Note: This article has spoilers for “The Rookie” through Season 6, Episode 10 — “Escape Plan”
As is so often the case, “The Rookie” Season 6 ended with a cliffhanger on Tuesday night, wrapping up the 10-episode season with some big busts — and even an international one for Nolan (Nathan Fillion).
The Season 6 finale also saw the downfall of Monica. Played by series regular Bridget Regan, the fiery attorney leveled up from sharp-tongued representation for some questionable clients to an all-out big bad by the season’s end. She was also the “villain behind the villain” when it comes to the sketchy LAPD psychologist introduced this season, Dr. Blair London (Danielle Campbell), who worked with both Tim (Eric Winter) and Aaron (Tru Valentino).
What’s more, long-running loveable-but-dangerous criminal Oscar (Matthew Glave) is now on the loose after escaping from prison along with Bailey’s abusive ex-husband Jason (Steve Kazee), who promises to bring more mayhem to Bailey and Nolan just as they’re trying to adopt.
Series creator Alexi Hawley spoke with TheWrap about wrapping up the strike-shortened season and getting ready for Season 7.
Now that Season 6 is out there, can you talk a little bit about how much the story had to change around the strike? Was this a tightened version of what you wanted to do? Did you crack open a new story for a shorter season?
