Ep 11. New Blood
- TV14
- April 18, 2021
- 41 min
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7.4 (1,295)
John Nolan, played by Nathan Fillion, continues his journey as a rookie LAPD officer in season 3 episode 11 of "The Rookie" titled "New Blood". The episode follows Nolan as he mentors a new rookie, Lucy Chen. Chen is fresh from the academy and eager to learn the ropes of being a cop. However, Nolan soon discovers that Chen has some unique challenges that threaten to derail her career before it even begins.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team is dealing with multiple cases, each one more complicated than the last. Detective Sergeant Tim Bradford, played by Eric Winter, and his partner Angela Lopez, played by Alyssa Diaz, are investigating a string of robberies that seem to be targeting wealthy residents. As they pursue suspects, Bradford and Lopez's relationship deepens, causing them to re-evaluate the boundaries between their personal and professional lives.
Elsewhere, Officer Jackson West, played by Titus Makin Jr., is working to track down a missing child. As he searches for clues, the pressure builds, since time is running out to find the child before it's too late. To make matters worse, West's personal life is also in flux. His father is in town, and the two are struggling to reconnect after years of distance.
All of these various plotlines come together in "New Blood", as the team collaborates to solve each case. Nolan and Chen's relationship is particularly interesting, as Nolan tries his best to keep Chen from making mistakes that could lead to her getting kicked out of the academy. Along the way, the two share a number of heart-to-heart conversations that help Nolan to reflect on his own journey and the people who helped him along the way.
As with previous episodes of "The Rookie", "New Blood" is full of action, suspense, and humor. Fans of the show will undoubtedly be excited to see their favorite characters back in action, while newcomers will find it easy to become invested in the storylines. Overall, this episode is a great installment in the ongoing saga of Nolan and his fellow officers as they serve and protect the people of Los Angeles.