Spoiler alert: The next article comprises spoilers from The Rookie season 7, episode 2, “The Watcher.”

The Rookie season 7 obtained off to a semi-decent begin throughout its premiere, however fortunately its second episode reveals enchancment, suggesting it would solely get higher as time passes. Alexi Hawley’s police procedural drama has come a good distance since its first season. Whereas Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan was one of many first-year cops on the present’s starting, he’s now one of many coaching officers instructing new rookies. Nevertheless, at the same time as a TO, Nolan remains to be very a lot studying.

“The Watcher” options Nolan letting Celina Juarez take the reins (or at the least making an attempt to) on Plain Garments Day, whereas Nyla Harper offers with points at dwelling and Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen try to beat their rookies’ errors. Total, episode 2 is straightforward, however that is what makes it superior to The Rookie‘s underwhelming season 7 premiere. In fact, it is not with out its faults. The season nonetheless has numerous room for enchancment, however “The Watcher” is an effective signal of what is to come back within the subsequent 16 episodes.

The Rookie Season 7 Returns To The Glory Days Of Episodic Codecs

Episode 2 Nonetheless Brushes Previous Earlier Cliffhangers, Although

As Hawley promised earlier than the season 7 premiere, the procedural is returning to its basic episodic format. Basically, many season 7 episodes (like “The Watcher”) will characteristic tales that start and finish inside the hour, just like how The Rookie started. Episode 1, “The Shot,” additionally comprises these one-and-done plotlines. Nevertheless, that fashion does not work as nicely in a premiere as in a daily episode, which is why episode 2 is extra profitable.

“The Shot” ought to have completely addressed the cliffhangers from the season 6 finale so The Rookie might transfer on to larger and higher issues. As an alternative, the massive questions nonetheless linger over episode 2 (regardless of it being an ideal episode in and of itself). It is unclear the place Jason Wyler, Oscar Hutchinson, or Monica Stevens are or what their plans are subsequent. So, episode 2 is simple to get pleasure from after we can ignore the earlier cliffhangers. That stated, it is troublesome to ignore them when they’re the furthest factor from being solved.

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However, the episode options the thrilling return of Plain Garments Day (which Celina passes with flying colours) and the workforce catching a vigilante and their copycat, each intriguing tales that conclude at episode’s finish. “The Watcher” additionally efficiently touches upon overarching storylines. The ABC sequence continues teasing Celina’s rookie 12 months coming to a detailed, Nolan’s self-doubt over being TO, Tim and Lucy’s romantic stress, and Wesley’s jealousy.

Nyla & Angela (Lastly) Get Extra Substantial Display screen Time

The Rookie Season 6 Uncared for Nyla & Angela

One of many greatest enhancements over episode 1 is the rise in Nyla and Angela’s display time. Nyla will get a worthwhile story regarding her dwelling life, whereas Angela is there to help her pal. Nyla and husband James struggle over policing points (a sore spot of their relationship since they met) and he or she questions whether or not they obtained married too quickly. It is a severe argument and Nyla retreats to Angela’s home for an escape, emphasizing their sturdy bond.

Nyla and Angela have been severely uncared for all through The Rookie season 6’s ten episodes. Season 7 should make up for his or her disappointing lack of display time and episode 2 is an effective begin. Hopefully, season 7 will proceed prioritizing Nyla and Angela (and Gray, for that matter) as an alternative of solely specializing in Nolan, Tim, and Lucy.

The Rookie Season 7, Episode 2 Continues Setting Up Miles & Seth For Success

The Two New Characters Are Making Up For Aaron’s Absence

It would at all times be laborious for brand spanking new characters to reach a longtime present, however Miles and Seth are heading in the right direction in season 7. Following Aaron’s disappointing The Rookie exit, the sequence launched Miles and Seth as Mid-Wilshire’s two new rookies, and every character has intriguing tales after solely two episodes. In addition they could not be extra completely different, which considerably helps them each.

Miles is boastful and compulsive however, as the primary two episodes show, Miles is way more advanced and relatable than his first impression led us to imagine. In the meantime, Seth is naive and anxious, however Lucy’s rookie additionally has a coronary heart of gold and a heartbreaking backstory. The Rookie season 7 makes it simple for us to care concerning the two new children, which is a troublesome feat for any TV sequence this far into its run.

New episodes of The Rookie season 7 will air weekly at 10pm ET each Tuesday on ABC.

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Professionals

• The Rookie season 7, episode 2 focuses extra on Nyla and Angela
• Miles and Seth proceed to be highlights of season 7
• The present returns to its episodic format

Cons

• “The Watcher” comprises no point out of Jason, Oscar, or Monica
• The instances might nonetheless be extra distinctive and thrilling