Tonight’s episode of “The Rookie,” took a wild flip, remodeling Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon from dreamy to downright nightmarish. What began off as a romantic getaway, shortly descended into an exciting saga of suspense and hazard, removed from the luxurious escape they’d imagined. Their plush retreat turned out to be a dud, however that was only the start.
Nolan’s choice to doc the holiday with an array of cameras, inadvertently captured a creepy man spying on them via the window for an hour as they slept. This harrowing discovery, paired with the invention of a lifeless physique on the seaside, propelled the storyline into darkish and sudden territory. Nolan, with only a sliver of cell service, despatched out an SOS to Harper again at Mid-Wilshire, highlighting the dire straits that he and Bailey had been in- no cops, no assist, simply them and a possible menace to their lives on the island. Fortunately, Gray green-lighted a giddy Harper and Lopez to jet off to the rescue, as a result of what working mother wouldn’t desire a paid trip? Sadly for the rescue mission, Nolan was capable of rescue himself and the ladies ended up flying proper again to the station, the place a gleeful Gray revelled of their disappointment. Regrettably, the honeymoon scenes had been tough to observe in additional methods than one. All the scenes with Bailey and Nolan had been captured with a handheld camcorder and though this was supposed to thrust viewers into the thick of the motion, it ended up being extra dizzying than thrilling.
“Hassle in Paradise” – THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune. Photograph: Raymond Liu/Disney ©2024 All Rights Reserved
Parallel to the honeymoon horror, Celina handled the fallout from her last-minute solo mission final episode, discovering herself caught driving with Sergeant Bradford, which was nerve-wracking sufficient. However then there was her awkward scenario with Aaron, making an attempt to navigate the aftermath of their kiss final week. In response to Aaron’s Psychiatrist, the kiss was a basic case of trauma-bonding, however regardless of her recommendation to have an grownup dialog with Celina and provides her house, he determined to purchase her a laptop computer to clean issues over. Discuss misreading the Dr. London’s steering. Fortunately, the 2 managed to lastly have an grownup dialog, finally deciding that their friendship was value saving.
“Hassle in Paradise” – THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Suarez. Photograph: Raymond Liu/Disney ©2024 All Rights Reserved
Lucy’s storyline, specializing in her preparation for the detective’s examination, supplied a lighter ingredient to the episode. The banter between Tim and Lucy, and his tough-love strategy to her over-preparing, had been a spotlight, however the cherry on prime was her permitting Smitty to assist her put together. Naturally, his suggestion was to realize Lieutenant Primm’s favour, through the use of what he enjoys to her benefit. For many who aren’t up to the mark, Primm had it out for Lucy for spear-heading the 5 participant commerce to get Tim into Metro. Regardless of Lucy holding her personal amidst the psychological mind-games that Primm performed to get her to the examination, she finally didn’t make detective. Fortunately, Tim was there to choose up the items, displaying her simply how a lot he believed in her when he revealed that he thought she would are available in first place. His, “you can by no means disappoint me,” line undoubtedly had Chenford followers swooning. Though the ultimate Chenford scene was candy, Lucy’s disappointment over not making detective felt swept underneath the rug. Lucy has been a patrol officer for method too lengthy, she deserves a promotion. Hopefully there’s a larger plan in retailer for her character. She completely deserves it.
“Hassle in Paradise” – THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Eric Winter as Tim Bradford and Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen Photograph: Raymond Liu/Disney ©2024 All Rights Reserved
Whereas the hand held camerawork in Nolan and Bailey’s storyline could have polarized some viewers, the episode reaffirmed the present’s dedication to pushing boundaries and making an attempt new issues. It was one other strong installment in a robust sixth season to date. Your flip, Rookie followers! What did you consider the episode? Have Celina and Aaron managed to maneuver ahead with their friendship? What did you consider Lucy not making detective? Do you hope there’s a larger plan in retailer for her? Share your ideas beneath and comply with me on Twitter @MiddleofCanada.