The series' success led to a short-lived spin-off,The Rookie: Feds.
In a nutshell, things got intense once Officer Nolan arrested a woman linked to a gang.
A very potent hit was placed on him.
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The stakes are quite high when Captain Zoe Anderson (Mercedes Mason) steps in to protect Nolan.
The episode goes out of its way to highlight the unpredictability and risks that cops actually face.
His guest appearances are a nice palette cleanser from the sometimes dramatic and gritty world ofThe Rookie.
It slowly turns into a Halloween to remember with the drug giving users zombie-like characteristics.
Perhaps adding a fair share to the chaos is Davidson in his recurring role as Nolans half-brother.
The episode doesnt just follow the action and zombies, theres also a detailed look into character dynamics.
Case point, audiences got another peek at the rocky mother-daughter dynamics between Lucy and mom.
It focuses more on the characters connections and growth.
Audiences get to see how much of a family the team has metamorphosed into.
Luckily, shes got not one but two helping hands in the form of Grey and Tim.
In usualThe Rookiefashion,Daddy Copblends character-driven dramawith a touch of comedy.
You could sense that he was barely hanging on as one tragedy after another struck.
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However, its that helicopter cam transition shot that really took the crown.
Outside the main plot, the show continues to address social issues.
She sparks conversations about police reform and community relations, adding another layer of depth to the episode.
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While thats going on, Officers Jackson and Chen are about to say goodbye to their status as rookies.
The eerie thing is that there was absolutely no need to witness her committing any of the murders.
However, it does so with a touch of predictability, so the situation doesnt feel completely hopeless.
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While his peers and superiors especially dismissed his dream as a mid-life crisis, Nolan proved himself.
Thats also true for the rest of the characters.
The episode was the first of a two-part season finale.
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Nolan realized the dirty cop was Armstrong after Armstrong fatally shot another rookie.
And, of course, its a relief to revisit an episode knowing everything works out in the end.
The team was permitted to notify their loved ones to avoid public places.
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