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The Rookie: Does Chenford's Breakup Romanticize Sacrificing Love for Growth?

The Rookie's shocking break-up left viewers reeling. We explore what Chenford's parting ways may say about sacrificing healthy love for character growth. Check it out!

Apr 16, 11:00 am

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The Rookie Review: Secrets and Lies

Tim's quest to take down Ray on The Rookie Season 6 Episode 6 threatens his career, relationship, and future, resulting in a shocking conclusion. Our review!

Apr 10, 2:15 am

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The Rookie Review: The Vow

Someone from Tim's past introduces a darker storyline on The Rookie Season 6 Episode 5, while Bailey reconsiders her feelings on parenthood. Our review!

Apr 2, 11:43 pm

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The Rookie: Broadcast TV Needs More Complex Villains Like Elijah Stone

Intriguing recurring villains such as Stone, that thorn in LAPD's Metro Division's side, sadly have become a dying breed on network television.

Apr 1, 3:00 pm

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The Rookie Review: Training Day

Lucy overcomes adversity and shows how heroic she can be on The Rookie Season 6 Episode 4, but was that the only worthwhile moment from the episode? Our review!

Mar 26, 11:32 pm

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The Rookie Review: Trouble in Paradise

Bailey and Nolan's honeymoon is hellish on The Rookie Season 6 Episode 3, while Lucy finally learns if she'll make detective, and Thorsen and Celina talk. Our review!

Mar 5, 11:30 pm

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The Rookie Review: A Hilarious and Heartfelt 100th Episode!

The series celebrates 100 episodes with The Rookie Season 6 Episode 2 including Nolan and Bailey's wedding, a hilarious beat-down, and more. Check out our review!

Feb 27, 10:00 pm

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The Rookie Season 6 Episode 2 Spoilers: Celebrating 100 Episodes and Nolan and Bailey's Wedding!

The Rookie is celebrating a momentous achievement: 100 Episodes! It will be action-packed, funny, and happy as Nolan and Bailey tie the knot. Check out our spoilers!

Feb 23, 11:01 am

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The Rookie Season Premiere Review: Strike Back

Nolan and co. close in on those behind the attack against the city and their own on The Rookie Season 6 Episode 1, but shocking twists ensue. Chenford argue. Our review!

Feb 20, 10:00 pm

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Station 19, 9-1-1, Will Trent & More: ABC's Trailers Tease a Spectacular Comeback!

We're nearly back on schedule. ABC teases its coveted and irresistible primetime slate, with action-packed, dramatic, and steamy trailers. Check it out!

Jan 31, 2:30 pm

Posted in: Promos

The Rookie Season 6: Everything We Know Before the Premiere

The Rookie Fanatics are eagerly awaiting the new season, and we've rounded up all the information you need to know about what comes next. Check it out and bookmark it!

Aug 23, 2:00 pm

Posted in: Everything We Know

The Rookie Creator Addresses Season 6 Release Date Fears After Nathan Fillion Books New Role

Could The Rookie Season 6 be delayed beyond 2024? The showrunner is speaking out after Nathan Fillion landed a new role. Get the details right here.

Jul 13, 9:38 am

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2022-23 Season

Love Is In The Air For These TV Couples

Who doesn't love a good ship? There were a ton of tv relationships that flourished during this past season, and our TV Fanatic staff got together to discuss them all!

Jul 11, 1:00 pm

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The Rookie: How Chenford Elevated Season 5

The Rookie's slowest burning relationship between Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen finally reached a boil on The Rookie Season 5, elevating the series in brand new ways.

Jun 21, 1:00 pm

Posted in: Editorials

The Rookie Round Table: Help Rate This Wild Ride!

Will Thorsen survive? Which was the best action sequence? And was this its best season finale so far? Join The Rookie Season 5 Episode 22 round table to find out!

May 5, 1:00 pm

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Watch The Rookie Online: Season 5 Episode 22

On The Rookie Season 5 Episode 22, a new villain entered the fold and left the team in danger. Watch the full episode online right here via TV Fanatic.

May 4, 6:13 am

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The Rookie Season Finale Review: Under Siege

On the truly intense, action-packed season finale of The Rookie, one of their own fights for his life while the others face attacks on multiple fronts. Our review!

May 2, 9:00 pm

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The Rookie Season 5 Episode 22 Spoilers: Officers Down!

Spoilers for The Rookie Season 5 Episode 22 tease a very tense episode when unknown assailants target multiple officers. Read all our spoilers for the season finale.

May 1, 12:00 pm

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The Rookie Round Table: Chenford Challenges

Was Lucy right to call Tim out? Should Frank return? And did Celina's new love interest give us Caleb vibes? The Rookie round table team debates that and more!

Apr 28, 9:00 am

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Watch The Rookie Online: Season 5 Episode 21

On The Rookie Season 5 Episode 21, tensions mounted during an intense undercover mission to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation. Watch the full episode online.

Apr 26, 6:30 am

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The Rookie Review: Going Under

Lucy goes undercover during an illegal arms deal on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 21. Meanwhile, Angela uses Aaron to do her bidding while on maternity leave. Our review!

Apr 25, 9:00 pm

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The Rookie Season 5 Episode 21 Spoilers: Crossover with Feds as Lucy Goes Undercover

It's one epic crossover event on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 21 after Laura is kidnapped and The FBI enlists LAPD's help. Lucy goes undercover. Read all the spoilers.

Apr 21, 4:00 pm

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The Rookie Round Table: Is Tim Okay?

Is Tim okay with Lucy going undercover for months? The Rookie round table team debates that and Isabel's visit, Skip Tracer Randy's return, Bailey's partying and more!

Apr 20, 4:00 pm

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