Maybe slowing down a bit is the best option for The Rookie right now?
The Rookie remained a solid mix of drama, sitcom and procedural for several years – with constant encounters with the same characters. But at the same time, it never stagnated and kept moving forward.
The Rookie Did Character Development and Everyday Police Routine Best
The Rookie was always popular because it focused not only on the daily routine of the police, but also on interpersonal relationships, conflicts and deep character development.
The most interesting thing for the audience was to see the problems of an adult experiencing what it is like to be a rookie. On the one hand, you are constantly teased by your seniors, on the other – you give them the wisest life advice.
On the one hand, you fall in love and go on dates; on the other hand, your son surprises you with an engagement, and you have to figure out whether to get involved in your kid’s personal life or let him make mistakes on his own.
The Rookie Season 6 Features a Large-Scale Storyline It Doesn’t Need
Recently, however, fans have begun to question the path taken by The Rookie, and some even believe that it would be better to end the show now, before it completely disappoints the viewers. The Rookie, which has always been down-to-earth, in the Season 6 finale has suddenly gone international and expanded his territory abroad – to Argentina.
Many fans agree that The Rookie is at its best when it shows the everyday life of the police and not the adrenaline-fueled spy chases in different countries, which somehow seem out of place in this show.
“Why are we in Argentina now? It’s absolutely nonsensical and the frustrating thing is that it doesn’t need to be like this. The best part of The Rookie is the characters, and their relationships,” Reddit user ethnobruin wrote.
The Rookie Could Repeat Castle’s Fate
Fans also remembered another series starring Nathan Fillion – Castle. According to many viewers, the show’s biggest mistake was moving away from recurring villains and episode-by-episode investigations to large-scale, ongoing storylines.
It seems that The Rookie is moving toward that formula as well, which could backfire on it as badly as it did on Castle.
