The conclusion of The Rookie’s sixth season left a bittersweet taste in the mouths of fans. While the show has weathered criticism for its shortened season due to production disruptions, the finale “Escape Plan” lacked the suspense and emotional impact viewers expected from the popular series.
The central plot point of the finale involved the escape of career criminal Oscar Hutchinson and his team-up with Jason Wyler, an antagonist from previous seasons. While the introduction of these two characters was intriguing, their sudden appearance in the finale felt forced and lacked proper setup. The lack of clarity surrounding their shared confinement in the same prison and the abrupt escalation of their plans left the audience with more confusion than satisfaction.
A Still From The Rookie Season 6 (Via IMDB)
The climax of the episode was equally anticlimactic. The escape itself lacked tension and urgency, with its resolution feeling too casual for such a dramatic event. The subsequent discovery of the escape by Nolan and Bailey felt anti-climatic and failed to generate the desired sense of suspense and danger.
Fortunately, there’s hope for redemption. The renewed seventh season promises to address the shortcomings of the finale and potentially redeem the season with fresh storylines and renewed suspense. Showrunner Alexi Hawley has hinted at Jason Wyler as the primary antagonist for the upcoming season, signaling a potential return of the character and his menacing presence.
With the promise of fresh storylines and a renewed emphasis on suspense, The Rookie’s seventh season offers a chance to restore the show’s former glory and leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
