa Sagemiller), and Alvin “Al” Olinsky (Elias Koteas) – have met tragic ends, often at the hands of criminal elements. These emotional moments from “Chicago PD” will undoubtedly linger in viewers’ minds. However, it’s the recurring deaths among Intelligence Unit members and the lost witnesses who keep appearing as blood trails that seem to be affecting the show’s overall quality.

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2024-11-22 03:59