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The Rookie: Escape Plan (2024)
Confusing
This season finale was as convoluted as you can get. I had low expectations for the entire season due to the late start and figured it was kind of a throw away season. The writers did the best they could. But the finale needed a bit of an edit. Too many characters and too many returning villains. Argentina? Come on. Mexico maybe. Stay in L. A. It provides more than enough plot lines.
As much as love the police procedural stuff and action sequences, I understand others tune in for more. That's why I think more Chenford is needed.
The writers will bounce back and have a much better group of storylines next season. More shootouts? More Chenford for sure and how about more sarge storylines.
The Rookie: Training Day (2024)
Exciting but confusing
Best episode so far this season, but the dialogue did not keep up the with the story, and it got very hard to follow. Great action, convoluted plot. I still really like the body cam POV and I hope they continue with that angle. Glad they got back to more action sequences.
But the plot made us work. I'm still trying to figure out what was going on with the victim's brother. Will have to go back and rewatch.
I know having a story arc/flow this season was going to be tough because of the strike, so I'm trying to keep my expectations were low. Still love the show, looking forward to the next episodes.
The Rookie (2018)
Season 5 - Big Let Down
I've been a big fan since the start of the show. But have disappointed lately.
To sum up Season 5 in one word, it would be disjointed. The season started off with a lot of promise, carrying over from a great finale in season 4. The Rosalind Dyer storyline was great and was expecting the serial killer angle to continue. The first 10-11 episodes of this season were well written, tight, and continuous.
The second half of the season came across like a hastily written mess. What happened to Rosalind's "assistant?" Who shot her? I probably missed an episode of "Rookie - Feds." I was also expecting more about Chris, the jilted ADA (who I think will come back as a bad guy).
Storylines from earlier in the season seemed to be forgotten or diminished. Even the "Chenford" angle fizzled. That was very surprising. The two most popular characters (at least on social media), just became part of the ensemble.
It was nice to see the growth of Celina's character and finally have some resolution, but Aaron seems to have gotten lost in 2023. More comic relief than drama. Same with Angela and Wesley. Also, lots of peripheral characters (husbands, kids, etc.) just disappeared from the show in the past few months. Belt tightening?
The finale was good, viewed as a standalone. But it should tie back to the season. Not seeing that. Glad to see Aaron get in on the drama again. I believe he will be back next season.
In fairness, the show that does a lot pf location shooting, the weather in SoCal probably played a big part in the season's diminished episodes. Hopefully everyone was okay. Lots of studio shoots in the final episodes. The looming writers' strike did not help either. I am sympathetic to that and totally understand. But my expectation was too high.
The writing team is awesome. So, I'm setting high expectations again. Hoping for a "back to basics," great season 6. 😊
The Company You Keep (2023)
Good Show
I really enjoy the show, but there are too many cast members and too many subplots/storylines. If they could tighten it up a bit, the show will really take off.
There are only so many characters you can care about, and they push it. Convoluted plots eventually wear on an audience, and I don't want to see that happen here. I think they will make a few changes n the next season. The action sequences are very well done for a network series.
Really great idea for a series. Overall, great acting. I was unfamiliar with both lead actors before watching. Glad I tuned in . Keep the focus on the two stars as much as possible.