Ep 2. In Justice

John Nolan, a small-town guy who becomes the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department, continues to face challenges in his personal life and his career. In season 3 episode 2 titled "In Justice," Nolan and the team work on a case involving the murder of an off-duty Deputy Sheriff. The case is complicated by the fact that the prime suspect is a 14-year-old boy who claims to have acted in self-defense. Nolan and the team must navigate through the legal and moral complexities of the case to find the truth.

The episode begins with Nolan and other officers responding to a call of shots fired. They arrive at the scene to find an off-duty Deputy Sheriff dead in his car. The investigation leads them to a group of teenagers who were seen in the area at the time of the shooting. One of them, a 14-year-old boy named Darius, is the prime suspect.

Nolan and his team interview Darius and his mother, who insists that her son is innocent and acted in self-defense. Darius claims that the Deputy Sheriff approached him and his friends with a gun and that he fired in self-defense. However, the evidence at the scene suggests otherwise. Nolan and his team must determine whether Darius is telling the truth or attempting to cover up a cold-blooded murder.

As the investigation continues, Nolan faces pushback from his colleagues who doubt whether he has what it takes to handle a case of this magnitude. Meanwhile, Nolan's personal life takes a complicated turn when he is forced to work alongside the woman he has feelings for, Officer Nyla Harper.

With pressure mounting from all sides, Nolan and his team must work quickly to gather evidence and uncover the truth behind the Deputy Sheriff's murder. Their investigation takes them to unexpected places, and the shocking truth threatens to derail their case.

The episode tackles important themes related to justice, race, and social inequality. Through the character of Darius, the show explores the challenges faced by young people of color in a system that often fails to provide them with the support and resources needed to thrive. Nolan and his colleagues must grapple with their own biases and preconceptions as they seek to uncover the truth behind the murder.

Overall, "In Justice" is an intense, thought-provoking episode that showcases the strengths of The Rookie's cast and writing team. Fans of the show will not want to miss this gripping installment.