The Rookie
Spoiler alert : The adopt article contains pamperer from The Rookie season 7 , episode 1 , " The Shot . "
Expectations are rather low channelize intoThe Rookieseason 7 follow a disappointing 6th time of year , butthe premiere does an okay line of ameliorate upon the former close ( while still construct a handful of mistakes).ABC ’s law procedural , make by Alexi Hawley , picks up a few hebdomad after the case of the involved andlackingTheRookieseason 6 finale . As some might recall , the episode ended with Oscar Hutchinson and Jason Wyler escaping prison house , assumingly want to search retribution on those who wrong them , like John Nolan and Bailey Nune .
Cast
The Rookie follows John Nolan , a small - townspeople piece who embarks on a raw calling as an LAPD officer after a biography - change effect . As the effect ’s oldest rookie , Nolan faces disbelief from superiors who consider his sideline as a midlife crisis .
WhileThe Rookie ’s season 7 premiere beginswith the team searching for Jason , the rest of the installment is dedicated to other criminals whose stories end before the hour is up . Elsewhere in the sequence , Wade Grey ( who was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant between seasons ) elevated Lucy Chen from Police Officer II to Police Officer III so that she could coach one of the two new rookies . therefore , Nolan , Lucy , and Tim Bradford serve as season 7 ’s training officer . unluckily , nothing else substantial happens during " The Shot . "
The Rookie Season 7 Premiere Brushes Past Its Season 6 Cliffhangers
Jason, Oscar, & Monica’s Stories Make Little To No Progress
Even thoughThe Rookieseason 6 ended with three dangerous crook on the lax , none of them are in the season 7 premiere . The episode opens with the squad raiding a house where they think Jason to be , but it ’s a bust . Afterward , all give-and-take surrounding Jason and Oscar ’s whereabouts cease to subsist . Even Monica is missing , although Angela Lopez mentions she invaded Interpol in Bolivia sometime in the past few weeks .
ABC ’s The Rookie proves more than a vehicle for star Nathan Fillion , as the serial premiere extend up a well - balanced and entertaining cop show .
It ’s disappointing the major cliffhanger from the season 6 finis are largely disregard . Without Jason , Oscar , or Monica , the premiere does n’t feel much like a premiere . The report involving the stolen battleground nuke is intriguing , full of high stakes and action , and allow Felix Solis tocameo as hisThe Rookie : Fedscharacter . However , it would be much well fit for an instalment later in the time of year .
Jenna Dewan ’s Bailey will make herThe Rookieseason 7 debut in episode 3 ( perParade ) .
Nevertheless , it makes sentience why Jason does n’t look in " The Shot , " control asBailey is deployed with the National Guard , a story that come about to account for Jenna Dewan ’s maternity leave . WhenDewan returns as Bailey inThe Rookieseason 7 , Jason likely will as well . In the lag , the writers could centre more on Oscar and Monica ’s stories and bring them to a solid determination ( or introduce a new time of year - long Big Bad ) .
Season 7 Is Wisely Handling Tim & Lucy’s Story With Care
Chenford Returns To Its Slow-Burn Roots
One of the highlights of the season 7 premiere is Tim and Lucy . Their fit are handled perfectly , with them get obvious improvements on the negative tension between them following theirbreakup inThe Rookieseason 6 , installment 6 , but still not jumping headlong back into a relationship . The writers must not race to get Tim and Lucy back together , and the premiere proves they ’re taking their time . Of course , Tim and Lucy will reunite one day . It just would n’t be credible if the couple did so without put in the work to make themselves ready for a family relationship again .
The RookieSeason 7 Cast
Character
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Nathan Fillion
John Nolan
Richard T. Jones
The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force’s oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.
Wade Grey
Alyssa Diaz
Angela Lopez
Eric Winter
Tim Bradford
Melissa O’Neil
Lucy Chen
Mekia Cox
Nyla Harper
Shawn Ashmore
Wesley Medgar Wiley Evers
Jenna Dewan
Bailey Nune
Lisseth Chavez
Celina Juarez
Deric Augustine
Miles Penn
Patrick Kelehe
Seth Ridley
Lucy becomes a training officer . As a resultant role , she and Tim are assigned new rookies and they make a bet to see which one can school the better cop . The light camaraderie , contest , and the lack of overly pregnant angst between Tim and Lucy is fun and implies there is still promise for them without being too obvious . The twoRookiecharacters ' lingering face also add to their exciting tenseness . in the end , Tim and Lucy are at their best when they are in a sluggish - burn mark phase of their relationship , and the writers are wisely returning to that in season 7 .
Aaron’s Exit Is Mismanaged (But The New Rookies' Introductions Aren’t)
Tru Valentino’s Departure Deserves Better Than A Flimsy Excuse
The most frustrating aspect is how Aaron Thorsen ’s exit is addressed in an offhand comment . Celina Juarez reveals that Aaron transmit to the North Hollywood stationbecause of what happened between him and Dr. Blair London in season 6 . After that , Aaron is n’t mentioned again . For being a main character for three seasons , the wayThe Rookieseason 7 cover Aaron ’s exitis a disservice to him and Tru Valentino , the actor who played him .
[ Miles and Seth ] are complete opposite , and base onThe Rookieseason 7 premiere , it will be challenging to see how they grow as the episodes keep on .
On the other handwriting , the installment does a great job of introducing two new characters — Miles Penn and Seth Ridley . Miles ( Tim ’s rookie ) worked as a bull for two years in a small Texas township before moving to Los Angeles because he believed he was doom for something majuscule . Meanwhile , Seth ( Lucy ’s rookie ) is stigma new and quite eager to assist people . The two are complete antonym , and ground ontheseason 7 premiere , it will be intriguing to see how they get as the episodes continue .
unexampled episodes ofThe Rookieseason 7 will air weekly at 10 pm ET every Tuesday on ABC .
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