Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) obtained a greater sendoff than some earlier characters on The Rookie. The Season 7 premiere revealed that he was nonetheless alive within the universe and had transferred to North Hollywood. The character’s exit ended some storylines developed since he was launched in Season 4. However since he is alive someplace, may the present deliver him again? “Coming into this season with this want to re-pilot just a little bit, to launch these two new rookies, to essentially lean into going creatively in some totally different instructions — [writing off Aaron] is in the end what we wished to do,” showrunner Alexi Hawley instructed TV Information of the choice to write down off the character. Relating to whether or not the character may seem sooner or later, Hawley gave an encouraging replace, saying:

“However he is nonetheless very a lot alive in our universe, so there’s at all times the likelihood that we see him once more.”

Why Did Tru Valentino Depart ‘The Rookie’?

TV Line reported Valentino’s departure from the favored police procedural, however no clarification was given for why he determined to go away. Reacting to the information on his Instagram Tales (through TV Insider), the actor appreciated his time on the present however was excited to see what the longer term held for him, hinting that it was a purely private choice. His message learn:

“I’ll at all times cherish my time on The Rookie however couldn’t be extra excited for what the longer term has in retailer. I like the chums and relationships made whereas being there. It was such a tremendous alternative and really feel so fortunate to have had the final 3 seasons. Thanks to one of the best followers on this planet, I do know I don’t discuss a lot, however I respect you all a lot. You by no means know who might pop again up within the Mid-Wilshire Precinct. Till then, 7 Adam 19, that is Officer Thorsen, over and out!”

Valentino’s farewell message teases that he is perhaps open to reprising his character for a visitor function sooner or later. Within the meantime, the present has changed Thorsen and Celina (Lisseth Chavez) with two new rookies, Miles (Deric Augustine) and Seth (Patrick Keleher). Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) have taken over because the coaching officers for these new additions. “Forward of Bailey’s (Jenna Dewan) return dwelling, John (Nathan Fillion) appears to be like for clues to find Jason Wyler (Steve Kazee). Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a pleasant face resurfaces on the station, and Wesley (Shawn Ashmore) feels unsettled over Angela (Alyssa Diaz),” in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 3, “Out of Pocket.”

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