Favor, Affection, Malice Or Ill-willchicago P.d... May 2026

Beyond the emotional central case, the episode marked significant shifts for the Intelligence Unit's roster:

: Despite the team solving the original murder—which turned out to be a case of "wrong place, wrong time" during a gang conflict—the State's Attorney insists on prosecuting Clark. Clark is eventually arrested for solicitation of murder and faces a ten-year sentence. Subplots and Character Developments Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-WillChicago P.D...

The episode's primary storyline follows Donald Clark, a grieving father whose 22-year-old daughter, Rebecca, was murdered. Frustrated by a lack of evidence that allowed the suspected killer to remain free, Clark attempts to hire a hitman to execute his own version of justice. Beyond the emotional central case, the episode marked

: In a noble gesture, Kenny Rixton—who had been filling Ruzek's spot—decides to take a different position in the Gang Intelligence Unit. He does this specifically to allow Ruzek to return to his old desk in Intelligence. Frustrated by a lack of evidence that allowed

The phrase "Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-Will" is traditionally part of the taken by judges or officials, promising to act impartially "without favor, affection, malice, or ill-will". The title serves as a direct commentary on the episode’s theme: the difficulty of maintaining objective legal "justice" when faced with the raw, personal emotions of "vengeance".

: After a long undercover assignment, Adam Ruzek returns to the 21st District. Initially, Voight punishes him for his unannounced departure by demoting him to patrol duty on the graveyard shift.

D. episode, such as the storyline involving Ruzek's father ? Chicago PD: Favor, Affection, Malice Or Ill-Will - IMDb