Already 11 episodes in with seven more to go, season seven of “The Rookie” has shown great success over these past few months. With the first episode premiering on January 7th, the show has released an episode every Tuesday night since then, only skipping one or two weeks.
“The Rookie” first premiered on October 16, 2018, and since then it has been renewed annually. Now the popular series hopes to be renewed for season eight.
This fast-paced cop show is mainly about a man named John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) who after a significant life change decides to chase after his dreams and become a cop. After joining the LAPD as the oldest rookie on the force, he continues to prove to others that he belongs there.
The show is a mix of action, humor, and personal struggles, following Nolan and other very important main characters like Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil), Tim Bradford (Eric Winter), Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz), Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox), and Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones). These are joined by notable side characters Weseley Evers (Shawn Ashmore), Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan), and James Murray(Arjay Smith), who are the main characters’ spouses.
Season seven has started strong with fans looking forward to a full 18 episodes. Last season there were only 10 episodes compared to the usual 20 or more because of the writer strikes happening at the time.
The second most popular episode so far and one of my favorites is episode eight, “Wildfires.” During this episode, fires spread throughout the city of Los Angeles, and the police officers are tasked with different jobs throughout the city to aid people who may need assistance.
This episode got the attention of viewers by combining real-world relevance with emotion and suspense. It also included a lot of character development through Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), a new rookie this season who wasn’t a hugely likable character by fans.
During this episode, fans also saw a lot of “Chenford” scenes between Lucy and Tim. “Chenford” comes from Lucy Chen’s and Tim Braford’s last names when they are combined. They used to date in previous seasons and broke up, but their love is still alive and hinted at during each episode. This is one of the big reasons I am loving season seven at the moment. They are my favorite couple and when they broke up, I was heartbroken. However, the writers are giving me and fans of the couple hope that they will get back together by the end of the season.
Episode 12 called “April Fools” aired on April 1st and has already taken the “Wildfires” place as the fan-favorite. The promos for this episode teased a big “Chenford” scene, which many fans loved. Towards the end of the episode is a “purge” scene, and it is the most action-packed 15 minutes of this season. The whole city thinks crime is legal for three hours, but it’s an April Fools joke, and the police station works hard to fix this mistake. Fans loved this episode for its action-packed sequences and many “Chenford” scenes.
So far “The Rookie” season seven has come out with the most thrilling action episodes that fans have ever seen, and they aren’t stopping any time soon. With more to come, I am beyond excited to see the rest of this season, and looking forward to every Tuesday night for the next few months. You can watch “The Rookie” on ABC or Hulu live on Tuesday nights, or if you miss it live you can watch it the next day on Hulu or Disney+.