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Just when you thought the streets of Los Angeles were the only place for middle-aged men to have a vocational crisis, ABC has decided to expand the "Nolan-verse" into the rain-soaked forests of Washington. The network officially gave a series order today to The Rookie: North, a spinoff that proves if at first you don’t succeed with a federal branch, you simply move the entire production two thousand miles north and hope for better weather. Starring Jay Ellis, who most recentl

Now this is how you do a season finale. The latest episode of The Rookie was the perfect end to an amazing season. Leaving us with just enough to want more. Of course there were a few scenes that I felt could’ve been left on the cutting room floor, but great episode nonetheless. Was Dash Necessary? There were two things that irritated me while watching this episode; Dash’s appearance being the first one. We first met Dash at the end of last season and I thought he was a grea

The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley has officially confirmed that Nathan Fillion has filmed for the pilot of the highly anticipated spinoff, The Rookie: North. While the flagship series continues to dominate Tuesday nights, this new expansion aims to prove that the "oldest rookie" formula has plenty of life left provided you add a little Washington state drizzle. A Cold Start in Pierce County Set in the rugged terrain of Pierce County, Washington, The Rookie: North ditches the pa

Last night’s episode of The Rookie was the best “I’m sorry we did that” to make up for the documentary episode - I’m convinced. I usually can’t stand the storyline whiplash, but this time around it flowed seamlessly. From a visit by a familiar face to a death we didn’t see coming, this episode was one of the best all season. The Glasser Case Continues Before we get into this case, I’d like to just ask one thing: why is Bailey always tagging along police investigations? John

Great - another documentary episode for The Rookie . I thought last week’s episode felt like a filler episode, but this one is very much a filler episode. If I’m being honest, I would’ve preferred a break in the schedule. The documentary episodes are usually the lowest rated episodes and this week’s new episode will most likely join the bunch. This episode centered around a former LAPD officer Richard Rowley, who died twice. You read that correctly - he first “died” when th

ABC just gave us the television equivalent of a warm weighted blanket and a stiff drink. In a move that surprised absolutely no one paying attention to the Nielsens, the network has officially greenlit more episodes of its heavy hitters: The Rookie and Will Trent . While other networks are busy axing beloved dramas to save a few pennies, ABC is doubling down on what actually works, charismatic leads, snappy dialogue, and just enough procedural formula to keep us coming back

This week’s episode of The Rookie felt like a fever dream. I wonder if this was meant to be a filler episode because that’s what it felt like. The storylines lacked depth and it left me with a feeling of unfulfillment. We got some heavy topics in this episode, yet they went with the comical approach with the execution and I don’t understand why. Celina Working with Missing Persons Celina is working with the Missing Persons department and I, selfishly, wanted to see how she

The storyline whiplash is back in this latest episode of The Rookie , but I will say, I enjoyed this episode despite that. It was unpredictable with the perfect mix of action, comedy, and drama all in one. Bailey Gets a Rookie After leaving her job for the opportunity to work on a task force in D.C., Bailey returns to the LAFD and has to basically start over. Her previous position was no longer available, but there was something she could do: train a new paramedic. That’s ri

I did not expect an A.I. vigilante to have me so hooked in this week’s episode of The Rookie , but here we are. Zuzu is back, and it's not only helping John and Bailey get intel on who has Bailey on their radar, but it’s now reaching out to Angela to help Wesley out through his mess of a campaign. It seems helpful, but how much can the team trust Zuzu? Bailey is Back - Let the Spy Games Begin The trap set by Bailey in last week’s episode played out in this week’s new episode

Last night’s episode of The Rookie was frustrating to watch, but not in a bad way. It was one of those episodes where you hoped the good guys caught a break and won, but shockingly, the obvious direction wasn’t made and I must admit, I’m not mad at it. The Glasser Case is Falling Apart Given what happened in last week’s episode, I knew the DA’s office would have no choice but to offer Liam some sort of deal. What I wasn’t expecting was the return of Harrison Novak, the convi

By far one of the best episodes of The Rookie this season thus far. The opening sequence was the perfect set up to one of the creepiest cases the team has ever faced. The only note I’d say with this episode is that they could’ve gone without some scenes to give the Westview case more life. We Could’ve Done Without Bailey I believe whatever they’re setting up by introducing this secret room in the pentagon scene with Bailey is going to make for an interesting storyline. Howev

This week’s episode of The Rookie was incredibly entertaining. I appreciated the laughs that helped ease the pain of the drama that was unfolding. Never in my years did I think we’d see the start of the downfall of one of my favorite couples, alas, here we are. T.O. Nyla Has Returned As reprimand for her actions, Nyla is not only back in uniform, but she’s tasked with training MIles, who just got back to work. I thought it was funny that Tim and Nolan, John Nolan, of all pe

This week’s all new episode of The Rookie had me on the edge of my seat. Who would’ve thought a simple prison transfer would turn into a crashed plane and a manhunt for prisoners. We also got to meet another relative of Tim’s who we all thought didn’t exist. How exciting? Inmate Transfer Gone Wrong This was exciting to watch. It started off as a simple inmate transfer, but then turned into chaos in the sky. One of the officers turned out to be dirty and got a payout from one

I wanted to love this episode of The Rookie , but it was just okay. It’s been a while since we’ve seen an undercover operation, especially with Nyla and Lucy together. I’ve been loving the ensemble working on cases together, and part of me feels like this undercover case should’ve been the focal point of the episode while everyone played their part in it. It wasn’t much of a whiplash episode, but it felt like something was missing. Lucy and Nyla Go Undercover One of my favor

The television landscape is currently shifting faster than a streaming service’s subscription price. From high-stakes legal maneuvers in Silicon Valley to the grit of 1990s Jamaica, Queens, the casting gods have been busy. Whether it’s Emmy darling Elisabeth Moss finding a new way to be stressed out or the Power universe expanding yet again, the upcoming slate of shows is looking more crowded than a network executive’s therapist’s waiting room. At The TV Cave , we’ve been di

We’ve got storyline whiplash again for the new episode of The Rookie , however this time, it seems they’re starting to get it right. I was locked in from the start of the episode that started with a silly curse until the very end when most of our faves were in danger after an explosion. The Glasser Case This was a tough one; Nyla and Angela helped put away an extremely dangerous serial killer. This should’ve been an easy open and shut case, but Nyla let her emotions get in t

And just like that we’re back with another great episode of The Rookie . Last night’s episode was still a storyline whiplash, however, this time it was executed beautifully. Aaron Thorsen Has Returned Along with Another Friendly Face It was a smart move to keep Aaron’s leave open-ended because it made for a wonderful surprise visit in this episode. His energy in this episode was everything . From the moment he walked up to everyone in the parking lot, it was like a breath of

Well, it can’t all be great, right? There was a lot going on in the latest episode of The Rookie and I hope we’re not back to storyline whiplash. Bailey’s Potential Move to D.C. Bailey’s old captain meets with her and John to talk about the possibility of Bailey joining him and a team inside the Pentagon. Sounds exciting, but Bailey didn’t seem like she was too into it at first, but as the offer lingered, it became obvious this was something she was considering. She even pr

These episodes just keep getting better. Last night’s all new episode of The Rookie gave us an unexpected reunion and a callback to a storyline from an earlier season. Seth and Miles Reunite We knew Miles and Seth would be reuniting because of the sneak peek that dropped before the episode aired, so this came as no surprise. However, there were a few things I was not expecting. For starters, Seth was still going on an apology tour. I can appreciate this because everyone h

This Is Us alum Chris Sullivan has officially been cast in ABC’s upcoming pilot The Rookie: North and yes TV fans are already emotionally preparing themselves. Because if Sullivan shows up on your screen, you know things are about to get complicated, heartfelt and probably a little messy in the best possible way. Sullivan, best known for his Emmy-nominated turn as Toby Damon on NBC’s This Is Us , joins the growing Rookie franchise in a key role. In The Rookie: North , a sp