The Rookie’s ‘Speed’ Episode: A Thrilling Ride with Monica’s Shocking Return

As the back half of The Rookie season 7 carries on, the show continues to churn out entertaining episodes featuring self-contained storylines and setups for the future. Episode 11, “Speed,” mostly revolves around a hostage situation on a bus carrying Nolan and Celina, who are undercover trying to catch petty criminals (like pickpockets). However, the Rookie episode’s scope expands when one notorious villain (who hasn’t been seen since season 6) resurfaces.

Following the chaotic hour that was The Rookie season 7, episode 10, “Speed” moves on from the Seth drama (which is sure to return later on in the season) and revisits the past via the appearance of an antagonist who has been in the wind for months. Episode 11 also builds Celina’s field experience as a graduated rookie, continues Nolan and Bailey’s adoption story, develops a new dynamic, and makes progress in the “Chenford” department. Overall, “Speed” successfully presents an episodic case while also laying the groundwork for the upcoming episodes.

The Rookie’s Annual Found Footage Episode Makes Good Use Of The Medium

“Speed” Reinvents The Tired Tradition

Normally, I would dread The Rookie‘s annual found footage episode. At first, the ABC police procedural series using this filming technique was unique, interesting, and ideal for this type of show, given the premise and the characters’ occupations. However, as time went on, the episodes started getting derivative and tired. The Rookie refuses to let go of this tradition, though, and we’re lucky they didn’t because season 7, episode 11 reinvents it and somehow makes it intriguing and entertaining again.

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