The Rookie team around Nathan Fillion had to endure one shock after another in the season 5 finale. A new season 6 character is supposed to deal with the consequences of all the horror
“I’m too old for this shit!” was Roger Murtaugh’s (Danny Glover) comment on his work at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the cult film Lethal Weapon. The rookie hero John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), who becomes a police officer in the Californian metropolis at the age of 45, has so far embodied the exact opposite. But the events in season 5 of the hit series were so tough that he also needs psychological support. And from Danielle Campbell (Prison Break).
Therapizes The Rookie team in season 6: This is the new character Blair
As TV Line reports, Campbell will play LAPD psychiatrist Blair, who will presumably provide therapy to the team after the horrific events of Season 5. In the podcast Directionally Challenged she already revealed small details about her role. She is set to appear in the first episode of the new season. But why does Nolan’s team need therapy at all? Spoiler alert:
(Danielle Campbell in Tell Me a Story)
In the course of season 5, Nolan and colleagues like Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) are attacked by masked strangers, Thorsen’s life hangs by a thread at the end of the season. After such a string of traumatic experiences, all The Rookie protagonists are in dire need of psychological support. And perhaps Blair can also help to catch their great unknown adversary
When is The Rookie season 6 coming to Germany?
The Rookie season 6 is scheduled to start on February 20, 2024 in the USA. In Germany, we expect it to be released at the end of 2024. In addition to Netflix, other streaming providers also have The Rookie in their range.
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