‘Chicago Justice’ to have special March 1 preview following ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘PD’
NBC has a habit of going big when it comes to the Chicago franchise, and the same can officially be said now when it comes to the way in which they are launching “Chicago Justice” this March.
Today, the network announced that the new series will have a special preview airing on Wednesday, March 1 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern, following a crossover of “Chicago Fire” (8:00) and “Chicago PD” (9:00) that is going to flow into the new spin-off. This is a way to help launch “Justice” in the strongest way possible, and hopefully with an exciting and intense story that gives its cast some meaty material. Following the preview, the show will still premiere in its already-announced timeslot on Sunday, March 5 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
Just in case you haven’t had many opportunities yet to read up about the series and its characters, here is what the network had to say on that subject in a press release.
“At the center of the show is prosecutor Peter Stone (Philip Winchester), the ambitious Assistant State’s Attorney and Deputy Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau. Relentless in his quest for justice, it’s more than a job for Stone, it’s a purpose. Son of renowned New York City District Attorney Ben Stone (from ‘Law & Order’), Stone is shooting at a target that only he can see. This often puts him in direct conflict with Mark Jefferies (Carl Weathers), the Cook County State’s Attorney who sees the world through a political prism. While Jefferies believes that a good prosecutor gives the jury and the public a clear, clean and digestible narrative, Stone is convinced the law isn’t always best served in a sound bite. Together with their team, Stone and Jefferies strive to bring some much-needed justice to the city of Chicago.
“The team also includes Assistant State’s Attorney Anna Valdez (Monica Barbaro), a passionate newcomer, who’s more flexible and willing to bend the rules to get the right result; Laura Nagel (Joelle Carter), a tough-as-nails State’s Attorney Investigator that sees each case through the eyes of the victim; and Antonio Dawson (Jon Seda, formerly on ‘Chicago P.D.’), a level-headed and by-the-book detective turned Chief Investigator.”
Having Seda on the show is a nice hook for people who liked Antonio on “PD,” and in general this cast is full of popular familiar faces. Winchester’s a personal favorite, Carl Weathers is an icon, we loved Carter on “Justified,” and Barbaro is one of the standouts from this past season of “UnREAL.” This show is a chance to see many familiar faces in an exciting new setting. If it’s anything like the other editions of the “Chicago” franchise, odds are that you’re going to be happy with the results.
Excited for “Chicago Justice”? Let us know in the comments! Meanwhile, you can check out the latest trailer for the series below.