Cast Of The Rookie Season 4 Episode 2

"The Guardian" Crew: Hot Takes & Fun Facts

Okay, let's talk about "The Guardian," that wild ride of an episode! Season 4, Episode 2 of The Rookie gave us plenty to chew on. I'm here to share some possibly controversial (but totally honest) thoughts.

Our Favorite Rookies (and Not-So-Rookies)

First off, Nathan Fillion as John Nolan? Still charming. Still making questionable decisions. Still the heart of the show. Anyone else think he needs to stop volunteering for everything?

Then there’s Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez. Pregnancy hasn't slowed her down one bit! I love seeing her take charge. Though, anyone else miss her detective work before all the baby stuff?

Richard T. Jones plays Wade Grey, the rock of the precinct. He's the guy everyone respects (and probably secretly fears a little). He's always got a sage piece of advice... even if nobody listens.

And of course, we have Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen. She is evolving so wonderfully in her character. She's proving herself constantly, and her chemistry with Tim is off the charts!

Guest Stars: Friend or Foe?

Let's not forget the faces we see for just one episode. “The Guardian” featured some interesting guest stars. They always shake things up, right?

I won't spoil anything specific, but some of these one-off characters were seriously annoying. Did anyone else want to reach through the screen and...? Never mind. Moving on!

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Okay, here's where things might get spicy. I think the episode was a bit... predictable. There, I said it! The twists weren't that twisty, you know?

But hey, even predictable The Rookie is better than most shows on TV. So, I'm not complaining too much.

Chenford Feels: Are They or Aren't They?

Let's be real. The slow-burn romance between Lucy Chen and Eric Winter's Tim Bradford is a HUGE part of the show's appeal.

Every glance, every subtle joke, every moment of genuine connection? Gold. Pure gold! When are they going to finally admit their feelings?

Seriously, the writers are torturing us at this point. Just get them together already!

Random Thoughts & Lingering Questions

Did anyone else think the case-of-the-week was a little rushed? Felt like they could have explored it a bit more.

Also, how does everyone on this show afford such nice apartments? Are cop salaries secretly amazing?

And finally, can we give props to the wardrobe department? Everyone always looks so good, even when chasing criminals. It's truly impressive.

Final Verdict

"The Guardian" wasn't my favorite episode ever, but it was still solid entertainment. The core cast is fantastic. The drama is engaging. The Chenford tension is palpable.

I'm definitely sticking around for the rest of the season. Because let's face it, who can resist the charm of Nathan Fillion and the thrilling world of The Rookie?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch all the Chenford scenes on YouTube. Don't judge me!