LaRoyce Hawkins to Leave Chicago P.D. as Season 14 Begins
LaRoyce Hawkins, who has portrayed Officer Kevin Atwater since Chicago P.D.'s 2014 debut, will exit the show during the first few episodes of Season 14 to conclude his character's storyline. His departure follows other original cast exits, including Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos. The series is casting a new Black police officer described as an "agent of chaos." Hawkins reflected positively on his 13 seasons with the show, which has seen several recent cast changes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (62/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward entertainment industry update without political framing. They focus on cast changes and character developments within the show, reflecting perspectives from official sources and entertainment outlets. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on factual reporting of actor departures and casting news.
The tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting Hawkins' reflections on his tenure and the show's ongoing evolution. While noting the departure of a longtime cast member, the coverage avoids negative language and emphasizes continuity through new casting, maintaining an overall balanced sentiment.
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