The Rookie gave us every little thing we needed and extra in “The Gala” — the Valentine’s Day themed episode of the week. From a serious #Chenford improvement to Wesley pulling probably the most hilarious scheme, the episode is certain to turn out to be a fan favourite to often be revisited.
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
ERIC WINTER, MELISSA O’NEIL
Recap:
Within the chilly open, Miles movies a proposal, however regardless of Tim’s objections, it doesn’t go as deliberate — Tim’s grumpy expression will get caught on digicam. The Valentine’s Day festivities kick off, and Bailey is on a mission to seek out her telephone, however Nolan interrupts her search, reminding her of each the gala and the vacation.
Genny pays Tim a go to, expressing that she’s able to date once more and asking him to be her wingman on the gala. Tim, nonetheless, isn’t and simply desires to be dwelling by 11, however in the end agrees. In the meantime, Luna, who’s organizing the gala, affords discounted resort rooms to everybody, which plenty of {couples} (and associates who need to have an evening off) appear to make the most of.
Gray proclaims “Flip In Your Ex Day” at work, and assigns Tim and Lucy collectively since their rookies are in any other case occupied. Lucy teases Tim about his #GrumpyCop fame, and Miles helps arrange the sales space, though his again is sore from sleeping in a mattress. He and Camilla are condominium searching, which brings a way of stress.
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
CARLO ROTA, NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ
Graham tries asking Angela to the gala, however she’s already going together with her husband, Wesley. As an alternative, she arranges for Graham to satisfy their good friend, Gretchen. Because the “Flip In Your Ex Day” sales space sees its fair proportion of unusual recommendation, Tim and Lucy can barely cover their boredom. The person they’re speaking to insists they appear cute collectively, however Lucy clarifies they’re simply coworkers.
The motion picks up when Nolan and Celina reply to a disturbance name involving a safety guard restraining a person. He claims an escort is aware of the whereabouts of his lacking daughter, Claudia. The investigation heats up as they be taught that Claudia has ties to an condominium with some shady characters, one among whom, Anton, claims to have a daughter that may know Claudia.
Again on the sales space, Tim and Lucy find yourself closing store after an absence of holiday makers. Simply as they’re about to pack up, one other customer walks up, providing some drama-filled relationship recommendation — reminding them of their very own unresolved stress.
Later, Tim and Lucy discover themselves on a stakeout in a van, betting on what unlawful items Matt may be shifting. When the bust goes down, Tim is fast to close the van door — it’s not jewellery, however a tiger. Lucy’s response to the invention is pure pleasure.
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
ERIC WINTER, PEYTON LIST
On the gala, issues are heating up. Genny asks Lucy if she’s observed how males scatter every time she mentions she’s Tim’s sister. In the meantime, Nolan and Celina’s relationship reaches a crossroads as they confront their very own unresolved points, with Nolan providing his room key to Tim and Lucy, hinting that he is not okay.
Because the evening unfolds, there’s a chaotic second when Claudia’s father storms into the gala, upset that they’re attending a celebration whereas his daughter continues to be lacking. Nolan calms him down and takes him dwelling. The evening ends with a short combat between Tim and a drunk visitor, leaving Tim with a small reduce on the again of his neck. Lucy affords to assist, and the 2 share a charged second — resulting in a passionate encounter that feels too sophisticated for phrases.
The following morning is stuffed with awkwardness. Tim tries to speak to Lucy, however she brushes it off as “simply ex intercourse,” regardless of the strain between them.
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER
Because the episode wraps up, the investigation into Claudia’s whereabouts takes a dramatic flip after they discover her overwhelmed and introduced in by the safety guards. A shootout ensues at Anton’s penthouse, and Claudia reveals that she’s in a relationship with Anton’s daughter. Within the midst of all of it, Camilla packs her issues, deciding to depart Miles and Texas to observe her personal desires.
The episode ends with Tim and Lucy sharing a quiet second within the elevator, the place she declares that what occurred between them can’t occur once more — leaving extra unresolved feelings of their wake. In the meantime, Nolan will get a voicemail from Bailey that she’s not coming dwelling straight away, and that they should repair this.
Ideas:
Nicely.
The place do I begin?
This episode was a wild one, particularly for any shippers. Tim and Lucy lastly made a transfer. Celina obtained herself a date, who’s slightly sketch. (Why is Scott again so all of a sudden? Why is he blowing up her telephone? I am suspicious.) Wesley cracked me up from his first “Hehe” all the best way to “Value it.” Genny was a beautiful return. The tiger was hilarious. Flip In My Ex Day is a humorous plan from Gray, particularly with how a lot he was grinning on the concept of pairing Tim and Lucy collectively. Angela misplaced her work husband. Miles misplaced a girlfriend. Nolan and Bailey usually are not having a very good time.
It is an excellent episode!
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NATHAN FILLION
Character of the Week: Miles Penn
Now, Miles Penn wasn’t a spotlight of this episode, however the perception into his relationship and his dedication to the LAPD actually stood out to me. He did not begin off as my favourite character together with his cocky perspective and flirting with a superior officer proper out the gate. Beneath his bravado, he is genuinely candy, caring, respectful, and loves his present job greater than something on the planet. I believe that bodes effectively for his future on the present.
Additionally, main shoutout to Luna Gray, who supported Miles when he actually wanted some recommendation, and in addition threw a kick-ass gala that resulted in some fan favourite moments!
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
TYRA JOY SMITH, DERIC AUGUSTINE
Ship of the Week: Chenford
I believe this portion of the article can simply be crammed with hundreds of thousands of followers screaming and it will get the purpose throughout effectively.
Tim and Lucy gave into every little thing the trailers have been teasing at, and so they did actually hook up within the resort room! However first, we obtained plenty of teasing of their ex standing as they undertook the duty of working the Flip In Your Ex sales space. Everybody appears to sense that they are meant to be collectively, even individuals who do not know them in any respect, comparable to Scott and the person who introduced his personal vomit in a jar. Valentine’s Day often is not the best scene for exes, however Tim and Lucy barely felt damaged up as they gravitated in direction of one another all episode, teasing and flirting and making eyes at one another till the pivotal second that they lastly gave into the magnetic pull.
The morning after was awkward, but it surely made it clear that Tim is clearly hoping for extra in the case of Lucy. He appears slightly too scared to say something because the one who broke them up within the first place, however his settlement that it did not imply something and did not require a dialog was compelled and pained.
The elevator was fast to treatment the awkwardness, although, displaying that Tim and Lucy can simply fall again into their flirty banter. They agree they can not do this once more…however will they observe by means of?
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THE ROOKIE – “The Gala” – TUESDAY, FEB. 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
ERIC WINTER, MELISSA O’NEIL, RICHARD T. JONES
Subsequent Time:
“The Mickey”
On Celina’s final day as a rookie, John offers her one last check. In the meantime, Bailey makes a brand new good friend, and Lucy locations her religion in Seth for an undercover project.
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