The Found writers have a way of filling each episode with surprise and delight while pulling on emotional heart strings. This episode did not disappoint as it highlights the importance of empathy, compassion and family. Between the case of the week, the flashback and the current state of the M&A team, this is one to keep saved on Peacock. Our young Bella played by Jasmine Washington also shined bright with a stellar performance. Her nuanced portrayal demonstrated her talent and range which just made you want to hold her tight and sing her fears away. Keeping us locked in, the episode opens back at Trent’s home [SPOILERS] where Gabi finds Trent and Sir in a long-awaited stand-off. Eyes and guns locked on each other, Sir is determined to help Gabi and set her free from the inferiority that surrounds her. Before anyone moves, the lights are cut off and Sir pulls another Houdini out of the house. Power outage? Or is it Sir’s accomplice? Who is helping Sir? As the police look for clues at Trent’s home, Sergeant Mallory pulls the brakes free with the demand for Trent to arrest Gabi.  There is no stopping the train and Trent is reminded he set it in motion. The clock is officially back on and Gabi has twenty-four hours. With regret (or mixed feelings?) Trent tells Gabi she should run. But we know that’s not her style. Not until she solves one last case – for Ethan. Summoned to the hospital, Ethan asks Gabi to help find Jared, a missing college student who was outed during a hazing event. As the episode proceeds, we not only learn how wonderful Jared is to those around him, but he is also a loving son who has parents eager to find him. Being secretly gay in a fraternity can be stressful, but the weight to be the perfect child for his parents is heavy. As well as hiding a relationship he was in with Brian, the Fraternity president. Oh, and he hates his major. The case of the week encompasses all the layers of a young adult coming of age film. Secret love, anxiety and freedom. Pulling all the clues together, the M&A team finds Jared in a car accident and swiftly gets him to the hospital.  The Found writers truly know how to bring tender moments into the fold. Seeing Jared reunite with his parents was a feel-good scene that embodies the importance of love and patience. My favorite line is when Jared confesses, he is a psychology major. It led to a heart-warming hug that included Brian after being introduced to Jared’s parents. Ethan also comes to a resolve with Gabi. He doesn’t approve but he wants the best for Dhan and knows working with Gabi gives him a sense of purpose.    Also in the episode, Gina arrives who apparently can read lips! Learning that Gabi may be leaving for prison the next day, the M&A team feels deflated and lost. Not accepting defeat, Gina tells them to fight for Gabi because Sir plans to fight for her. Ouch . FOUND -- "Missing While Outed" Episode 210 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC) And she is right. As Sir speeds up plans for “his Gabrielle”, Christian arrives with sedatives per his brother’s request. The caveat though is that he needs help to disappear. Sir who can’t be bothered with trivial interruptions says he can only help him and Gabrielle. The man is focused. As well as determined.  Christian surveys his surroundings and realizes what Sir plans to do – kidnap Gabi. As he tries to leave, Sir knocks out his brother and leaves. Flashing back to young Gabi and Bella, an excited Gabi is getting ready for her next chapter post Sir – going to Tulane college. Gabi gives Bella half of a heart necklace, so they can always think of each other. Reminding the audience and Sir that they will always be connected. As we know, Bella is the key to Gabi. Jasmine steals this scene as Bella when she finds a Passport with Gabi’s picture in it. But once again, Sir who quietly tortures this innocent girl retrieves the evidence before Bella returns, leaving her petrified. The man is evil and the show want you to remember that. Present day, we see the rally cry from Gina motivates the team and all hands are on deck to save Gabi. They begin to clean her basement and hard drive at her home. As they prepare for Gabi’s arrest, Shanola and Kelli give us another raw and honest moment between them that anchors all the emotions that spooled from Gabi’s deceit.  With her vision back, Margaret admits she was projecting her feelings and hurt onto Gabi. She doesn’t condone her actions, but they are family and will fix it together.  They can arrest Gabi but with no evidence, the police can’t keep her. So as the team wait for the arrest, we also must wait one more week to see what happens to Gabi. FOUND airs Thursday nights on NBC, streaming next day on Peacock.

This season of Harlem  was bittersweet, knowing it was the finale one and a wrap up to stories we have grown to love. However, it stayed true to its roots with sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and deeply relatable themes. The series continued to follow Camille, Quinn, Angie, and Tye (Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shondai, and Jerrie Johnson, respectively) as they navigated love, career, and identity in a way that felt authentic, modern, and led to them ultimately choosing themselves. Sisterhood remained a focal point throughout the season as the tribe leaned on each other through many adulting moments in life. The characters’ chemistry and development feels organic, as each woman faces challenges that push them toward becoming the best versions of themselves, for themselves. Over three seasons, each character overcome obstacles, revealing their personal struggles, triumphs, and self-discovery.  Camille Parks (Meagan Good) has attempted to balance career aspirations as a college professor and aspiring author with unresolved feelings for Ian (Tyler Lepley), her ex-fiancé. She struggled with letting go of the past and often self-sabotages, due to both personal and professional insecurities. Through her growth and exploration in previous seasons, we see her embrace those imperfections and shift from societal idealisms, taking control of her own vision for life to build a future that aligns with her needs and desires. Quinn Joseph (Grace Byers) is a fashion designer who sought validation and purpose from everywhere but within, despite her bubbly demeanor and in charge presentation. She battled self-doubt and struggled to find her place in her career and love life. This season, the audience will watch as she prioritizes self-love and mental health over pleasing others, redefining her identity beyond relational and familial expectations and pressures.  Angie Wilson (Shoniqua Shondai) is a talented singer who often avoids responsibility, living life unapologetically on her terms, but sometimes at the expense of her growth. Last season, we watched her face the realities of her career aspirations and learn to accept constructive criticism. Now, Angie learns to embrace accountability and build sustainable opportunities for her talent in the midst of balancing herself and adapting to challenges in her career and relationships. Tye Reynolds (Jerrie Johnson) is a fiercely independent and successful entrepreneur. However, she hides her vulnerabilities and struggles with intimacy by her inability to commit in relationships and her disconnect from family. Previously, she began to address her past, including her estranged marriage to her husband as well as redefining her idea of success and self-worth. This season, watch as she evolves her vulnerability in personal and professional aspects of  life. In this, she begins to build deeper connections, showing that strength comes from authenticity and not just independence. Growth and self-acceptance are key themes throughout season three as the sisterhood trusts to accept themselves, flaws and all. Although the ending to their individual stories may not be what us as an audience envisioned for them, you can’t help but to respect their motivation toward self-happiness and the bond between them, holding everything together.  Harlem  season 3 is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Sovrano Industries is having a meeting when some of the members begin foaming at the mouth and passing out. While this is happening, Special Agent Will Trent is preparing for his return to work and his first official case. He discovers Betty had chewed his favorite shoes. Faith says he can find another pair, as Nico sits on the sofa smiling and holding Betty. Angie Polaski, the Waldorf Estates security officer, gets a call about a live body being dead. She rushes over to the pond and finds out it’s actually William the Swan. William’s swan mate follows her as she takes him away. Poppy, a very talkative child and Alma, Poppy’s aunt, walk along with Angie. Angie notices Alma has a bad bruise on her face, but Poppy said she fell in the dark on the way to the bathroom. Angie tells Alma she’s there if she needs to talk. Amanda is at her office selecting clothes for Sonny, while Will and Faith update her on the Sovrano Industries case. Mr. Sovrano, one of the company’s owners angrily demands an answer of what happened from Faith and Will at the hospital. Faith asks for specifics on anyone who would target them or their company board members. The doctor interrupts them with news that Mr. Sovrano’s sister, Jacinta, just died. In her office, Angie reports the death of William The Swan to animal control. Angie and the handyman make jokes about the loss of William. Angie looks closer at the swan and finds it has a finger in its mouth. She calls Ormewood for assistance. After further review, Will and Faith can’t find a motive for the board members’ murders. They think the killer could be Francesca, an estranged sibling. They question her and find nothing. Ormewood goes to Angie’s office and takes the finger to the coroner, Pete Chin, to get fingerprints. They don’t find any record of them, but can tell her when the finger was severed, nothing more. Angie thinks there’s a mystery happening at Waldorf Estates. The coroner tells her he swabbed under the fingernail and found some skin they could run a DNA test on, and chicken poop. This gives her a clue. She goes to a house about a sign violating the community regulations. It turns out to be Poppy’s house, and she invites her in for muffins. Her uncle has a bandage around his hand. Alma looks nervous, and is rushed away by her husband. Meanwhile, Will and Faith review the facts with Amanda in the conference room. They still have no real leads. Nico calls Will to tell him about Betty’s visit with the vet. Betty runs off and finds a scarf under Will’s bed, and brings it to Nico. Will returns to solving the case. (Disney/Wilford Harewood) JAKE MCLAUGHLIN Angie calls Ormewood to tell him about the guy with the missing finger. He warns her about not messing up her review chances. In the meantime, Nico goes to see Angie with Betty. She asks if Angie’s talked with Will, and if she will return. Betty found a candy-like bracelet while on a walk with them. Angie goes to investigate where Betty found it, in a shed. The door is slightly open, but locks when the handyman comes in. In the GBI conference room, GBI agents, the coroner, and Will get together with the Atlanta Police Dept detectives and do a re-enactment of what happened to solve the Servano case. They each pretend to be one of the members at the meeting, while the coroner describes the poison found in each dead body, and Will updates the murder board. It’s fun how they imitate a play dinner party. Amanda figures it out. Back at the shed, Angie calls Kathy for help. She receives a call from Ormewood, and he tells her about the DNA results from the finger. The DNA belongs to a handyman, Jonathan Shelly. Angie answers him with a coded message, and Ormewood and Franklin rush in to help Angie. They arrest Jonathan. He asks to speak with Angie and says he was trying to help Alma. He already did his time in prison, and that’s why he kept quiet. Will and Faith question the assistant, Olivia, who the evidence points at her as the killer. She worked hard for Marcello, but didn’t kill anyone. Ormewood and Franklin get called for a double homicide and can’t help with Jonathan. Angie tells Kathy, the Waldorf Estates leader she quit, and goes to help Alma. At GBI, the Servano siblings have a fight in the hallway. Will asks Francesca Servano to tell what she knows, and she does. Her sister, Jacinta, wanted to leave the company. Angie recklessly heads to the chicken farm where Poppy’s family worked. She leaves a message for Ormewood before going to the chicken farm office. She gets in a fight with Poppy’s uncle after he follows her into the farm’s office. She overpowers him and ties him up. Will and Faith and Rocco go to the hospital to see Marcello Servano. (Disney/Zac Popik) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ He’s been making Jacinta cover up multiple sexual assaults, and the death of a hotel housekeeper. He poisoned everyone including himself at the board meeting. He didn’t expect to kill his sister. Will and Faith arrest him. At the ADP, Angie gets a commendation for what she discovered as the Waldorf Estates security officer. The captain officially welcomes her back to the department. Jonathan thanks Angie for freeing him, as he leaves lockup. At the GBI, Faith gives Amanda the update of the Servano case. Amanda shows Faith a condo with a past, but it’s nice and available. Faith’s been looking for a new place. That night at Will’s house, Betty runs into the kitchen wearing Angie’s scarf, and he recognizes it. Nico tells Will she and Betty went to see Angie. She asks him if he will ever get back together with Angie. He doesn’t think so. This episode was a mixture of terrifying drama, mystery, sadness, multiple mini-storylines and comedy, the Will Trent unique formula! It was so good and captivating. Love how they introduced Pete Chin more into the investigative part this time, too.

They’re back and better than ever, or at least we hope so! Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx return to the screen, in Nextflix’s newest supercharged feature, Back in Action. The return marks Diaz’s first feature film in 10 years and Foxx’s first scripted film since his three-week hospitalization for a medical emergency during its filming in April 2023. In a cinematic landscape currently dominated by superhero spectacles, gritty war dramas, and erotic thrillers, Back in Action emerges as a nice distraction from the world’s chaos, even if the story feels overly familiar and formulaic. The action-packed comedy, directed by the Seth Gordon (Four Christmases, Horrible Bosses), tells the story of Matt and Emily Reynolds, former CIA operatives who have traded in their thrilling but dangerous lives for the seemingly mundane existence of suburban parenthood.  The straight-to-TV film, released on the streaming platform on January 17, opens with the couple embroiled in their final high-pressured mission before taking their lives off the grid to protect their growing family.  The plot thickens as we fast forward to modern day when the now-seemingly uncouth Gen X parentals wreck a preteen dance party, much to their daughter’s chagrin, ending with a viral video of “where-did-your-mom-get-those-mad-street fighter skills” threatening to expose their secret identities.  When a blast from the couple’s past resurfaces soon after, seeking a key asset from their final mission, another crack in the facade opens to also expose the Reynolds’ hidden past. This twist propels the couple back into the world of espionage, forcing them to bring an end to their unfinished high-stakes mission, only this time with their unsuspecting kids in tow. Now having to balance their parent life with their past life, Matt and Emily must race against the clock to recover a cyberterrorist weapon before it lands into the wrong hands, and prove to their kids they are not the tragically unhip parents they believe to be.  In the crowded field of action-packed features, this newest spy comedy has all the makings of a great espionage action flick — choreographed action sequences set against a snappy soundtrack of crooner classics and 90s Hip Hop, adrenaline-inducing chase scenes, and a high-tech gadget or two. Unfortunately, the result leaves Back in Action to offer nothing new to the action comedy genre. As of matter of fact, this Mr. And Mrs. Smith-meets-Spy Kids romp around the world is a film we’ve all seen before and can pretty much write our own ending.    Courtesy of Netflix Nevertheless, what keeps us from grabbing the remote has to be the on-point comedic chemistry between Diaz and Foxx. The leads’ on-screen dynamic carries the film, resulting in a decent mix of humor and heart. Their banter feels genuine, perfectly capturing the essence of a married couple navigating the trials of parenthood while harboring a secret that could upend their family life. And, while the script is not winning any critics choice awards, anytime soon, the acting duo are, for nothing else, fun to watch.    The film also does its best to balance those more humorous moments with some touching family dynamics, that come into play when Emily’s mom, Ginny, played by the versatile Glenn Close, makes an appearance. The remaining supporting cast also does their part, particularly the kids, played by newcomers McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson, who deliver impressive performances as the rebellious daughter and health-conscious son. Their interactions with their well-timed side-eyes, deep sighs, and overall general frustration with parental guidance desperately lacking any type of rizz, actually bring a double-dose of plausibility to the story. No cap. While some of the comedic beats may feel predictable, at times, they are delivered with such charm that it is easy to forgive. And, though the climax, lacks any real tension, veering dangerously close into cliché territory,  Back in Action ultimately strikes a decent balance between action and comedy, delivering an entertaining enough story that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.  At its core, Back In Action is nothing more than a fun-filled adventure that reminds us that every family has its secrets—and sometimes those secrets are worth fighting for. But, for those of us who may not get to escape our everyday life to have extraordinary adventures that may or may not impress our skeptical kids, the feature reminds us that sometimes the biggest mission is quite simply just being a parent.  The Netflix original marks the third time Diaz and the Academy Award-winning Foxx have paired up on film. The two last shared screen time in 2014’s Annie, ironically, Diaz’s last film before stepping away to start a family with musician Benji Madden, member of the band Good Charlotte. A little art imitating life, if you will.  Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott and Jamie Demetriou round out the cast on this family-friendly action comedy, co-written by Seth Gordon and Brendan O’Brien. Back In Action is streaming now on Netflix.

And we are back! Our favorite tango partners are in full stealth mode as the midseason premiere brings us into the hunt for Sir and continues Gabi’s redemption tour with her M&A family.  Brass knuckles ready, we pick-up with Gabi and Sir at the high school. Even though it always warms his heart to see her, the clues he planted were not for Gabi. He seeks Trent’s attention who he believes is not Gabi’s intellectual equal. Therefore, Sir must give him an education. “I know you can’t come to me with your people in need…I will solve their problems,” Sir tells Gabi.  And if you recall, Sir is determined to solve everyone’s problems. [SPOILER] It is at this moment we learn Sir had an ace up his sleeve the entire time – he knows where Margaret’s son is.  As Gabi and Sir dance, we get a glimpse into the M&A team’s new normal. In an effort to distract Zeke who lost his tech, Lacey, Dhan and Ethan cheer him up with drinks and bad karaoke. It’s nice to see some smiles and laughs as they answer one of the most uncomfortable questions – how are you? Lacey shares she is not in law school and we learn Dhan is currently separated from Ethan, who got his own place.  Introducing new cast member, Danielle Savre (a familiar face from Station 19), we see Trent found comfort to heal his broken heart. And it doesn’t look like Heather is leaving anytime soon. Once again, smiles and laughs as everyone navigates a new normal. And potentially, preparing for a life without Gabi. Will Lacey be ready to lead? Will Dhan forgive himself for not being able to save Gabi from jail? As the M&A team internally ponders next steps, a new case pulls everyone together even though they are still not whole again. FOUND -- "Missing While Targeted" Episode 209 -- Pictured: (l-r) Brett Dalton as Detective Mark Trent, Danielle Savre as Heather -- (Photo by: NBC) A case close to Dhan’s heart, Ian is a missing recovering addict which has everyone on high gears to solve. Understanding the importance of second chances, Dhan steps out of his comfort zone and does the press conference in an effort to find him. As the M&A team pulls clues together, they realize Trent has been blocking their efforts and knew where Ian was the entire time – at his house. And not only does Gabi find Ian, she also sees a lace bra left behind by Heather. Like I said, I don’t think Heather is going anywhere. Ian is a witness to a crime while he was in jail and is preparing to testify. Understanding the magnitude of the case, Gabi and the team goes to the courthouse with Ian where gun shots ring and Dhan is hit.  At the hospital, Ethan is scared and furious. He and Dhan seemed to be on the road to reconcile (I mean, who doesn’t love Janet Jackson) and now they may never get their happily ever after. He cannot look at Gabi. Ethan says he will take the lead when it comes to Dhan’s care and asks Gabi to leave. Devasted yet controlled, Gabi understands and does what he asks. Leaving more broken pieces among them.  With a glass of bourbon, Gabi does what she knows best and rethinks all her movements, all her actions that got her to this place. Looking at old pictures, she realizes that Sir is in constant movement. Is Sir in an RV? Nope, not tonight. Sir decided to go to his intended pupil from the beginning of the episode, Trent. And he brought a gift. Pictures of unsolved missing kid cases. FOUND -- "Missing While Targeted" Episode 209 -- Pictured: Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC) Oh, and he also has Trent’s gun. This can’t go well. Baffled, Trent doesn’t understand what he is alluding to. Then the final puzzle piece clicks, the lead detective was his father James Trent. And Sir is ready to ruin his father’s legacy for his true heart’s desire, Gabrielle.  Who said chivalry is dead? Speaking of saving the day, the episode closes with another cliffhanger with Gabi outside Trent’s door and the sound of a gunshot inside. Is Trent okay? We have to wait till the next episode to see what happened behind the closed door. FOUND airs Thursday nights at 10pm, stream next day on Peacock.

Tuesday’s new episode of The Rookie  gave major whiplash with the amount of storytelling that was happening. However, unlike the previous season, these stories were engaging and kept my attention the entire episode.  We’re finally at the point in Celina’s training where she gets her “Plain Clothes Day”. If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s when a rookie goes on patrol with her training officer, but their training officer isn’t in uniform and they’re only there to observe. I never thought this day would come for Celina, but we made it.  On her first solo call, she responds to a call where a man, who is armed, has locked himself in the bathroom because he thought there was an intruder in his home. When a few shots rang out, Celina and Nolan made entry. Technically, Celina is there alone because it’s her ‘Plain Clothes Day” and Nolan should only intervene if things get out of control, but he forgets all about that and takes point. He completely undermined Celina on this call. When Detective Graham gets on the scene, he doesn’t even look in Celina’s direction and goes straight to Nolan for the incident report who has to redirect him back to Celina.  (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja) NATHAN FILLION, WILLIAM SADLER I am so glad Celina called him out on it. There was no reason for him to take over and it took away from her solo day. Celina has great instincts that, despite working with her for nine months, cannot be credited to Nolan. She’s going to be a great cop if only he would let her. Nolan did recognize this and told Nyla and Angela that he was struggling being on the T.O. side of things. Nyla gave him great advice which made the rest of Celina’s “Plain Clothes Day” more successful. She told him that “the only way she will succeed is if you give her the room to fail”. Celina was a bit out of control at the start of her rookie year, but she’s gotten better, and Nolan needs to acknowledge that. Thankfully she made it through and didn’t wash out.  Miles tried his best to hide his situation, but he should’ve known sooner or later that he’d be caught. It didn’t take long for Tim to figure it out – he warned Miles of the danger of living in his car as a police officer ( and the fact that it’s illegal ) and that he had twenty four hours to find a place to live or else he was done with the FTO program. I was expecting a little bit of empathy for Miles from Tim ( is that bad? ), but I guess Miles needed that fire to get his life together. Now, I wouldn’t say living with Smitty is the best  solution, but it is indeed a start.  Seth is a hot mess express and I need him to get it all the way together. Yes, he’s a rookie, but man does he take that “rookie’s mistake” to a whole new level. He’s late to roll call ( not by much, but late nonetheless ), and then loses a suspect when he fails to get their getaway details. Not only that, as he’s running to catch the suspect he drops his gun, his radio, and a few other items. Seth, you couldn’t even have your uniform together?  It was frustrating to watch, but then when he shares with Lucy that he used to have cancer and recently got news that his recent blood work showed irregularities, it’s understandable why his head wasn’t in the game. Seth, to me, has trouble separating his personal life with work and it’s something I’d like to see Lucy help him work through. He has the potential to be a great cop if only he could leave all the personal problems out of uniform.  (Disney/Mike Taing) PATRICK KELEHER, MELISSA O’NEIL Because of the wave of police corruption and many officers losing their jobs, Angela and Nyla volunteer to go back to patrol. It was weird seeing them in uniform, but I sure did miss it. It gave season one and season two energy and I loved to see it. What I didn’t love to see, though, is tension between Nyla and her husband, James. James’ work that focuses on community and advocating against police brutality sometimes clashes with Nyla’s ( duh – she’s a detective ). Hearing Nyla say she thought that she and James might’ve gotten married too fast made my chest tight. By the end of the episode, they seem to be doing okay, but I’m scared that this episode was just the beginning of the end ( I better be wrong ).  Another great episode of The Rookie  – what’d you think of “The Watcher”? Let me know!

Will and Faith went to Sunny’s caretaker, Penelope’s house. Sunny is a new character debuting in tonight’s episode, Kyrie McAlpin.  Will is on his cell asking the ADA (Assistant District Attorney), Marion Alba, to stall for time on prosecuting Rafael. She stalls the press while Will and Faith look for Sunny, but the mayor is not happy about that.  Will calls Amanda after they find Penelope dead..  He does his crime scene recall thing, and is able to find a clue on who may have kidnapped Sunny.  He finds Sunny’s camera, and they play the recording back to find a reflection of the killer and kidnapper in her desk mirror.  Faith identifies him, Lincoln Spelling. At that time, Amanda and Ormewood are looking at the killer’s body in the morgue.. They suspect it had to be an inside job, someone with a badge.  Angie Polaski is still at the gated community about to do some paperwork, when a repairman starts hammering on a light outside. He falls off the ladder, and she helps him. Amanda, Ormewood and Faith are brainstorming in the GBI Conference Room.  Lincoln was killed and they need to find out who did it. Faith states the killer is part of a stolen car ring, and the person who also kidnapped Sunny.  Ormewood leaves to follow-up with a lead, a vehicle title forger.Agent Gross, Lurch, comes in with items he collected from Sunny’s caretaker’s house.  Will took Rafael to another office to talk. They discuss Sunny, and Will tells him Sunny’s coming home alive. His daughter has a lot of behavior episodes, and sometimes needs to be calmed.  She is brilliant.  They use her Drixby to contact her.   WILL TRENT – “Sunny-Side Up” (Disney/Wilford Harewood) IANTHA RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS SMITH In an interrogation room, Ormewood asks his lead, Delores, questions.  First, it’s how he can get another driver’s license picture taken.  Next, he asks about her forging vehicle titles. He tells her that about the officer who was killed, and the death of the gang leader who was stealing the cars.  This gets her attention. She spills everything, and tells him about her contact and where her payments are deposited.   Will and Faith sit in the parking lot waiting for Delores’ contact.  They converse, and Will tells her she and Ormewood are pretty close.  Faith asks about Rafael and if he ever visited him in prison.  At that time, Mac, Delores’ contact, rides up on a bicycle.  He is not that smart and tries to run when they tell him they are GBI. Angie is creating a statement of remorse about her past actions, in her office.  The repairman comes by and brings her flowers to thank her for helping him, then nervously throws them away.  He asks her not to submit an accident report.  They talk a little and he leaves after things get awkward. Rafael, Will and Amanda meet with Marion in the conference room.  They decide to offer Mac a deal.  Marion and Will go to talk to him.  Meanwhile, a message comes in on Sunny’s Drixby.  Rafael’s cuffs are removed so he can send Sunny a message.  Amanda tries to get Sunny’s location.  In another office, Marion and Will trick Mac into giving them information.  They show Mac a morgue picture of Lincoln then leave him.  In the conference room, they get Sunny to call Amanda’s cell.  Amanda and Rafael talk to her.  The kidnapper hears her.  She fights with him and removes his mask.  It’s CPT Cromwell!  He takes her somewhere to kill her.  Amanda tells Will where they took Sunny, and he rushes to save her.  Rafael is worried.  Amanda talks to Sunny over the phone she had and tells her how to escape the car trunk and where to run.  She gets out and runs to the nearby mall, but Cromwell finds her.  Will, Faith and Ormewood get to the mall and find Cromwell.  Faith fights with him, and there’s a shootout.  Both Will and Cromwell get shot.  Ormewood tackles Cromwell from behind.  They arrest him and take him to the station.     Will and Faith bring Sunny to Rafael.  He introduces his daughter to Will and Amanda.  Will tries to leave without saying anything, but Faith follows him.  She puts him on the spot and doesn’t let him leave without a word again.  These two are cute together, and they try to give each other the most awkward hug.   Rafael is released, and Sunny is in Amanda’s office showing her how to use her Drixby.  Will asks Rafael about Sunny and her mother.  Rafael says Sunny’s mother wasn’t around anymore.  Rafael can’t take care of his daughter because of the criminal work he does. Will volunteers to take care of her, but has an idea.  Back in the conference room, everyone prepares to leave.  Ormewood’s returning to the police department, and they watch as CPT Cromwell is transferred to jail.  Faith and Will discuss Battery Hill Investments and the car ring.  Cromwell is shot.   WILL TRENT – “Sunny-Side Up” (Disney/Wilford Harewood) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ The Atlanta Mayor finishes a press conference with the press. She leaves and meets Will in the next room.  He asks her about Battery Hill Investments.  He walks through the facts of the case and the evidence.  Faith walks in and arrests her.   Amanda takes Sunny in to live with her.  Things are a little uncomfortable, but it takes time.  Angie goes before a review board and tries to get her job back.  Will goes home, showers, shaves and puts on his trademark 3-piece suit and tie.  He  does a great Gladys Knight and the Pips impression with Betty. Rafael came by his house with their favorite snack grandma used to make for them. Will gave him a picture the police collected from Penelope’s.  He tells him Cromwell’s shooter was from Rafael’s Piedmont Kings gang, and warns his childhood friend about the path he’s taking.  Yes, Will’s BACK!   This was a good episode!  Sunny and Rafael are new recurring characters on Will Trent.  The premiere episode was Ramon Rodriguez’s directorial debut.  The expansion of their acting ensemble all work together to make Season 3 more dramatic and entertaining.  Betty is STILL Adorable!

Taylor Sheridan’s new hit oil drama, Landman closes out its debut season with a finale that will take you up and down the highway of unsettling emotions, no doubt, leaving you reeling from the good, the bad, and the ugly of life on The Patch. And, fair warning on this one, there will be blood.   “The Crumbs of Hope” opens with a bit of nostalgia as the distinctive voice of iconic radio broadcaster and storyteller Paul Harvey, gives his familiar textbook take on the symbiotic relationship of big oil and the international diplomatic unrest that follows in its pursuit. Harvey’s resonant prose serves as the soundtrack for a grainy montage of vintage oil pumpjacks images fading in and out of focus on your screen. For me, if I close my eyes, for just a brief moment, hearing Harvey’s familiar cadence seep through the speakers immediately transports me back to riding in my dad’s ‘86 Ford conversion van on the way to school listening to KFRO-radio in El Paso, Texas, as Harvey regales us with a “rest of the story” history lesson, of sorts. Artistically , while the opener provides another beautifully woven together monologue on the prominent place the oil industry holds in our lives, it provides no actual tie-in to the fictional narrative at hand. Nevertheless, as the oilfield images fade into modern day technicolor, we find ourselves back in a Fort Worth hospital where we all wait, alongside landman Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) and Cami Miller (Demi Moore), holding our collective breaths to hear if the latter’s husband Monty (Jon Hamm) lived to see another day. Episode 9 left us viewers as the only witnesses to the oil tycoon suffering through yet another attack of his ailing heart — and, for those keeping score, he’s up to four. As the doctor delivers the tough news to Cami that her husband is need of a heart transplant sooner rather than later, Monty’s attorney must activate Plan B and name Tommy successor to running M Tex Oil.  THE GOOD  Despite the medical dire straits the landman’s boss has found himself in, Tommy and Cami must make some tough business decisions in preparation for the inevitable. Moving caustiously through the what ifs and will he make its , the dialogue moves quickly back to what the show gets right — giving us an intimate look at how the oil industry functions and how the players involved make their money. These brief scenes are what the entire series should have been about from jump — powerful and provocative dialogue, intensity, characters you actually care about, and the compelling scenarios they find themselves in as they rage against the machine and bemoan their complicated cog it in. Thornton, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of the often grizzled landman in the West Texas oil business, excels in the role of the titular character who spends most of his fictional days putting out bonfires with what feels like a rusty-tipped garden hose. But, what adds considerable depth to these early scenes of the episode is that there is finally meat to the scenes that involve Moore as the socialite wife forced to confront the reality that she and her husband’s money cannot put his broken heart back together again.  Moore, now considered an accomplished actress, is stunning in this role, not just for her physical beauty, although, she is still the most beautiful single teardrop cryer ever to grace the screen, but also for the quiet strength that she pores into this simple, yet seemingly background character, who is pulled to the front of the line to carry the weight of her family and her husband’s legacy on her narrow shoulders. To know that it has taken 10 episodes to get to a scene where we actually get to delve into this character’s purpose, is such an unfortunate what-could-have-been for this role and a true showcase of Moore’s talents. Talents that have finally been rewarded with a Golden Globe win for her leading actor work on The Substance. But, I digress.  Fast forward back to Midland, we find young widow Ariana (Paulina Chavez) finally taking the steps to clear out what was her old life with her deceased husband, a victim of an oilfield explosion in the series’ season opener. As Ariana pensively packs away the memories of what once was in poignant scenes, marked only by reflective music and soft tears, her soon-to-be new love interest, Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) is out in the oilfield laying the groundwork for what is to come. With a plan and a prayer, Cooper is working to secure leases, by cobbling together smaller oil producers through old school negotiating — no suits, no hidden clauses, just his word and a handshake. Surely, his dad would be proud.  THE BAD As the tension ramps up with the military still on edge from the training exercise gone wrong, the drug cartel have cleaned up the mess of their wrong-place, wrong-time deceased smugglers. In doing so, they are still a little sensitive to Tommy having left them on read while he tends to his boss.  Nothing like a drug dealer scorned.  Nevertheless, the seriousness of the drama about to unfold, as a result, takes an unnecessary intermission to cut to an asinine sequence of scenes at a gentlemen’s club, entertaining octogenarians before they fall out for their afternoon naps. Angela (Ali Larter) and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), who I am now firmly convinced are solely on canvass for nothing more than comic relief, have made good on their promise to give their nursing home community service besties a day they will not forget — a day the scriptwriter should have really considered to be an ill-advised field trip to a strip club. The absurdity is on full display when Ainsley goes so far as to talk her high school quarterback boyfriend into serving as the entertainment for the ladies of the group. Wait, what? Physique aside, the boy is just not equipped for the moment. And, the moment is just not right for where this episode was going.  Nevertheless, back to the pressing issues at hand, with the prospect of losing his boss and taking over the company to get it sold, Tommy must negotiate just one more deal as a way to ensure his boss’ family sees their inheritance. In doing so, Tommy must bring his burgeoning nememsis Rebecca Falcone (played by Krista Wallace) up to speed to help negotiate the existing leases and wells.  THE UGLY Driving away from the impromptu planning meeting with Rebecca, Dale (James Jordan), and Nate (Colm Feore), the thorn in Tommy’s side re-emerges. The cartel nabs him in an ambush, and just like that we are back where we started with Tommy being in the same predicament we found him in at the start of the series. However, short of coming full circle, the episode takes a vicious turn when the cartel take our favorite anti-hero out to The Patch to demonstrate how skilled they are at destroying oil companies’ products. But, in a not-for-the-faint-of-heart torture scene to follow, the message they really want to send back to their big oil friends is literally stamped all over Tommy’s face, literally — putting a nail in the notion that drilling for oil can very well cost you your life. To survive, Tommy may be forced to cut a deal with devil — a partnership that could prove to be a blessing and a curse.  To say this finale was all over the place with the feels would be an understatement. From hurt and fear, to tenderness and care; from mild disbelief, right up to  I can’t believe they just did that, in just 80 minutes,  the emotions run the gamut. And, oddly enough, with no proverbial tying up of loose ends, wrapping up of storylines and plot points, the “finale” gives no sense of closure on the season to balance it all out. Instead, you are left feeling like there is more to come in another episode, as if what you have just seen was meant to be just another day at the office for the landman.  Nevertheless, to find out what tomorrow will hold will be a wait-and-see if the series gets renewed for a sophomore season.  So, in case you missed how it all started, watch all 10 episodes of the season debut again. Based on series co-creator Christian Wallace’s podcast, “Boomstown,” Landman is streaming now on Paramount+.

Title: Faking Ties (ARC)  Author: Alexis Gorgun Genre:     Contemporary Romance Rating: Enjoyed Spice: Flamin Hot Cheeto Synopsis: It’s one thing to pretend to be an international pop star; it’s a whole other thing to pretend to be her, while dating a famous football player, Hunter Holt, and dodging her handsy ex. When feelings for her “fake boyfriend” start to get all too real, and rumors of a “fake Stella Wilde” hit the populace, Elodie’s life goes from “juggling too many balls”, to “fumbling the ball .”   When things hit the fan, will Elodie remain in one piece?  Thoughts:  This is one of those “stay up all night reading” kinda stories.  I spent much of the first half trying to figure out how Elodie was going to get away with these lies and still not only come out better, but keep her relationship with Hunter in tack. Hunter is such a babe, he had me hooked almost immediately.  Elodie’s determination to not only do what she could for her mother, but also Stella and her fans was sweet but stressed me out too cause, whew…they were really doing THE MOST.  The ease with which she fit in with Hunter’s crowd, even if he didn’t, was cute and the way she supported him and helped him grow was the kind of thing we all want.  Hunter’s superpower is being supportive of Elodie while managing his own insecurities about the role he plays not only on his team, but within the confines of their relationship as well.  There is a difference between “knowing” you’re not good enough and wasting their time anyway vs “knowing” you’re not good enough and doing everything you can to make sure you become good enough, and Hunter does the latter. His determination to be a better teammate, friend and partner really seals the deal for me.  Although Elodie does work out her future goals in the end, I felt like her growth was lacking a bit.  I wish I would have seen her stand up for herself more and take a more active role in her life instead of just letting everyone else’s demands run her the way they did, but I was still happy with both Elodie & Hunter’s growth.  Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The story was humorous, spicy and had some good banter (my fav).  Quotes:  My new life goal is to get Elodie to smile like she does while in Rome.                        -Hunter “I hope you enjoy the soundtrack more than the movie.”                        -Elodie (as Stella) Faking Ties is out Jan 9th, 2025  **************                                                                                       @booksteantravel Rating: LOVED= 5 Stars. A new fav. Will be talking about every chance I get.  ENJOYED= 4-3 Stars.  It wasn’t a life changer but I would recommend.  0-2 Stars/ DNF= I will not post a review about a book I didn’t enjoy or did not finish. Good vibes only. I support anyone who’s brave enough to create their own work and put it out into the world for others.  Spice:  Puffy Cheeto- No Spice.  Crunchy Cheeto- Closed Door/Fade to Black Flamin Hot Cheeto- Spicy. A few detailed scenes.  Takis- Erotica. With more mature themes.

The episode opens with a dramatic twist: the captain’s child has been kidnapped, setting the tone for an intense hour. At the Morgan home, Deb is excited about her upcoming double date—her with Gio, her new guy, and Dexter with her best friend Sofia. Never missing the chance to take a dig at Dex, Deb gives Dexter a rundown on how to dress and act, determined to make him appear normal. When Harry inquires about meeting Deb’s boyfriend, she shuts him down, bluntly stating he’ll never meet him. Unfazed, Harry quietly advises Dexter to keep an eye on Gio and report back. Later, Dexter evaluates a crime scene tied to a potential serial killer. Harry, recently demoted to grunt work, finds himself paired with LaGuerta. Dexter theorizes that the murder connects to two previous ones, but La Guerta dismisses him outright. Harry, ever the voice of caution, urges Dexter to let LaGuerta build her case first. Cue an oddly placed flashback of Harry and Laura entangled in their affair. He tells her once again that they need to stop as the baby that he is expecting with the pesky woman he happens to be married to is due soon. These flashbacks do Harry no favors, making his character feel increasingly unlikable. His promises to Laura about her eventual freedom feel hollow. Back at the station, the captain learns of his son’s kidnapping. Tensions rise when the captain’s ex-wife’s new partner blames him for failing to protect their child amidst the recent wave of abductions. The ex-wife provides little help, unable to describe the masked kidnapper. Harry steps up to help the captain despite his demotion, proving their bond goes beyond rank. Meanwhile, Dexter focuses on Levi, someone who has escaped justice on a technicality. He suspects Levi could be the serial killer he’s hunting. As Dexter pieces the murders together, the question arises: is his need to kill clouding his judgment? Does he need the murders to be linked to a serial killer to provide him with a perfect victim? Harry laments his new position, feeling disconnected from his old team. Dexter checks in, and their conversation shifts to the missing child, Nikky. Dexter analyzes patterns and predicts they have 12 days, drawing from the judge’s son’s case: a finger was sent on day 4, and the body was found on day 12. Harry, ever the optimist, clings to hope, while Dexter relies solely on logic and science. For a moment, Dexter allows Harry his optimism before they return to work. A flashback reveals Laura’s dangerous life as a CI infiltrating the cartel. They demonstrate their brutality, mutilating a man in her presence and giving her his finger as a grim reminder of loyalty. She’s promoted within their ranks, but the tension underscores her peril. Date night begins with Dexter awkwardly complimenting Gio’s teeth. He struggles to navigate social norms, even sitting by Deb instead of Sofia until Deb rudely tells him of his faux pas. Dexter orders an excessive amount of food, devouring it while the others look on in disbelief. When asked about his job, he enthusiastically describes a murder scene, earning awkward stares. He suggests darts to break the tension and lighten the mood until someone spills Deb’s drink, revealing Gio’s darker, more protective side. Dexter tries imitating Gio and Deb’s dynamic but quickly grows uncomfortable when Sofia gets overly touchy. Excusing himself to the restroom, he’s surprised when Sofia follows, leaving him pondering whether dating might be enjoyable. The episode ends with Dexter finally getting Levi on his table. Another solid installment, blending suspense with moral ambiguity. Through flashbacks, we gain an understanding of Harry's protectiveness of Dexter.  I did not like how Harry’s wife felt like the loss of their child was the reason for his infidelity, which she tolerated until Deb was born, and it was then she asked him to end it. It moved me to reduce my usual rating, but the pacing remains the same; the story stays true to Dexter and the plot. Once again, the series challenges viewers to examine their morality. Are we rooting for a serial killer because his victims meet a certain code? Despite some of Harry’s flaws taking the spotlight, this episode remains a standout. Ten out of ten.

In The Agency  episode 8, Martian (Michael Fassbender) and the CIA take a significant risk in attempting to recruit Sami (Jodie Turner-Smith). Sami is forced to confront the truth about the man she loves, as well as the moral dilemma of potentially betraying her country. While Martian believes he can persuade her, the outcome is far from certain. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in Belarus as Blair (Ambreen Razia) takes increasingly dangerous steps to extract Coyote (Alex Reznik), involving General Volchok’s (Juris Žagars) inner circle. Elsewhere, Danny (Saura Lightfoot-Leon) eliminates one rival for the academic trip to Iran, but finds herself facing tougher competition from another. Sami is stunned when Martian reveals that Paul Lewis is an alias, and that he’s actually a CIA agent. While Martian insists she was never a target, he warns that she’ll be in danger if Sudanese agents learn about his true identity. He offers her protection in exchange for gathering intelligence, but Sami refuses to betray her country. Martian gives her 24 hours to make a decision. Sami doesn't share the full details of the meeting with Osman (Kurt Egyiawan), but back at the London CIA field office, Bosko (Richard Gere) is frustrated with Martian’s handling of the situation. The CIA’s influence in Sudan is waning, especially with China taking the lead. Meanwhile, in Belarus, Blair pressures Sylviya (Tanya Shpadi), Volchok’s secretary, to help them gain access to her boss. Blair suggests they will expose Sylviya as a spy if she doesn’t comply. They plan to create a replica of Volchok’s personal belongings to use in their operations, as his burner phones change constantly. British intelligence agent Richardson (Hugh Bonneville) meets with Bosko to discuss updates regarding Sudan, reminding him that Britain has little power against China in the ongoing negotiations. Martian is not pleased by Richardson’s involvement. Michael Fassbender as Martian in The Agency, episode 8, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Sylviya successfully sends a photo of Volchok’s boots, which the team plans to replicate. However, when Dr. Blake (Harriet Sansom Harris) questions how they’ll protect their new asset, Blair maintains that security isn't part of the mission. With Coyote’s safety in jeopardy, the operation takes on even greater urgency. Danny attempts a different approach to eliminate Rose (Jessie Mei Li) as competition for the Tehran program by bonding over booze and drugs, hoping to uncover a weakness. Rose reveals that her mother wants to travel to Switzerland to die on her own terms, but her Catholic family opposes this decision. The next day, Sami, overwhelmed, passes out at the negotiation table. In private, she confides in Osman about the CIA’s recruitment attempt and rejects their offer. Osman vows to protect her, informing Dalaga (David Harewood) and Guo (Curtis Lum) of the CIA’s move and suggesting they relocate the negotiations to Cairo. Meanwhile, Danny and Naomi (Katherine Waterston), posing as representatives from Assist UK, visit Rose’s mother to discuss her wish for assisted suicide in Switzerland. However, Danny’s distraction and poor performance lead Naomi to chastise her for mixing business with personal feelings, warning her that emotional involvement with targets is dangerous. Though Britain has lost influence, a twist reveals that Richardson has been playing both sides. Guo (Curtis Lum) informs Richardson that the CIA attempted to recruit Sami, and the two meet to discuss their shared interest in the situation. Guo presents Richardson with a flash drive containing intel on Russian operatives in the US Energy Department, aiming to put pressure on the CIA. The balance of power shifts, and Guo eventually confronts Bosko and the CIA team with Sami as her representative. Tensions rise as Bosko’s frustration mounts over the Chinese sidestepping diplomatic protocols during the negotiations. Guo’s move signals that the CIA no longer holds the upper hand, and the flash drive marks a critical turning point in the conflict. Throughout the episode, flashforwards reveal Martian taking a lie detector test, where he’s questioned by a suspicious British woman, potentially linked to MI6 and Richardson’s operations. In Belarus, Sylviya’s attempt to swap Volchok’s boots is discovered, and she is sentenced to death. Blair is left to grapple with the consequences of the failed mission, knowing that more lives will be lost if Coyote isn’t rescued. As Coyote is moved to another location, the stakes are raised. Martian confronts Guo, demanding to know who orchestrated the play involving Sami and the flash drive. Guo refuses to reveal the British intel connection, leading to a physical altercation where Martian incapacitates Guo with a chokehold. Sami and Osman prepare to leave on a private jet when Martian makes one final attempt to convince her to join him and the CIA. Sami rejects him once more, boarding the plane with Osman. As she departs, it’s unclear if this will be the last time Martian sees her.

After much anticipation, The Rookie  finally returned last night for its seventh season. It felt like years ( it’s only been two hundred and thirty one days, but who’s really counting? ), but we’re back and if last night’s premiere is any indication of how this season is going to play out then we are in for a wild ride.  Overall, this was a great season opening episode, but I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t run my mouth about things that irked me, right? I promise there’s more good than bad, but we’ve got to talk about some things.  First, the explanation we got for Aaron Thorsen’s absence  was extremely weak. You’re telling me someone who had the entire world believing he murdered his best friend and still went through the Police Academy and made it through working with Training Officers who doubted him couldn’t handle a few cops knowing that he was one of Blair’s patients? Really? What I do like about this approach is that it leaves room for the character to make a possible return ( Aaron Thorsen, we miss you already ).  Second, Monica evading authorities  means she’s going to be back at some point in the series again. I was hoping we could’ve wrapped that storyline up by the end of last season ( Bridget Regan, I love you, but it’s time ), guess we can’t all win, right?  Lastly, the “Oscar and Jason escaped prison”  storyline is already boring me and I know it won’t be over for another few episodes. Now, to be fair, I could be unfairly judging this one but what’s the real solution for this one when they catch them? Back to prison so they could get another chance? Wrap this one up by episode four, I beg.  Now, enough of the negatives for now ( I could say more, but the good outweighs the bad with this one ).  (Disney/Mike Taing) LISSETH CHAVEZ, PATRICK KELEHER, DERIC AUGUSTINE FINALLY! The Rookie is going back to its roots with this season premiere. By this I mean they’re  back to having three Rookies in the roll call room. Seth Ridley  and Miles Penn  are introduced as Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford’s new rookies, respectively. This pairing is perfection: Seth is a very “textbook” cop which means how handles situations in the field has to fit what he’s learned from the academy rather than applying what he’s learned to best handle situations. He’s also sensitive ( I do mean this in the nicest way possible ). The way he explained why he threw up at a crime scene would only get a pass from Lucy Chen. Not because she’s not good at punishment, but she’s more empathetic and could teach him in a way that doesn’t make him feel like a complete screw up. Miles is the opposite – he’s very confident that he knows what he’s doing and completely disregards the handbook. Though technically he’s no rookie to policing (he transferred from Texas PD), he will learn quickly that LAPD is nothing like what he’s used to. This makes Tim Bradford the perfect TO for him. He will correct that behavior in no time and if I’m being honest, I hope Miles keeps testing him because having season one TO Bradford back is heaven.  (Disney/Mike Taing) NATHAN FILLION, DANNY BROWN, LISSETH CHAVEZ Oh, another reason to love about Tim and Lucy being training officers together? The banter. I’ve missed the Chenford  ( Chen and Bradford just in case you’re new here ) banter. This bet they have going on to see who could train the better rookie has me seated. I’ll admit I didn’t want Lucy to be a TO because I knew it wasn’t what she wanted for herself, but from what I see so far, I’m going to trust the writers here. It’s giving me season four level of Tim and Lucy banter and trust me when I say she was missed. It was an element they were missing after they got together ( argue with a wall on this one ) and I love that it’s back. I could only imagine how much better things are going to be between them now that they’re broken up ( the tension will be at an all time high ladies and gentlemen ).  I did not  expect to see a jealous Wesley, but man oh man am I loving it. Angela never gave him a reason to make him feel like he should worry, yet after hearing that one of the detectives has a thing for his wife, Wesley can’t help but obsess over it. Besides Chenford, Wopez  ( Wesley and Lopez if you’re new here ) is one of my favorite couples on the show. They’ve been through a lot these past seasons, and I’m hoping we give them a little peace this season and only enjoy some spice for them. They deserve it!  This episode had just enough going on to keep me wanting more. I loved the pacing throughout the episode – while on shift, things were happening pretty quickly, but then you have the after shift scene where things move a little slower. We see how Tim is tough on the rookies in the locker room, but that tough exterior completely melts when he finds Lucy in the parking lot (the lingering looks they gave each other though?). Then there’s Wesley still thinking about what he discovered earlier in the day and shows a vulnerable side to him when he asks Angela if she's happy ( the “with me” was silent ). Miles living in his car? I can’t wait to see how he found himself in that situation ( man, I really thought I was going to dislike him, but I don’t ). Also, Nolan going home and we don’t see Bailey? FANTASTIC! ( come on, I had to ). We just might be getting the best season yet.  What’d you think of the season premiere of The Rookie ? Let me know!