The Uncertainty Principle: A Game-Changer in Chicago Justice

Yes, that was what acted as the hook - yet it was only one part of the story. For fans of great legal drama, the plot of “Uncertainty Principle” provoked a serious and honest discussion about what constitutes police brutality. Most of the attention when this installment aired went to Atwater's guest spot, and not undeservedly so LaRoyce Hawkins gave his best performance of last season in “Uncertainty Principle,” getting more screen time and better material than he did over on Chicago PD.

The episode works on multiple levels, making it one of Chicago Justice’s strongest episodes. In fact, we'd rank it as the second best of the run behind only “Friendly Fire.” The plot follows a crossover with a crossover guest appearance, as this episode centers on the prosecution of Chicago PD series regular Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) after a man he’d arrested later dies.

This installment sparked a serious and honest discussion about police brutality, making it a standout in the Chicago Justice series. With its complex characters and gripping storyline, “Uncertainty Principle” is an episode that fans will continue to revisit for years to come. If you want to rewatch this episode along with us, you can find Chicago Justice season 1 on iTunes and DVD.

In this summer of One Chicago breaks, we’re looking back at where it all began by rewatching the first seasons of our shows - and today we’re revisiting Chicago Justice season 1, episode 2. Read our retrospective as we rewatch Chicago Justice season 1, episode 2 and look back at where Chicago Justice began this summer.

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