Ep 8. Different Mistakes

Different Mistakes is the eighth episode of the first season of the popular crime drama series, Chicago PD. The episode revolves around the team as they investigate the brutal murder of a local judge, who had been overseeing a high-profile case against a notorious drug lord, leaving the team to discover a possible conspiracy involving the city's legal and law enforcement systems.

Lieutenant Voight and his team are assigned to investigate the murder of Judge Jessica Platt who was shot twice outside her apartment in broad daylight. Detectives Lindsay and Dawson are on the case, and they soon realize that there is more to the crime than what meets the eye.

As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers that Judge Platt had taken a bribe in exchange for a lenient sentence for one of the drug lord's men. Her murder could have been a result of her decision to back out of the deal. The team also learns that the drug lord, who had been in custody, was released thanks to a corrupt lawyer. The team begins to suspect that there is a bigger conspiracy at play.

Meanwhile, Detective Dawson is dealing with personal issues at home, as his alcoholic and abusive father has been released from prison on parole. Dawson's father had been the reason for the troubled family history, and his release unsettles the family.

At the same time, Erin Lindsay, the newest member of the team, is struggling to fit in, and Halstead's friendship and support are what's keeping her in the team and Chicago.

The investigation into Judge Platt's murder takes twists and turns as the team digs deeper into the conspiracy. The team comes across a web of corruption that involves several high-ranking officials from the justice system. As they follow the leads, the detectives are shocked by the level of corruption and how deep the web goes.

Towards the end, the team approaches the corrupt lawyer, and while trying to get information, Voight threatens to do harm to the lawyer's daughter. Halstead and Lindsay, who had been tasked with keeping an eye on the lawyer, confront Voight, who defends his actions by stating that he only made empty threats to get information. Voight's behavior causes Lindsay to question his means of getting information, something that she seems to struggle with throughout the episode.

Different Mistakes is a riveting episode that offers a glimpse into the complexities of the Chicago justice system. The team's investigation exposes the depth of corruption in the city's legal system, and the lengths that people are willing to go to get what they want. The episode highlights the emotional turmoil that the detectives have to deal with, not only in their professional lives but also in their personal lives.

The episode packs many twists and turns and has moments of intense action and suspense that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Different Mistakes is a must-watch for fans of the show, and a perfect showcase of the top-notch writing and acting that the series is known for.