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Free Fall

  • Episode aired Apr 16, 2019
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Nathan Fillion in The Rookie (2018)
ActionCrimeDrama

As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Nolan and Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a poten... Read allAs the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Nolan and Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Nolan and Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.

  • Director
    • Michael Goi
  • Writers
    • Alexi Hawley
    • Fredrick Kotto
    • Inda Craig-Galván
  • Stars
    • Nathan Fillion
    • Alyssa Diaz
    • Richard T. Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Goi
    • Writers
      • Alexi Hawley
      • Fredrick Kotto
      • Inda Craig-Galván
    • Stars
      • Nathan Fillion
      • Alyssa Diaz
      • Richard T. Jones
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • John Nolan
    Alyssa Diaz
    Alyssa Diaz
    • Angela Lopez
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Wade Grey
    Titus Makin Jr.
    Titus Makin Jr.
    • Jackson West
    • (as Titus Makin)
    Melissa O'Neil
    Melissa O'Neil
    • Lucy Chen
    Afton Williamson
    Afton Williamson
    • Talia Bishop
    Eric Winter
    Eric Winter
    • Tim Bradford
    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Jessica Russo
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Percy West
    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Wesley Evers
    Felicia Day
    Felicia Day
    • Dr. Morgan
    Valerie Cruz
    Valerie Cruz
    • Elena Ruiz
    Shawn Michael Howard
    Shawn Michael Howard
    • Peter Langston
    Brittany Belt
    Brittany Belt
    • Madame Megan
    Ruy Iskandar
    Ruy Iskandar
    • Brad Dallas
    Jenn Liu
    Jenn Liu
    • FBI Tech
    Phillip Garcia
    Phillip Garcia
    • Jorge
    Isiah Adams
    Isiah Adams
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    • Director
      • Michael Goi
    • Writers
      • Alexi Hawley
      • Fredrick Kotto
      • Inda Craig-Galván
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    User reviews8

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    10Top_Dawg_Critic

    Writing in this episode on point - again! Season 2 please 🙏

    Loving the writing creativity of conflict in this season finale. Excellent suspense and humor at the right times, with a sweet little cliff-hanger. Well done and executed... all acting and directing spot on! The cast are all growing on me and are perfect in their respective roles. Keep it up guys. Another perfect 10/10 on this episode. Now to up my overall TV series score from an 8 to a 9! Can't wait for another season. 🙏
    10Holt344

    Great and suspenseful season finale that leaves us wanting more

    This marks the end of season one and hopefully not the end of the series as it's a great one. The dialogue and overall writing have always been great and this is another episode that shows how great it is. They delivered one of the most suspenseful episodes with a plot that can often turn bad but they succeeded and I believe it's mostly because of the director, Michael Goi and the actors that portrays the events in as realistic way.

    The overall season have been great, showing us different police scenarios in every episode, also bringing us great mix of drama and comedy as it's done in a great and fresh way.
    9claudio_carvalho

    The Terrorist Attack

    Nolan and Talia attend a dispatch call in a bus station and find a dead body in the restroom. Soon they learn that the guy is a terrorist that intended to release a bio-weapon in LA. The Police Department is in standby investigating where might be the terrorists. When Tim and Chen arrive at a home, they realize that the owner has mistakenly swapped backpacks at the bus station and the weapon is inside his room. Tim immediately locks the door to protect Chen while the CDC starts the quarantine protocol.

    "Free Fall" is maybe the tensest episode of "The Rookie" so far. The plot is excellent and looking forward to see what will happen to Tim. Jessica shows that she is a badass. My vote is nine.

    Title (Beazil): "Queda Livre" ("Free Fall")
    10SourCandyOrNoCandy

    One of the Best Season Finales I've Seen

    Whew, this episode gave me chills. I loved everything about it. I love the storyline of the terrorist attack and them being involved personally. I loved how Tim's character was used, but I'm still not certain how I feel about Jessica but I guess I'll see over the next few episodes (or seasons). I also really like how we used Wesley in this episode. I always like when he's in episodes, but I especially loved him in this one. It was nice to see their job through his eyes.

    Best part of the episode? Everything, but I especially loved the Tim-Lucy scenes. The chemistry between them is incredible.

    Worst part of the episode? Nothing. It was absolutely perfect. I've rewatched it way too many times and I love it even more each time.
    2gregorwhyte

    Ridiculous

    What a ludicrous episode , obviously NOLAN has turned from Rookie into supercop and Russo is a terrible character

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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama

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    • Trivia
      Felicia Day (Dr. Morgan) and Nathan Fillion (John Nolan) have worked together several times, including the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and the web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) and Con Man (2015).
    • Goofs
      When the gun thug is on the bus threatening the passengers, his head is against the window. Instead of walking around the bus and shooting him through the glass, Lopez waits to take the shot.
    • Connections
      References Silkwood (1983)

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • eOne Television
      • Perfectmon Pictures
      • ABC Signature
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    • Runtime
      • 43m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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