Where to start withChicago Fire
3 versions · originally a series, 2012
Themes: Heroism, Sacrifice, Brotherhood, Teamwork, High-stakes situations.
Start with Chicago P.D. (Dick Wolf, 2014) — the series. Chicago Fire exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a series in 2012; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Chicago franchise delivers a visceral, high-stakes exploration of the city's essential public servants and their interconnected, adrenaline-fueled professional lives.
✦ Most fans start here
Chicago P.D. (2014)
The original tv
Chicago Fire
Derek Haas · Series · 2012
Chicago Fire (2012) serves as the foundational entry, focusing on the harrowing daily operations and personal bonds of Firehouse 51’s brave firefighting, rescue, and paramedic teams in high-stress environments.
2014 series
✦ Start hereChicago P.D.
Dick Wolf · Series · 2014
Chicago P.D. (2014) shifts the perspective to the intense, gritty world of District 21, highlighting the complex dynamics and moral challenges faced by uniformed officers and specialized police units.
2015 series
Chicago Med
Dick Wolf · Series · 2015
Chicago Med (2015) pivots to the medical frontlines, offering an emotional, fast-paced look at the courageous doctors managing the chaotic, high-pressure environment of the city’s most explosive emergency hospital.
Common questions
What order should I watch Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med?
You should watch them in their release order starting with Chicago Fire in 2012, followed by Chicago P.D. in 2014, and Chicago Med in 2015. These series share a connected universe, so following the premiere dates ensures you see the crossover events and character introductions in the correct sequence.
Is Chicago P.D. a direct spin-off of Chicago Fire?
Yes, Chicago P.D. is a spin-off of Chicago Fire. It debuted in 2014, two years after the premiere of Chicago Fire. The series focuses on the police department within the same city, frequently featuring crossover episodes where characters from both shows interact to solve cases.
How do Chicago Med and Chicago Fire relate to each other?
Chicago Med is part of the same television franchise as Chicago Fire. It premiered in 2015, expanding the universe to include the city's medical professionals. Characters from Chicago Fire often appear in Chicago Med when emergency services require hospital intervention, maintaining a consistent narrative thread across the different shows.
Should I watch Chicago P.D. if I enjoyed the intensity of Chicago Fire?
If you enjoyed the high-stakes environment of Chicago Fire, you should watch Chicago P.D. because it maintains a similar tone and setting. Both shows are part of the same production franchise, allowing for shared storylines and character appearances that build upon the world established in Chicago Fire.