The Rookie

New Blood

The new blood didn't last long on The Rookie Season 3 Episode 11, and I found that oddly disappointing. I say oddly because I had no interest in the new rookies coming into this episode, and I have to admit, The Badger made me cringe when crowed about Nolan being his role model for joining the force.  The Badger was exactly the kind of recruit Sgt. Grey had dreaded would be inspired by Nolan's success, and it turns out he wasn't wrong. I immediately wondered... more

Man Of Honor

Officers Chen and West moved up to P2 status and shed their rookie roles on The Rookie Season 3 Episode 10, leaving Officer Nolan behind.  Will the show have to change its name once Nolan finally kicks his rookie status? Unlikely, but does someone always need to be the designated rookie to have the title make sense? Thanks to Nolan's extra 30-day punishment, there's still time to ponder that conundrum, and in the meantime, it's onwards and upwards for Jackson and Lucy. ... more

Amber

It was the end of an era on The Rookie Season 3 Episode 9 as two of our three original rookies were moving on...and leaving Nolan behind. At different moments, this installment had my heart in my throat, tears in my eyes, and even produced uncontrollable laughter. That's a testament to just how good this show can be.  Let's start with the Amber Alert, which definitely upped my heart rate. Lopez's feelings were spot on for many new parents or anyone who recalls what it was li... more

Nathan Fillion's 'The Rookie' Rises in TV Ratings

“The Rookie” is on the rise. The Nathan Fillion ABC drama grew its Nielsen TV rating last night, benefitting again from its “American Idol” lead-in. Led by “60 Minutes,” CBS had the most overall audience members on Sunday, but ABC controlled the key demo. NBC again ended up in a tie with Telemundo among adults ages 18-49. Both NBC and Telemundo are owned by NBCUniversal, which is under the Comcast umbrella. ABC was first... more

TV Ratings: Rookie Returns to 1-Year Highs With American Idol Lead-In

Back from an 11-week break but now leading out of American Idol (aka Sunday’s most watched, highest rated entertainment program), ABC’s The Rookie copped its second largest audience ever (4.9 million total viewers) while scoring its highest rating in nearly a year (a 0.8, up 33 percent from its fall finale). Opening ABC’s night, AFV (6.2 mil/1.0) was up 25 percent in the demo, while Idol (7.5 mil/1.4) dipped... more

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on The Flash, Supernatural, All Rise, #OneChicago, Prodigal Son, Grey's, Rookie and More

Who will help Team Flash grieve? Will Grey’s Anatomy doc be around for paternity reveal? How goes The Rookie‘s rekindled romance? What is “taboo” about a New Amsterdam storyline? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows. Can you spoil something about The Flash post... more