In an hour that undoubtedly left viewer\u2019s reeling, The Rookie delivered a solid hour of drama and suspense that saw many of the characters thrust into situations that had them questioning their morals and ethics and in one case, how far they would be willing to go to protect the people that they love.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucy and Tim\u2019s romantic night took a sharp turn when Tim ran off on a mysterious mission following a cryptic phone call, leaving Lucy baffled and worried sick. The revelation that a dangerous enemy from his past in the military is alive, threw Tim into a moral quandry. A vow he made with a fellow squad mate to kill the man if he was ever found alive, had him toying with the ethics of a police officer, which is very unlike Tim Bradford. Tim tells his squad mate that he isn\u2019t willing to murder someone, but the other alternative is to turn himself in for falsifying documents which could cost him his career and his freedom. The tension escalates as Tim returns to a distraught Lucy, steadfast in withholding where he was in order to protect her. Unable to tolerate his secrecy, Lucy demands he leave. The anguish that was evident in Tim\u2019s tear-filled eyes reveals the inner conflict tearing him apart as he agonized over hurting Lucy. Eric Winter masterfully portrayed the depth of emotions swirling within Tim, depicting his inner turmoil as he grappled with the ethical dilemma he was facing. Unfortunately for Chenford lovers, they will have to go another week wondering what will transpire as the episode ended on a cliffhanger with Tim once again staking out his enemy. Hopefully Tim won\u2019t take matters into his own hands. Vigilante justice is not something that Tim Bradford would ever be okay with. Let\u2019s hope the writer\u2019s stay true to that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n “Training Day\u201d \u2013 THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Eric Winter as Tim Bradford. Photo: Raymond Liu\/Disney \u00a92024 All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The importance of mental health, particularly in law enforcement, cannot be overstated. Therapy is a crucial support for those in the line of duty. The show\u2019s flirtation with Aaron dating his therapist raised numerous red flags. There were ample opportunities for the show to use Dr. London to underscore the importance of therapy in this profession. Given the show\u2019s track record of handling sensitive topics with tact, there had to be a bigger plan in place and thankfully, there was. After a session with Dr. London, it was revealed that she has been recording her meetings with Aaron. It isn\u2019t a leap to think that she is somehow tied to the big bad that was hinted at in the season\u2019s debut. Thankfully, despite being frantic with worry over Tim, Lucy managed to be the comic relief, coming up with sharp one-liners and roasting Aaron for the situation with Dr. London. It will be interesting to see how things play out with Dr. London. Is she tied to the big bad? If so, what is her endgame?\u00a0<\/p>\n “Training Day\u201d \u2013 THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Melissa O\u2019Neil as Lucy Chen and Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen. Photo: Raymond Liu\/Disney \u00a92024 All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a storyline that I\u2019m confident no one asked for, Nolan and Bailey fostered a toddler that was left alive at a crime scene where her entire family was tragically killed. The decision to explore this storyline raises eyebrows, especially considering Nolan\u2019s previous stance on having more children and the showrunner\u2019s comment during a press interview that he would not be incorporating Jenna Dewan\u2019s pregnancy into the show. Yet, Nolan\u2019s sudden commitment to caring for the child until a suitable foster family is found contrasted sharply with Bailey\u2019s apprehension, triggered by a traumatic childhood experience. Despite her hesitation, Bailey fell into the role of motherhood easily and now that she has seen what it would be like to have a baby, it is clear that she is going to want one of her own. It is mind-boggling why the writer\u2019s thought this storyline would make sense, but I guess one has to trust the process. Apart from this, at least Nolan finally confronted Celina over making a crucial error at the crime scene. Her neglecting to clear the closet before allowing medics into the home, could have gotten everyone killed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n