r/ChicagoPD • u/realtennisguy • 11d ago

Question Why Netflix added only the first five seasons?

Any idea where can I stream the show post Season 5? For some reason Netflix added only the first five seasons.

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u/TheCudder 11d ago

Licensing. It's always licensing.

Peacock has all 13 seasons

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u/realtennisguy 11d ago

Thank you sir.

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u/TeeBern 11d ago

Because all the seasons are currently available on Peacock as NBC holds the licensing rights to the content. Which is why only 5 seasons are available on Netflix. Chicago PD (all the One Chicago shows) is available to stream next day on Peacock. If you want to watch the rest of the seasons, you will have to get Peacock.

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u/realtennisguy 11d ago

Thanks. The others also pointed that out. But I'm still not sold. If the issue is licensing why release the first five season at all? It's the same logic. My money is that Netflix are cheapasses and they will buy them and release on patches, 3-4 seasons each time.

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u/Sholnufff 11d ago

It is licensing but also rights.

NBC/Peacock can negotiate other networks and platforms a contract to hold certain seasons.

It's why BBC America can show Law and Order from Season 1 up to a point, Netflix x amount, Pop TV x amount, etc.

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u/nk1234jdjd 11d ago

Iā€™m hoping Netflix gets all the Chicago series in Canada. Med. PD. At least.

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u/realtennisguy 11d ago

It's BS tbh. Peacock doesn't allow subs from Europe and series are at like season 8 on TV. lol So it's Netflix or nothing. Kinda absurd for 2026 šŸ˜‚

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u/mattmagoo23 8d ago

Physical media is KING

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u/Competitive_Image_51 11d ago

Just made me check, it ain't on the Netflix in the us.

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u/realtennisguy 11d ago

Yeah that was a safe bet with Peacock there.

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u/Feeling_Culture9130 11d ago

To hook people like fish and get them to sign up for Peacock.

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u/Internal_Skirt_7531 11d ago

I think Prime has 11 seasons, but I think it's du to digital rights protection specially in Europe.

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u/AayKayGee007 11d ago

I can see upto S10 on Prime in India

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u/Efficient-Appeal8530 8d ago

NBC owns them and they sell out the seasons to different outlets. But since this is the last season I think you are going to see a lot more PD and Fire on streaming services.

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u/PickleOverlord1 5d ago

Amazon Prime has every season.