In light of the protests aimed at fight-ing police brutality and racial injustice,including the most well-known Black Lives Matter movement that sparked debate and action around the world after US citizen George Floyd was killed by a cop in May 2020, season 8 of crime drama series Chicago PD (2014-now) isn’t only dedicated to addressing reallife events, but also tackling reform in the field. “We feel a sense of responsibility to discuss these ongoing issues, which is fun and challenging,” says Jason Beghe, who plays stubborn Detective Sergeant Henry “Hank” Voight.
Usually, Voight doesn’t think twice about breaking the rules and using excessive force to catch the bad guys. However, with protocols set in place and pressure from newly appointed Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller (Nicole Ari Parker, Giselle from 2017 in musical drama show Empire, 2015-2020), Voight is forced to reconsider his way of running the Intelligence Unit.
This story is from the 3 June 2021 edition of TVPlus - English.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the 3 June 2021 edition of TVPlus - English.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Rattle the cage!
Hlengi takes on the underworld as she fights the crooked court system that put stalker Amo back on the street.
Leaving with the Laan
Here's a peek at one of the local soaps who've been with tvplus on this fun-filled ride right from the start: 7de Laan.
Look both ways
Muvhango head writer Lynn Kekana shines a spotlight on the soap's bold past and its inspiring future.
Nurturer or murderer?
A mother's love, an act of desperation, or an act of evil? Nosipho makes a shocking choice that rocks the cradle.
The new guys
A Moroka heir and a rogue reporter are here to stir the pot in Generations: The Legacy!
Boss Betty!
uBettina Wethu Executive Producer Tshepiso Chikapa Phiri chats to us about how Betty can get ahead in business, and the business of TV.
SEA change
A corpse in a crop circle and a 17th century witch await DI Humphrey Goodman as he goes Beyond Paradise.
Hi Queenie
Princess Elizabeth is orphaned in 1547 and begins her trajectory to the throne in Becoming Elizabeth.
Real local flavour
Lorna Maseko uncovers South Africa’s best kept culinary secrets, from chokka to donkey milk chocolate.
Hands off daddy!
When wicked Melita blackmails Mr Kgomo into continuing their affair, Pax decides it’s time for a smackdown.
