Why Chenford’s Chemistry Could Be the Secret Sauce for ‘The Rookie’ Season 8!

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The Rookie Season 7 has ended its run and in setting up its eighth season, big villains like Monica Stevenson (Bridget Regan) and Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave) were released. While that poses significant threats on various levels to the LAPD officers at Mid-Wilshire, some audience members would be more concerned with the state of the relationship between Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter). While the pair had slowly worked their way back to each other over the course of the season, Chenford ended the season still not officially a couple. Despite Tim’s heartfelt speech at the end, that relationship still hangs in the balance as Lucy heard none of it, being fast asleep. So, what does Season 8 hold for the couple?

Tim broke up with Lucy in the Season 6 finale and, given the progress the couple had made all season, some fans expecting a reconciliation and the pair getting back together in the Season 7 finale. Showrunner Alexi Hawley was asked by ScreenRant why the decision was made to end where it did. Hawley explains that while it might not be official, everyone knows the direction in which Chenford is currently traveling. His comments read:

“Ultimately, you leave that episode knowing where it’s going to go. I think you feel very positive about it. Obviously, Tim has done the work. Lucy and Tim still need to talk about it. One of the things that I think is clearly established during the course of our show is that healthy communication is not always their strong suit, but we’ve turned a corner. We’re heading in a good direction. It just made me laugh. Let’s put it that way. But we’re heading in a good direction.”

One Obstacle to Chenford’s Reunion Won’t Last Long in Season 8

Despite their several hook-up situations, one can easily make the assertion that the romantic journey of Chenford in Season 7 has been somewhat annoying, especially in light of how the season ended. The show saw Lucy pass her sergeant exams, and, in the same breath, used that as a means to introduce another obstacle to the progress of Chenford with her night shifts. Thankfully, Hawley, while speaking with Collider, revealed that it would not be an obstacle that hangs around for a long time.

“I think the night shift as an obstacle is probably fairly short-lived. I think it was just such a great twist at the end of her getting everything she wanted. And then, of course, be careful what you wish for. It was a fun but frustrating, last sort of gasp of an obstacle for Lucy and Tim. But I do think that we are driving in Season 8 towards trying to get her back in the fold.”

All episodes of The Rookie are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.

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