Chicago P.D., which has often been criticized as been cop propaganda (copaganda), is introducing a new key role as the show looks to incorporate police reform.

Nicole Ari Parker will be joining the eighth season as Deputy Superintendent Samatha Miller. The character is described as “a progressive, ardent proponent of police reform” who wants to help Voight (Jason Beghe) and Intelligence “adapt to the new reality but will not tolerate breaches of the new police guidelines and protocols.”

As reported by Deadline, in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, the topic is set to addressed by most of the police procedurals in their new seasons. “Chicago P.D.‘s central character Detective Sergeant Hank Voight has been among those singled out for his violent methods that include breaking fingers with pliers and putting guns in the mouths of criminals,” says the trade publication. ‘Parker’s Miller is expected to rein in that behavior and hold Voight and his team accountable by imposing high professional standards.’

Originally a spinoff of Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. has been renewed for three more seasons. The role would keep Parker at NBC in the meantime, where she is tied to the Black family drama pilot, At That Age. The status of the pilot and development of the show is unknown due to the production impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

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