Pilot
- Episode aired Oct 16, 2018
- TV-14
- 43m
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7.9/10
3.3K
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Small town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him a... Read allSmall town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as a walking mid-life crisis.Small town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as a walking mid-life crisis.
Titus Makin Jr.
- Jackson West
- (as Titus Makin)
Michael Chaturantabut
- Shotgun
- (as Mike Chat)
Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle
- Male Foxburg Cop
- (as Lauro Chartrand)
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Not Impressed
I was not impressed with this first episode. The bad writing sunk it. It's clear which characters we're supposed to like and which ones we're not -- because they are written as villains. Sadly, I didn't care about any of the characters as they were all stereotypes. The behavior of most of these officers would get them fired for countless violations of employment law.
Awesomely Authentic!!
Being from Los Angeles and knowing the streets well this was a great insight into the prospective of an LAPD officer! Officer Nolan's perspective and his calling and his origin was succinct and captivating and anecdotal! The action started from the beginning the plot was easy to follow I really really thoroughly enjoyed the writing the acting the casting and the backdrop of Los Angeles was like being home again! The simultaneous stories of these rookies trying to make it in LA's tough streets put me right into their shoes and I was entertained from beginning to end! Growing up in a world of BLM I was actually for the first time on the side of the police as I see their struggles and the adversity they face everyday! It was easy to cheer for this cool white guy! I'm eager to watch more episodes! 🤜🏽🤛🏽
Fun and a bit Scattershot Start
The Pilot episode of The Rookie stars the always-terrific Nathan Fillion. His blend of masculine soft-snark, charm, and heart make for a solid and engaging center for the new series about a 40-ish year old man who seeks a new purpose in his life as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The initial outing is funny, fast-moving, and crammed full of character introductions with hints at a multitude backstories. The music is fresh, the camera work interesting, and there is some ubiquitous sex and violence (apparently to be sure and remind the audience that this is a cop show...). Not a perfect offering to be sure: while the supporting cast is solid, several of the character setups felt forced and telegraphed (far too loudly) what we should expect to see unfold in the follow-on episodes. In the end though is was entertaining. The Pilot episode of The Rookie was fun (albeit a bit scattershot in presentation) and earned its sophomore episode a reason to tune in.
Pleasantly surprised
I watched hoping I would at least like the pilot episode and thankfully I did. I was pleasantly surprised that I wasn't comparing John Nolan with Richard Castle. I will keep watching.
Promising Show
In Foxburg, Pennsylvania, the constructor John Nolan has just divorced his wife and former sweetheart. He goes to the bank and meets the manager Stacy to open his safe deposit box. Out of the blue, there is a heist and John protects Stacy that presses the alarm and summons the police.
Nine months later, the forties Nolan leaves the academy and joins LAPD as a rookie with his colleagues Lucy Chen and Jackson West. Sergeant Wade Grey immediately does not like Nolan, believing that he is living a mid-life crisis. Talia Bishop, Tim Bradford and Angela Lopez are assigned as training officers of Nolan, Chen and West respectively that need to prove their value in the police department. But the life of a rookie is not easy in the LAPD...
"Pilot" is the first episode of "The Rookie" and indicates a promising series that entwines crime and drama. Nathan Fillion, from "Firefly", uses his life experience to improve his training with Afton Williamson, but he does not have experience in police business. The gorgeous Melissa O'Neil finds a tough TO performed by Eric Winter that seems that will make her life not easy in the police department. And Titus Makin Jr. Has the burden of being the son of the powerful officer. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): Pilot"
Nine months later, the forties Nolan leaves the academy and joins LAPD as a rookie with his colleagues Lucy Chen and Jackson West. Sergeant Wade Grey immediately does not like Nolan, believing that he is living a mid-life crisis. Talia Bishop, Tim Bradford and Angela Lopez are assigned as training officers of Nolan, Chen and West respectively that need to prove their value in the police department. But the life of a rookie is not easy in the LAPD...
"Pilot" is the first episode of "The Rookie" and indicates a promising series that entwines crime and drama. Nathan Fillion, from "Firefly", uses his life experience to improve his training with Afton Williamson, but he does not have experience in police business. The gorgeous Melissa O'Neil finds a tough TO performed by Eric Winter that seems that will make her life not easy in the police department. And Titus Makin Jr. Has the burden of being the son of the powerful officer. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): Pilot"
Did you know
- TriviaR.A. is short for Rescue Ambulance.
- GoofsOfficer Nolan shoots a suspect in the leg. He is then seen at roll call the next day. LAPD Regulation 794.40 requires that he would be immediately removed from field duty pending investigation and review. His return to field duty would have to be approved by the Chief of Police and under no circumstances could he be returned to field duty until at least 14 days had elapsed since the shooting.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Marilyn Denis Show: 04-02-2019: Tuesday (2019)
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