User Reviews

The writers sure upped the ante with this episode, wow! At first I thought this was going to be cheesy all ending up being part of the 'test', but I was pleasantly wrong. Loved the entire story and the suspense and tension during the last 40 mins. I hope there is a continuation of this story in other episodes. Mad props to the writers and cast who were outstanding. 10/10 from me!

Did anyone notice that Lopez's lawyer/boyfriend showed up as they were booking the main bad guy's wife and then the strange timing of his phone call while she was about take down the husband? Does he represent the family? It just seemed odd, maybe it is setting up another story line for her character...

OMG what a great episode. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! This show just gets better and better. 😢

Great episode, reminds us that cops risk their lives every day to protect us.

Best episode of the series to date. One of the best episodes of a TV series in a while. Sad to see a great character go but what a exit! First time I've ever left a review for a episode of any TV series but really enjoyed this emotional episode.

Brilliant acting all around. Mercedes Mason is powerhouse in this episode, and scenes alongside Nathan Fillion have always stood out. The twist shook the very flow of the show putting characters and audience alike on their toes

I have watched this show and enjoyed every episode of it and seen the depth of the writing, making up original storytelling and interesting characters. I didn't really feel it was something I had to write a review on but after seeing this episode I felt I had to express myself as from start to finish its some quality drama, some of the best drama on the show, putting the comedy back a bit to focus mainly on character drama. The writing team wrote a storyline for the episode so original and great that they succeeded in making one of the show's best episodes. There were some stunning editing in this episode, making the story flow very well with everything else.

The ensemble cast is incredible and the writing for their respective characters is what makes them great, they are believable and likeable. In this episode we get to see Nathan Fillion and Mercedes Mason shine the most, giving something incredible to every scene. Simply great acting in a superb episode

This episode was certainly highly charged and dramatically intense with excellent acting as usual, but I noted several problems. First, why is it that the only terrorist groups Hollywood cop shows depict are white supremacists? It is a subtle slur against conservatives by the Hollywood Left. Those who terrorize television heroes are never from left-wing groups like Antifa. Second, as the dead officer was wheeled to the coroner's vehicle her body was draped with an American flag. You don't put the American flag on a corpse. The flag is sometimes draped over a coffin at a funeral. At least the officers didn't kneel on the ground. Third, the sergeant used the wrong command when he ordered the officers to salute. The command is "present arms," not "order arms." Again, this is a ritual reserved for funerals. That entire scene was totally wrong.

On another plot device, I've never heard of a police department Internal Affairs officer deliberately posing as someone breaking the law or inducing someone to break the law just to see if an officer will violate procedure. That's no different than the police creating a crime by entrapment. I find it difficult to believe the LAPD IA would employ this tactic. Moreover, in the scene in which a celebrity owing community service was induced to break the law, the TO got his revenge by issuing citations for multiple serious offenses. These citations would ultimately create a legal fiasco because his defense attorney could argue that his client was the victim of police corruption in forcing the celebrity to break the law to satisfy community service. I have to wonder if the producers for The Rookie have any liaison with the LAPD or a retired LAPD officer to review episode scripts before they are set in stone. It would seem not.

That was going to be a super elaborate reversal?

My. Heart.

Sad and exciting episode. Wrong actor listed for Cole Midas and I can't think for the life of me the actors name that it really was, but he needs his props.

Wow, is all I can really think having just watched this episode. An absolute masterclass in subverting expectations

I don't want to spoil anything here but this episode is fantastic. Only the "background music" got on my nerves since it was partly so loud, I could barely understand what the actors said. I love music and it's very important to underline the atmosphere but here it was just over the top. Beside that: bravo!

If I could rate this episode and the show actually, any higher than 10 I would! It is so good! Solid acting, fresh, entertaining and funny. The story lines are excellent! It has all the elements that anybody who watches TV would love and if you like any kind of PD, FD or criminal investigation type show, this show, The Rookie is for you.! I cried just after I said "wow, she is one bad ass Captain". Trying not to spoil, but WOW! I got chills with an honor guard and the respect factor. Please, do yourself a favor tune in to this show on ABC I'm not sure what night of the week I watch it on Hulu. Just find this show and watch it. They are currently in season six so you've got a lot to binge.

Wrong. Bad. No matter what the real reason is! There has to be a better way to have done that, especially with the show so young and full of potential! Very bad writing choice!

Well, I kinda' liked the show- it's mostly the mediocre procedural crap the networks flood the screens every year, but for the sprinkles of genuine quality that dot the episodes here and there; and the thoroughly likeable characters the writers keep putting in once in a blue moon. Create a strong, fierce, intelligent, magnificently badass woman character and then kill it for a cheap moment- what a waste! All the gorgeous writing that could have been done with it and all they could do is reduce the show to a sausage fest and three fill-in female characters. I'm a dude- don't care if it colors my review in any way, but my interest for this show dropped from "could be great" to just above "meh".

Sick of the liberal writing & Im a liberal. Lets be fair white supremacy groups are extremely rare in LA California & if they are in LA they are small & extremely weak. Stop making the public scared of a gang that is tiny & weak. Its more of a back east gang (where the population is mostly white). Being born & raised in LA Im a liberal of course however I see hispanic & african american gangs far more everyday on the LA streets so please lets be realistic no matter what your political view at least show the real truth of whats going on in our streets. If they want to write about gangs then be accurate tell the truth how hispanic gangs are taking over LA & the hispanic & african american gangs are targeting eachother everyday even children that arent in gangs. So talking about an unrealistic "white supremacy gang" saying they are running the streets of LA is made up by BOTH political parties. Leave politics out of the episodes, & if you wanna write about the gangs in LA tell the truth! Or just dont make the episode about gangs at all. Anyways the episode was very disappointing & so chessy. I think this episode stirs the pot & spreads inaccurate information.