Roundup: New Chicago-Centered TV Shows Debut

Chicago Justice
Courtesy NBC Universal
Chicago Justice
Courtesy NBC Universal

Roundup: New Chicago-Centered TV Shows Debut

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The city of Chicago is the focal point for a growing number of procedural TV dramas, the most recent addition being Chicago Justice. Fox has also added a Chicago based show to its lineup, APB, and there’s a new Chicago based comedy on NBC, Superior Donuts.

NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and assistant editor of the AV Club Danette Chavez discuss why Chicago has become an increasingly popular TV character.