Sometimes we see it all coming, but other times the show catches us off-guard.
Fans of The Rookie would likely agree that the show had its fair share of jaw-dropping moments. But let’s be honest, some of those plot twists were actually predictable.
Let’s remember three moments we all saw coming and three that left us shocked.
Predictable: Stanton’s Immunity
When that footage surfaced of him letting his rookie get trashed, we all hoped he’d be packing his bags. But the show went a more evident way.
Using Stanton, The Rookie shone a light on the imperfections and biases within the system. It was disheartening to see him still donning the badge, but it was a poignant reflection of real-world issues.
Unpredictable: The Sterling Surprise
Sterling, for the most part, seemed like a simple character orbiting around Jackson. But then came the whopper of a reveal. His real identity as Skipper Young, complete with an unexpected Australian twang, was a curveball. And Jackson’s heartbreak upon discovering Sterling’s ties with Corey Harris.
Predictable: Harper’s Fight for Her Daughter
Harper’s mysterious past had us all intrigued. But when we found out she had a daughter, Lila, it was clear what her main mission was. She battled through a season to get shared custody, and honestly, we all knew she’d get her happy ending with Lila.
Unpredictable: Captain Andersen’s Tragic End
Captain Zoe Andersen’s demise was a gut punch. The series had lulled us into believing that our beloved characters were untouchable. But Andersen’s tragic end, especially after her valiant act, shattered that illusion and reminded us of the show’s ruthless unpredictability.
Predictable: The “Abduction” of Harper and Lucy
Lucy’s undercover gig seemed a bit far-fetched. And when Harper tried to catch Lucy off-guard post-training, it was kinda obvious she was testing her. Lucy’s always been sharp, so it was no surprise she passed Harper’s sneaky test with flying colors.
Unpredictable: Angela’s Kidnap
The showdown with La Fiera was intense. Angela was all set to bring down this drug lord, but the tables turned in the finale. While Lucy was the apparent target, it was Angela who faced the shocker.
Just as we were gearing up for Angela and Wesley’s wedding celebrations, La Fiera made a dramatic escape and kidnapped Angela.
