If you've watched any more than a few Chicago PD and stuck with it, then you can take what's in this episode, because this is a tough one. But it is a necessary one.
One of the most tragic social ills in the world that is also so present in America is human trafficking. It strips girls of everything, especially their humanity. You can see some of it in the two interviews. One is a girl who was only a victim and you can feel the trauma as they interview her. But even more powerful is the woman who went from victim to accomplice. It's heartbreaking. They took so much from her that she became one of them. (No, I'm not justifying her, but I can still be heartbroken for her.)
After the show has lost many regulars, Marina Squerciati remains my favorite, as Kim. She has been one of my favorites from day 1. This episode gives Marina Squerciati a special role to play and I thought she did it well. From the minute Kim answers the 911 call, she is invested, totally. What's the quote about involvement vs commitment? The chicken is involved, but the cow is committed. Well Kim is committed and Marina Squerciati shows it well. One of the interviews she does adds a little perspective to it and speaks of Kim's heart. She is accused of being there because she was a victim. But she says no. I wasn't a victim. I have always wanted to do this.
It is so easy to say a show is good or bad because of the climax or ending, but this one was so compelling all the way through.