One of the longest-running franchises on television is Dick Wolf‘s Windy City One Chicago universe, which includes Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. In the aftermath of all three shows ending their respective seasons for the 2024/2025 broadcast lineup, it was revealed that NBC gave all the One Chicago shows new season orders. However, the renewals did not come without a catch: budget cuts. These budget cuts are rumored to affect shows like Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire, which will look to minimize production expenses by reducing how much screen time certain series regulars have going forward. Despite this controversial decision, the streaming numbers for Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire have seen a streaming spike.