Too much of everything

Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

I loved this Chicago cop show which combined impeccable and compelling acting, crafty writing, well conceived plots and amazing Chicago shots foregrounding the city's splendid and diverse neighborhoods. The show also has a nice soundtrack and showcases music of Chicago locals including Smashing Pumpkins. I loved the characters and the short interludes detailing Chicago's notorious crime syndicates, institutions and neighborhoods from China Town to Pilson to boys Town. And Beales really pulls it off as the female lead in this show. Her characterization is cool and collected yet tough as nails. Her biracial identity certainly speaks the rich racial and ethnic history embodied by the shows characters. This doesn't present the real problems and complex multiple perspectives of The Wire but nevertheless, it provides an entertaining and reasonably realistic view of the city and its corrupt alderman and political system. Such a shame that it was taken off the air. It was brilliant!

I loved this show. It was a cop show, sure, and there are plenty out there but it was different than everything else and it's quite hard to explain. The story line had me pulled in right away. To be honest I didn't watch much television at the time so I had no clue it was on till I spotted my father watching it. I was pulled in by the first few minutes. The thing I loved the most was the relationship with everyone in the show. My favorites were when Jarek Wysocki and Teresa Colvin got together, they were so calm and pulled a joke here and there, giving off a brother-sister relationship. And let's not forget about Jarek and Caleb's relationship. In my eyes it was slightly a father-son but also a brother-brother relationship. They continually bantered, making the atmosphere light. But it could change in a second. It had it's fair share of action, balancing everything out. There's not much I can say there without giving it away. But all in all this show was amazing and I'm extremely sad that they cut it.

I didn't watch this show much when it started but after I caught a few episodes here and there throughout the season, I wish I had watched the entire season. I found each of the episodes I watched to be very entertaining and exciting. I watched the last 4 or 5 episodes regularly, which was very easy since I was watching House in the time slot immediately before Chicago Code. While watching the final episodes, particularly the episodes during the last 2 weeks of the season, I couldn't help feeling extremely frustrated that the show had been cancelled by Fox. I think it had a lot of promise and that promise was thrown aside. I wish that Fox would have taken a chance on a show like this and ditched some of the stupid reality shows that seem to permeate every network's schedule now-a-days. Hopefully Fox will replace it with an equally entertaining or more exciting show next season and not more of that BS reality garbage. R.I.P. The Chicago Code

Delroy Lindo makes it for me - he definitely demonstrates that a character can be both slithery and seductive (dare I say EVIL?), just like T-Bag in Prison Break.I appreciate the potential for cutting character development between the prime detective and his (potentially) ever-changing partner, but I still reserve judgment on the female lead. She definitely deserves the chance to prove herself (JB needs to dissolve type-casting), but her physical presence so far does not match what her Chicago Code job description demands.The plots are engaging, and the corruption believable. Thus far I am engaged, and I am sincerely rooting that the show continues to be WOWable.