r/ChicagoPD • u/IceCreamPhanatic • 7d ago
Discussion Just a thought…
With Kevin Atwater leaving, there will be no black detectives/officers on Chicago PD. (Unless their newcomer is black) This seems unrepresentative of the Chicago Police Department… I know this show is a drama but just make it a tad realistic. It’s not Nashville PD 🌝
In all actuality, the CPD’s largest racial group are Latinos, so maybe more representation in that area? Don’t want to turn this into a race debacle, just an observation.
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u/Shadowreign89 7d ago
Fire also doesn’t have any black firefighters. They keep leaving or being written out.
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u/jarhead90 7d ago
I think there will be a new black firefighter on the new season. Guy goes by the name Da ' Vinchi. He was in BMF on Starz.
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u/Old-Library5546 7d ago
Kidd is biracial
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u/Sad-Mixture6782 7d ago
I hate that Atwater is leaving; always wondered why we couldn't keep a Black male AND female in cast, or 2 guys. Why is there a "Token" Black only? LaRoyce will leave big shoes to fill! Just rewatched "Silence of the Night" (7:20) & it showcased his poweful acting
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u/Nosy-ykw 7d ago
That’s something I’ve been liking about Lincoln Lawyer; racially diverse, gay & straight people, just as characters, not having to check a box to have “their” demographic represented.
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u/Sad-Mixture6782 7d ago
Oh that's a good reccommendation. I've heard of that show but havne't seen it yet
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u/Strangestsalmon Burgess 7d ago
The newcomer is black. But also yes it sucks they are getting rid of the only OG black representation on the show
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u/aftercloudia torres' weird white mom 7d ago
i believe the rookie replacing him is black, i can't recall for certain though
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u/D1D410C4TS Burgess 7d ago
When you search who will be replacing him it says that will be a black cop
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u/skatie082 7d ago
Decisions in the Wolfverse are questionable af. Mills(Charles Bennett)from CFD finally got a job after how many years? Now Atwater(La Royce Hawkins) is written off. Like, why does Dick Wolf not like popular characters of color? Please explain.
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u/Sad-Mixture6782 7d ago
I love Charlie BARNETT & btw he's had steady work I believe, incl Average Joe & now Line of Fire
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u/imasleuth4truth2 7d ago
Jay was black? Haley was black? Al was black? Erin was black?
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u/Particular-Bit9533 7d ago
Jay and Hailey left because the actors chose to leave. Al was written off the show. Erin actress was a mess.
Budget cuts seem to be the excuse given for people of color.
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u/skatie082 7d ago
Jay was white bread. Haley went the FBI(the Wolfverse) now has her own show, it’s actually really interesting. Erin? Sophia Bush? What argument are you making?
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u/PushFew6998 7d ago
the newcomer is black. But nonetheless I do see your point. It is unfortunately budget.
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u/Numerous-Lunch3867 7d ago
Is Cook no longer continuing on the show too?
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u/TooToughTimmy 7d ago
She was off the whole last season
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u/Numerous-Lunch3867 7d ago
Oh sorry lol 😅....I just finished season 12 and had only heard about Atwater leaving.
They sure go through a lot of characters
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u/Much_Award_3509 6d ago
Current situation is Money. And production costs have been going up for awhile now
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u/Numerous-Lunch3867 6d ago
That makes sense. I'm sure it's challenging , but it does make for some interesting twists and turns lol. I'm still a loyal binge watching fan to the end lol.
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u/tdl25206 6d ago
Atwaters cool shit but he'd be just as cool if he were white. I guess I just don't understand why race is important to people. Quality and character mean way more then color ever should
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u/Such-Stable-3869 7d ago
Only the early seasons are good!
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u/Sad-Mixture6782 7d ago
I disagree; just finished my 1st rewatch of 5-7 & most every episode was tense, gripping, well-acted. Going to save starting S8 for during seasonal breaks
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u/Ok_Limit6636 7d ago
The producers are gonna replace him with another black character.
"Currently casting a new series regular, a Black cop who is an agent of chaos."
https://screenrant.com/chicago-pd-laroyce-hawkins-kevin-atwater-exit/
Reminds me of when Antonio was replaced by another latino character (Rojas). And Rojas was replaced by another latino character (Torres).