Double Down

The Rookie Season 5 Episode 1 starts with Rosalind being transferred to the court for her trial. Security is upped and most hands are on deck to ensure the trial goes well. ..

Nolan is considering taking his time to become a training officer and not pursue the case that he was given the golden card for.

Bradford and Lucy are trying to downplay their kiss, and Lucy is denying the kiss meant anything. She says it was just part of being professional and helping them nail their undercover storyline. We would be inclined to believe her if she was not having steamy dreams about it. Meanwhile, Bradford tells Lopez about the kiss, prompting her to ask him if he has feelings for Lucy. Bradford simply rambles on about why he can’t be with Lucy but never answers the question directly.

Lucy and Bradford’s undercover case is heating up. They are contacted to fly to Vegas with Madras and get a man from a competitor’s cartel operation. The man supposedly has important intel that will help Madras take over their competitor’s business. The news of Rosalind’s escape hits Lucy hard and Bradford gives her an out from the undercover operation but Lucy says she “got this.” ..

Rosalind and Nolan have another reunion at the courthouse. Rosalind tries to get Nolan off his game, but he’s immune to her tactics. Things were going smoothly until she manages to escape. ..

Rosalind’s lawyer, Beth, helped her escape and Harper (who is heavily pregnant) takes the lead in her interrogation. Beth says she has a message from Rosalind to Nolan. The message is clear and it is meant to taunt and torment Nolan. Rosalind loves playing mind games and knows which buttons to press with Nolan. ..

Rosalind goes under the radar before killing three people and leaving a “present” for Lucy in her apartment.

The Episode Review

Nolan chose to use the golden card as a training officer to fast-track his career. It is noble but he had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fast-track his career and he chose this. It is still a good choice and we will see how it pans out this season. Rosalind is still in the winds and hopefully, they will get her soon.

Lucy and Bradford are using this undercover ruse to explore their feelings without the weight of acknowledging them. They are playing with fire and they can’t deny their sizzling chemistry forever. Based on the slow intensity of their kisses, they will need to define their relationship sooner rather than later.

Lucy has been through a lot throughout the show. It took her a long time to get over her trauma from the kidnapping. Rosalind escaping and messing with her again is going to have an impact on her this season. This first episode felt like a teaser for all the action-packed and emotional sucker punches we will go through this season. And yes, we should buckle up, it is gonna be a hell of a ride!