: Olinsky, himself a father, deeply empathizes with Clark’s pain. He fights tirelessly to find the real killer and talk Clark out of the hit to save him from a life in prison.
: Detective Alvin Olinsky goes undercover as the hitman-for-hire to intercept Clark. 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. : Olinsky, himself a father, deeply empathizes with
: 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. The episode's primary storyline follows Donald Clark, a
: 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
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".
" Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-Will " is the 15th episode of Chicago P.D. 's fourth season. It is widely recognized by fans for its heavy moral dilemmas, specifically exploring the thin line between a father's grief and criminal intent.