Reposted from: The Rookie Season 1 Episode 9: Standoff Review
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Synopsis: Officer Bradford’s wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack. (TVGuide)
Writer: Alexi Hawley
Director: John Terlesky
Rating: TV-14
Running Time: 43mins
Airs: Tuesdays at 10pm on CTV (Canada)/ABC (United States)
“Standoff” starts off with Nolan on the floor at gunpoint in front of Kyle Montgomery. He quickly kicks his foot causing the gun to misfire beside Nolan’s head as the two men engage in a fistfight. Lucy emerges with her gun, but can’t get a clear line of sight so Nolan flips over and kicks Kyle through a large glass window. After the botched sting, Bradford apologizes to Lopez for his actions and is scared of what Isabel’s fate is. Bishop and the detectives find her, but she’s shot and not doing well. Back at Nolan’s house, he calls in the break-in and arrest, but Chen starts to freak out about how this can tie back to their relationship. He tells her to run away before anyone shows up so they can keep it a secret.
West’s father and Captain Anderson arrive to question Nolan about the events of the night and he makes sure to exclude Chen’s involvement. He’s later called into the Captain’s office and told that the investigation into Alex’s murder is over and it was cleared as a justifiable homicide, but what happened with Kyle is now being investigated. They decide to put him on desk duty until everything is cleared up. Nolan meets with Officer Yamada and learns the ins-and-outs of desk duty, down to the titillating job of keeping stamps within the designated lines.
Meanwhile, Grey sits down with Bradford to check in on him and reassures him that Isabel is a fighter. Detectives Wolf and Vestri question Isabel’s drug dealing boyfriend, who isn’t too upset about her fate, but they blackmail him into making him a walking human target if he doesn’t help them. He caves and gives them the location of Vance’s girlfriend so everyone gears up to take on this heavy hitter. Chen pulls Bradford aside and apologizes for what happened to Isabel, but he’s concerned with the current task and asks her to grab the Bradford special.
West is pulled aside by his father who questions Nolan’s mental health and what is really going on, but he assures his father that Nolan is the most sane and stable officer from his class. Back to Nolan, who is dealing with police complaints and the newest issue is a violent, divorced couple having to use the station as a proxy to drop off their kid. The woman leaves to work while Nolan is entrusted with watching over her son until his father arrives. While he’s looking for crayons for the kid, Commander West pulls him aside for a little conversation.
They sit down in the interrogation room and he asks if Nolan lured Kyle to his house to attack him, but he says no. West seems content with the answer until he brings up that Kyle had heard another voice at the house and questions if Nolan lied to him, but he again says no. At the desk, Officer Yamada asks Nolan if he’s doing okay before taking the kid out for some food. Just as they leave, the father arrives to pick up his kid, but Nolan notices he is intoxicated and decides to make him stay for a few hours until he’s sobered up.
The team arrives at the apartment complex to find Cesiah Olivo. They go door-to-door trying to find her until Bradford and Chen find a very pregnant Cesiah who feels trapped in her situation. Bradford reassures her that he will make sure that Vance is dealt with and that convinces Cesiah to call him to come over. Vance is hiding in another apartment in the building and hears Bishop at the door, but as she becomes suspicious he starts to fire.
None of the teams can get into contact with a radio jammer in the basement, but they all engage in firefights with Vance’s men. Vance makes his way to Cesiah’s apartment and threatens Bradford and Chen, but they aren’t giving up that easily. Talia sneaks off into the apartment of an older couple seeking treatment for her injured arm and thankfully they have tons of medical supplies. Lopez and West manage to make their way into another resident’s apartment, but find the only exit is the door back into the hallway. And to make things worse, Vance’s men are preparing to break in and Cesiah’s water breaks.
Bradford decides to improvise and fires both their firearms out into the hallway causing a bit of a stalemate between the two parties allowing Chen to shift her focus to delivering Cesiah’s baby. West and Lopez learn from the resident that no one living there really likes Vance and that they could turn off the power in the basement. Lopez discovers they don’t need to make their way outside, but bust through the walls to make their way to the elevator shaft.
Detectives Wolfe and Vestri enter the building through the elevator, but they are ambushed. Luckily, Bishop notices and intervenes before dragging them back to the apartment she was hiding in. Cool pc backgrounds 1920 x 1080. Bishop manages to cauterize Wolfe’s burst artery, but they need to get him to a hospital for some proper treatment. West and Lopez descend to the basement and shut off the power allowing Bishop to call in for backup.
Again Nolan is confronted by Commander West who urges him to amend his statement and tell the truth, but Nolan continues to say his statement has always been true. He sits down with Wendell and explains he lied about his father and reveals he is just sobering up in the other room. He decides to confront Commander West about what happened, but he is interrupted by the call for backup. With West’s son one of the officers involved, Nolan is taken off desk duty to help with the situation.
Back at the apartment complex, Chen delivers Cesiah’s baby, but Bradford notices something off about the hallway. He realizes they are making their way around a different way, but it’s too late and Chen is shot in the chest. Luckily she was wearing her Bradford special breastplate and they both engage in a fistfight with the assailants. Unfortunately, Vance is able to escape, but he is quickly grabbed by Grey and armed officers. With West and Lopez pinned in the basement, they feel hopeless until Commander West, Nolan and a tactical team take the staircase and rescue them.
As the men are arrested and Cesiah is taken to the hospital, Wolfe asks about Vestri, but Bishop knows he didn’t make it. Grey gives Bradford the opportunity to talk to Vance and tell him who he is, who Isabel is and that Vance is going to prison for the rest of his life. Back at the precinct, Nolan wants to talk with Chen about their story and how Commander West is suspicious. He wants to come clean, but Chen doesn’t want this one instance to screw up their opportunity to do good. He’s called into the Captain’s office where Commander West clears him of the Kyle Montgomery incident and reinstates him. The episode ends as Bradford goes to the hospital and rekindles a bit of something with Isabel while Nolan and Chen share a beer over his reinstatement and their attempt to return to something normal.
Captain’s Log
Overall, Standoff was a good return episode. After the huge fall finale cliffhanger, there were big shoes for this show’s next episode to fill and while it wasn’t as emotionally impactful, it still had a lot of thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action. With this type of show so early in its run, it’s impossible to know how safe a character is so the situation from this week brought the stakes to an all-time high. After back-to-back very intense episodes, I expect the next few to be more character-centric episodic stories and with how this show has progressed so far, I’m not mad with that.
Score: 8.5/10
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The Rookie is an American crime comedy-drama television series created for ABC by Alexi Hawley. The series follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department. The series is produced by ABC Studios and The Mark Gordon Company.
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The series stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Mercedes Mason, Melissa O'Neil, Afton Williamson, and Eric Winter. In October 2017, The Rookie received a series order from ABC, and premiered on October 16, 2018. In November 2018, The Rookie was picked up for a full season of 20 episodes. In May 2019, ABC renewed the series for a second season.
Premise[edit]
The series follows John Nolan, a forty-five-year-old freshly divorced man from Pennsylvania, former owner of a construction company and father of a son in college, who, after inadvertently helping police officers during a bank robbery, moves to Los Angeles to pursue a new career as a police officer in the Los Angeles Police Department. After graduating from the Police Academy, as the oldest rookie on the force, John must navigate the dangerous, unpredictable nature of his job and is determined to make it in his new career despite the challenges.[2] Series lead Nathan Fillion stated the drama was inspired by a true story within the LAPD, as the precinct is one of just two that accepts new officers over the age of 37.[3]
Cast and characters[edit]Main[edit]
Recurring[edit]
Notable guests[edit]
Episodes[edit]
Production[edit]Development[edit]
On October 26, 2017, ABC announced a straight-to-series order for The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion, and written by Castle executive producer and co-showrunner Alexi Hawley. Fillion and Hawley will serve as executive producers, along with Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper, Michelle Chapman, and Jon Steinberg. The series is produced by ABC Studios and The Mark Gordon Company,[2] and premiered on October 16, 2018.[42] On November 5, 2018, The Rookie was picked up for full season of 20 episodes.[43] On May 10, 2019, ABC renewed the series for a second season.[44]
Casting[edit]
With the series order in October 2017, Fillion was cast as John Nolan.[2] On February 7, 2018, Afton Williamson and Eric Winter were cast as Talia Bishop and Tim Bradford, respectively.[9] They were shortly followed by Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen,[8]Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey,[5] Titus Makin as Jackson West,[6]Alyssa Diaz as Angela,[4] and Mercedes Mason as Captain Zoe Andersen.[7]
Filming[edit]
In January 2018, Liz Friedlander signed on to direct and executive produce the pilot.[45] Production on the pilot began on March 7, 2018,[46] with filming taking place in Los Angeles and New York City.[47]
Reception[edit]Ratings[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 71% approval rating with an average rating of 6.33/10 based on 21 reviews. The website's consensus reads, 'Nathan Fillion's reliably likable presence makes The Rookie worth tuning in, even if the show around him isn't particularly memorable.'[68]Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 64 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.[69]
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Crash Course
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Talia forces Nolan to confront his personal moral inclinations after he encounters a kidnapping victim; Lucy is temporarily placed with a new training officer who tests her patience; and Jackson confronts his short-comings.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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After Nolan and Talia lose control of a crime scene, they begin to debate whether people are fundamentally good or bad and what that means for a police officer. Meanwhile, Lucy is concerned Tim is enabling his wife's destructive behavior and not taking care of himself.
The Switch
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The rookies are temporarily paired with new training officers and Officer Nolan is paired with Officer Lopez. When Nolan and Lopez track down an escaped criminal, they discover a little kindness goes a long way. Meanwhile, Jackson is forced to face his fears when he is partnered with Officer Bradford, while Officer Chen and Nolan must face a hard truth.
The Roundup
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Nolan, the rookies and their training officers get involved in a competition that pits them against each other, while Officer Lucy Chen notices Officer Tim Bradford is obsessed with winning at all costs.
The Hawke
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The team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault; Officer Tim Bradford needs Officer Lucy Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them.
The Ride Along
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Sergeant Grey informs Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along; Officer Bradford learns that his wife has been arrested for drug possession.
Time of Death
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Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store where two men are attempting to rob the place. Officer Nolan pursues one of the suspects on foot and is forced to make a split-second decision that will affect both of their lives. Meanwhile, Officer Bishop helps coordinate a drug bust that hits a little too close to home for Officer Bradford.
Standoff
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Officer Bradford's wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack.
Flesh and Blood
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Officer Nolan and Sgt. Grey are paired up for the day on patrol. Nolan's son Henry and Grey's Daughter visit the station.
Redwood
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An unscheduled visit by the Vice President of the United States puts the station on high alert. The secret service tasks Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop with checking out a possible threat to the vice president while the rest of the team try to keep the streets clear and safe for his visit.
Heartbreak
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The most dangerous day of the year, Valentine's Day, has the team on high alert, and Officer Nolan invites everyone over for a party now that he is single,
Caught Stealing
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The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
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When a prison bus crashes, some inmates face severe injuries while others seek an opportunity to flee; in the wake of the accident, officer Nolan tries to impress an FBI hostage negotiator while tracking down an escaped convict.
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Officer Nolan gets a lesson in respect after his arrest of a gang member leads to a free-for-all on his life; officer Chen and Bradford pull over Mario Lopez, who thinks he can talk his way out of a traffic violation.
The Shake Up
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A massive earthquake rocks the city and throws everything into chaos; Russo recommends Officer Nolan for a protective detail of Brad Hayes, a man whose dealings have put a target on his head.
Homefront
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When one of their colleagues is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on and the team being asked to check in on them now that they are free.
The Checklist
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Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am's house.
Free Fall
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As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.
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Season 1Pilot
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Small town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as a walking mid-life crisis.
Crash Course
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Talia forces Nolan to confront his personal moral inclinations after he encounters a kidnapping victim; Lucy is temporarily placed with a new training officer who tests her patience; and Jackson confronts his short-comings.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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After Nolan and Talia lose control of a crime scene, they begin to debate whether people are fundamentally good or bad and what that means for a police officer. Meanwhile, Lucy is concerned Tim is enabling his wife's destructive behavior and not taking care of himself.
The Switch
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The rookies are temporarily paired with new training officers and Officer Nolan is paired with Officer Lopez. When Nolan and Lopez track down an escaped criminal, they discover a little kindness goes a long way. Meanwhile, Jackson is forced to face his fears when he is partnered with Officer Bradford, while Officer Chen and Nolan must face a hard truth.
The Roundup
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Nolan, the rookies and their training officers get involved in a competition that pits them against each other, while Officer Lucy Chen notices Officer Tim Bradford is obsessed with winning at all costs.
The Hawke
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The team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault; Officer Tim Bradford needs Officer Lucy Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them.
The Ride Along
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Sergeant Grey informs Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along; Officer Bradford learns that his wife has been arrested for drug possession.
Time of Death
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0
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Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store where two men are attempting to rob the place. Officer Nolan pursues one of the suspects on foot and is forced to make a split-second decision that will affect both of their lives. Meanwhile, Officer Bishop helps coordinate a drug bust that hits a little too close to home for Officer Bradford.
Standoff
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Officer Bradford's wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack.
Flesh and Blood
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0
Error: please try again.
Officer Nolan and Sgt. Grey are paired up for the day on patrol. Nolan's son Henry and Grey's Daughter visit the station.
Redwood
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0
Error: please try again.
An unscheduled visit by the Vice President of the United States puts the station on high alert. The secret service tasks Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop with checking out a possible threat to the vice president while the rest of the team try to keep the streets clear and safe for his visit.
Heartbreak
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0
Error: please try again.
The most dangerous day of the year, Valentine's Day, has the team on high alert, and Officer Nolan invites everyone over for a party now that he is single,
Caught Stealing
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0
Error: please try again.
The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
Plain Clothes Day
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0
Error: please try again.
The rookies undergo a field training day where their training officers wear plain clothing while riding with them.
Manhunt
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0
Error: please try again.
When a prison bus crashes, some inmates face severe injuries while others seek an opportunity to flee; in the wake of the accident, officer Nolan tries to impress an FBI hostage negotiator while tracking down an escaped convict.
Greenlight
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0
Error: please try again.
Officer Nolan gets a lesson in respect after his arrest of a gang member leads to a free-for-all on his life; officer Chen and Bradford pull over Mario Lopez, who thinks he can talk his way out of a traffic violation.
The Shake Up
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0
Error: please try again.
A massive earthquake rocks the city and throws everything into chaos; Russo recommends Officer Nolan for a protective detail of Brad Hayes, a man whose dealings have put a target on his head.
Homefront
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0
Error: please try again.
When one of their colleagues is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on and the team being asked to check in on them now that they are free.
The Checklist
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0
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Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am's house.
Free Fall
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0
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As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.
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