Okay Rookie fans let's talk about that mid-season finale! Seriously did anyone else scream at their TVs? Season 7 of 'The Rookie' just dropped a major bomb and left us hanging off a cliff. We're still reeling from it and counting down the seconds until the show is back. If you are still processing all the drama or wondering when new episodes are coming you are in the right place. Let's break down that crazy cliffhanger and what to expect when 'The Rookie' returns!
Shot and Shocked! Recapping 'The Rookie's' Jaw-Dropping Mid-Season Finale
If you missed the last episode buckle up because things got intense. After all the Tim and Lucy drama this season 'The Rookie' seemed to be saying "no couple is safe!" We were already worried about Angela and Wesley and Nyla and James but the mid-season finale took things to a whole new level. James who is Nyla's awesome husband got caught in a seriously messed-up situation. He was organizing a program at the community center helping wildfire evacuees when BAM trouble arrived.
Enter Kylie a volunteer with a complicated situation. She was clearly in distress and then suddenly out of nowhere she kissed James! And of course who should witness this whole awkward moment? None other than Nolan himself! Talk about bad timing. But wait it gets even crazier. Turns out Kylie is in danger from a gang she witnessed a shooting by and just when James steps in to protect her a drive-by happens and both James and Kylie are shot!
The episode ends with their fates unknown and our hearts in our throats. Is James okay? Is Kylie going to make it? And what about Nyla? Nolan already told Wesley about the kiss so you know the rumor mill is going to be working overtime at the LAPD. It's a classic 'Rookie' cliffhanger leaving us desperate for answers.
Hold Your Horses! Why 'The Rookie' Took a Break This Week
If you tuned in on Tuesday hoping for a new episode and were met with a rerun don't panic! 'The Rookie' is just taking a short break. There wasn't a new episode this week because ABC aired a news special for President Trump's address to Congress. Yep real-world politics interrupted our favorite fictional police drama.
But don't worry this is pretty normal for network TV. Shows often take short scheduled breaks throughout the season. It helps with production schedules and makes sure the season finale lands in May which is like finale month for TV. So it's a bummer we had to wait but it is just a temporary pause.
Mark Your Calendars! 'The Rookie' Season 7 Episode 9 "The Kiss" is Coming Soon!
The good news is we don't have to wait too long! 'The Rookie' Season 7 Episode 9 titled "The Kiss" is set to premiere on Tuesday March 11th on ABC. That's just around the corner! Set your DVRs get your snacks ready and prepare for the fallout from that crazy finale.
Sneak Peek at Episode 9: "The Kiss" - Investigation Drama and Relationship Chaos Ahead!
So what can we expect in "The Kiss"? Well the promo teases that the team will be in full investigation mode trying to track down the shooter from the drive-by. We know it's someone from the Six Street Devils gang the same gang that was threatening Kylie. The big question is will James and Kylie survive? And how will Nyla react to the whole kiss misunderstanding especially since Nolan kind of made it sound like more than it was?
It looks like Nolan's potential overreaction might make things extra messy for Nyla and James. Hopefully they can sort things out and focus on catching the bad guys. The episode description also mentions that Celina will be working her first case with Bailey's help. So it seems like we will have some Celina and Bailey team-up action alongside all the main drama.
Meet 'The Rookie' Season 7 Crew: Cast List
Want to keep track of who's who in Season 7? Here is a quick cast list:
- Nathan Fillion as John Nolan
- Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey
- Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez
- Eric Winter as Tim Bradford
- Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen
- Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper
- Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers
- Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune
- Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez
- Deric Augustine as Miles Penn
- Patrick Keleher as Seth Ridley
- Arjay Smith as James Murray
- Seth Gabel as Liam Glasser
Coming Soon: Episode 10 "Chaos Agent" - More Rookie Action on the Way!
And the good news keeps coming! Right after episode 9 we are getting episode 10 titled "Chaos Agent" on March 18th! The overview for episode 10 sounds intense. Nolan Lucy and Angela will be investigating a suspicious stabbing of teenage girls. Plus back at the station it sounds like things will be hilariously chaotic with technical problems prisoners and even a wild animal thrown into the mix. 'The Rookie' is definitely keeping the drama and the laughs coming.
Get Ready for More Rookie Thrills! Return Date and Episode Spoilers Recap
So to recap 'The Rookie' Season 7 is taking a quick breather but it will be back on March 11th with episode 9 "The Kiss". Expect major fallout from that mid-season finale cliffhanger with James and Kylie's lives hanging in the balance and Nyla dealing with some potentially messy relationship drama. Then mark your calendars for March 18th for episode 10 "Chaos Agent" with even more action and chaos. 'The Rookie' is not slowing down anytime soon and we are so ready for it!