rookie Season seven starts off strong with a gripping combination of tense action and emotional depth. While the stakes of police work are higher than ever (could the LAPD really be involved in a nuclear threat like this?), what really makes it stand out is the focus on relationships, rookie development, and personal struggles. It’s the perfect balance of thrills and character-driven drama.
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The episode opens with Nolan and Selina on the roof scanning the house where they believe fugitive Jason is hiding. Nolan was just one day away from getting shot in the butt. Selina gives him a chance to stay out of the game. But Nolan, the professional he is, refused to back down. This scene sets the tone for the episode, balancing action-packed moments with the emotional toll the job takes on a police officer.
As the team prepares for a dangerous raid on a drug house linked to Jason, things quickly escalate into an all-out shootout. Inside, Tim and Lucy fight the suspect, and Selina chases a fleeing woman. Injured and unable to keep up, Nolan commandeered a scooter, instantly making the audience laugh and cheer him on. The chase was chaotic, but Nolan still managed to apprehend the suspect. Seeing Nolan avoid the fence feels almost like a call back to the pilot – he doesn’t want to get through it!
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| “The Shot” – Rookies, pictured: Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Lucy Chen. Photo: Disney/Mike Taing © 2024 All rights reserved. |
The show then took a time jump and introduced two rookies: Seth Ridley and Myles Payne. We’ll see Tim give the rookies a new look and return in style with the classic Bradford treatment. At the same time, Lucy was temporarily promoted to P3. When she rejects Tim’s suggestion, they end up making a bet to determine whose teaching method is superior. And, no, Nolan is not considered a contestant.
The plot of Wesley’s episode was something I definitely wasn’t expecting. Early on, it’s revealed that he’s reviewing therapy tapes from last season of Blair’s London office. He sat down in Tim’s old Metro office and started listening…only to find out that one of the detectives might be interested in his wife!
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| The Shot – Rookies, pictured: Ivan Hernandez as Detective Graham and Sean Ashmore as Wesley Evers. Photo: Disney/Mike Taing © 2024 All rights reserved. |
Later, Nolan and Selina find themselves involved in a tense pharmacy robbery where they must confront a gunman seeking drugs. Nolan froze for a moment and couldn’t film. It’s a rare moment of vulnerability for him, who’s usually the one saving the world, and it’s refreshing to see the show dip into his self-doubt. Gray’s advice to not second-guess yourself is a comforting reminder that even the best police officers have moments of uncertainty.
Meanwhile, the rookies (and their TOs) find themselves in some tricky situations. Seth is still adjusting to the realities of police work, and he experiences a particularly difficult moment when he vomits directly at a crime scene after dealing with an overdose. Later, it was revealed that he wasn’t just sick from the scene, but because his girlfriend was on drugs and he was still traumatized from performing CPR on her. In contrast, Miles’s arrogant attitude annoys Tim, and the tension between the two only intensifies when Miles makes reckless choices during a car chase.
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The episode then climaxes with an explosive plot twist: the discovery that a nuclear device has been stolen. The stakes increase dramatically as the team races against time to prevent a potential disaster. We get a brief return of Agent Garza Rookie: FBI, The Los Angeles Police Department assisted the FBI in tracing the weapon. In the heat of the moment, there’s only one rule: don’t launch a nuke! Nolan’s final, decisive takedown of a suspect is a powerful moment, not only because it ends the immediate threat, but because it marks a personal victory for him. After struggling with self-doubt early on, Nolan’s choice to act decisively shows that he has dealt with the problem and ultimately resolved the plot.
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| “The Shot” – Rookie, pictured: Jacob Figueroa Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Felix Solis as Agent Garza, and Richard T. Jones as Lieutenant Gray. Photo: Disney/Mike Taing © 2025 All rights reserved. |
The episode ends with some quieter, more reflective moments. Tim and Lucy have an interesting conversation about their bet, which signals a shift in their relationship from being exes to one that might be ready to move on. Their flirtation is subtle but undeniable, hinting at future developments that will no doubt be exciting for fans (including me). Meanwhile, Wesley’s personal struggle to understand Graham’s feelings for Angela gives him an interesting emotional conflict – but the episode ends on a poignant note, with Angela firmly declaring She is very happy in their marriage.
(Now, may we know their baby girl’s name?)
The episode ends with Nolan calling Bailey, who’s out of the country to stay away from Jason while he’s in the Army Reserves. He walked into the empty house alone, said to himself, “You did a good job today,” and then realized that it sounded weird.
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| “The Shot” – Rookie, pictured with Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen and Eric Winter as Tim Bradford. Photo: Disney/Mike Taing © 2025 All rights reserved. |
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Overall, The Rookie continues to impress with its mix of humor, heartwarmingness, and suspense. The episode focuses not only on the action but also on the characters’ personal journeys, making it not only an exciting moment of television, but a meaningful one as well. The team continues to grow, the stakes are raised, and the show is only getting better.
I really like the newest rookie. It’s only one episode, but it’s rich in content. We get a bit of Seth’s backstory (and there’s more in episode 2 that will blow your mind…), and we get a good feel for Miles – but I’m curious to learn more about him The real reason to come to Los Angeles. It couldn’t just be that he was “destined for greatness,” could it? Either way, he’s living in his car and he needs to find an alternative ASAP…
All in all, this episode had it all. Action, humor, some personal growth, and a little bit of drama. The pacing feels just right and the character development is subtle but important. I’m excited to see how things are going, especially with the new additions and the continued fallout from the corruption cases.
IWhat a perfect start to the season!
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Character of the week: Lucy Chen
Lucy deserves recognition for how effortlessly she plays this role. Yes, her rookie situation may be rocky right now, but that has nothing to do with Lucy’s training methods. She was compassionate but firm, making it clear that if he wanted to save lives, work took precedence over all personal matters during his shift. When Nolan was promoted to P3, it took him a while to find his groove, but Lucy embraced it seamlessly – even though she didn’t even know she’d be training a brand new rookie until her name was called!
I’m so excited about how she’s further developed and grown in her training, and how she beat Tim in a bet!
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Best ships of the week: Wopez
Wesley and Angela were pushed to the sidelines last season, but this season’s premiere gives me hope that we’ll see a lot of them coming. It doesn’t help that Wesley discovers that one of Angela’s co-workers might be a bit obsessed – and Graham says that he doesn’t think Angela and he will last. The worst part is, Wesley said nothing about it because he was sworn to keep the tape secret!
But there was a happy ending between them and how happy Angela was in her relationship and life with Wesley.
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| “The Shot” – Rookie, pictured: Sean Ashmore as Wesley Evers. Photo: Disney/Mike Taing © 2024 All rights reserved. |
next time:
We don’t provide a premium preview for every episode, but we are lucky enough to be able to provide a premium preview for Season 7 Episode 2, “Watchmen.” The product will be released on Monday at 8am PST – keep an eye out!
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