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The Chicago Code

The Chicago Code

20117.51 Season13 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The series follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime on the streets and try to expose political corruption within the city.

Created by Christal Henry
Written by Christal Henry
Produced by Tim Minear
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Teresa Colvin

Todd Williams

Todd Williams

Isaac Joiner

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Jarek Wysocki

Billy Lush

Billy Lush

Liam Hennessey

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Caleb Evers

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Alderman Ronin Gibbons

Devin Kelley

Devin Kelley

Vonda Wysocki

Themes & Keywords

corruptionchicago, illinoispolicepolitical corruptionpolice procedural

About The Chicago Code

The Chicago Code is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of corruption, chicago, illinois, police, political corruption, police procedural. Created by Christal Henry, it stars Jennifer Beals, Todd Williams, Jason Clarke. The series follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime on the streets and try to expose political corruption within the city.

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