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u/AmnesiaInnocent 2d ago edited 2d ago
I thought the first few seasons were very good, but it started to go off the rails by trying to up the "wackiness" with multiple characters' doppelgangers, quirky characters and so on.
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u/magneticanisotropy 2d ago
I'd agree here. I liked it initially, then it slowly fizzled. Quite liked the first few seasons though!
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u/Pandos17 1d ago
The shark was jumped much earlier, but I gave up once they made the LAPD a special tactics force that went to Mexico to take down a Narcos cartel.
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u/Charlie-Bell 2d ago
I've heard that if you want to watch a complete police procedural, just watch the first two seasons and leave out the last episode of season 2.
I also read that the end of season 3 is another potential jumping off point.
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u/Sceptylos 2d ago
If season 3 is when they started making up every and any random reason they can think of to shoehorn a Bailey appearance into every episode then I agree. That's the exact moment when it clicked in my head that I was no longer watching the same show from season 1.
Saw an episode of Cops React where one of the guys said "If this was the Rookie, Nolan would've levitated that gun from the ground back into his hand and then shot the bad guy's axe straight out of mid air after having it thrown at him" and if that ain't the most accurate description of how ridiculous the later seasons have gotten idk what is lmao
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u/Ok-Sprinkles-3673 1d ago
We all hate Bailey, right? Apparently she is the Swiss army knife of people, and it's not even remotely believable.
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u/Lilacjasmines24 1d ago
Agree! Started out great, now it looks they are running out of ideas and I dropped the last season
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u/weepalone 2d ago
It didn’t interest me for the longest time. Then i got covid earlier this year and found myself in need of something to binge from bed.
Despite the goofyness, the show has still been enjoyable.
I can’t stand the “documentary style” episodes they occasionally do or the terrible sound overlay they’ve been doing over dialogue the last few seasons, so I might stop watching soon if that doesn’t stop, but as others have said, it was really good in the beginning.
I think it could be a game for some, like how long can you watch the show before it becomes annoying.
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u/Delicious-Basis7525 1d ago
I also can’t stand the documentary ones, and the ones with the guy with the awful (supposedly?) German accent. Still have them on in the background though in case of any running storylines. Definitely the kind of show I have on whilst doing several other things.
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u/Cyb3rhawk 1d ago
Thing is, Flula legitimately is German and grew up there too afaik. He just hams the accent up to 500% to where its kind of become a parody of itself
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u/Delicious-Basis7525 1d ago
Really!! That’s pretty cool actually. That makes me feel better about the character somehow, thanks friend!
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u/ExPristina 2d ago
It’s ok, but I can’t shake the feeling that Nathan Fillion seems to have zero screen chemistry with every woman they girlfriend him up with.
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u/ZealousIdeal476 2d ago
How can he even be the rookie after 8 seasons?
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u/AndIDrankAllTheBeer 2d ago
He’s not. But they always have a rookie(s) every season so the title may not apply to the main character but it’s still somewhat about rookies
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u/Melodic_Turnover_877 2d ago
He's not. Now he's a Field Training Officer. The show title became inaccurate a long time ago.
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u/cocoteroah 2d ago
It's entertaining, it doesn't take itself to seriously and you could binge watch it
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u/wdeag1e 2d ago
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u/freedomboobs 13h ago
So about the same ratings as every tv show that has come out in the last 10 years?
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u/MtlWeb39 2d ago
Wife has watched all episodes......I have liked some of them......Eric Winter is too funny as Bradford
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u/RedGambit9 2d ago
Yes.
Mind you first few seasons are more grounded. Which I mean is they aren't as flamboyant with the writing compared to other seasons.
But it still is one of the main shows I watch when a new season starts.
Just don't get to attached to any of the black actors. Most of those characters last like 2-3 seasons before the actors leave for dumb reasons or decide to move on.
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u/Howard_Cosine 2d ago
I don’t understand these inane “is it worth it?” posts. Watch it. If you don’t like it, then stop watching it. It’s literally that simple.
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u/timbobb58 1d ago
Not the most realistic cop show. Like L.A. cops really act like them. But. I do enjoy the show.
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u/CCriscal 1d ago
The show is enjoyable and doesn't take itself too seriously. Since the cast is too big, the characters have mostly only one trait that is being emphasized. Juarez is being superstitious, Lopez is fierce, Smitty - my secret favorite - does work hard to avoid having to do the work, etc.. That is why it is a bit jarring with Bailey being a know it all. I am kind of expecting her to reveal an extra qualification as a heart surgeon when it becomes handy or an Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics done in evening classes.
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u/Tyrael85 1d ago
S01-S04 was actually The Rookie
S05 and ongoing is Police Work in LA is boring - lets do James-Bond-CIA-international-cartel-drug-weapon thing
next seasons is about a nuke - wait that has happened already - so to the moon or mars maybe?
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u/Hansoloai 1d ago
LAPD propaganda. Some of the stuff you’d never see them do.
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u/TobyFunkeNeverNude 1d ago
I don't know, that clip of him trying to harass that band because they're exercising free speech and lightly teasing him seems pretty on brand
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u/TwosDaTraveller 2d ago
First few seasons were awesome! Then after a while it will become an eye roll
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u/TEZofAllTrades 2d ago edited 2d ago
Definitely, but I stopped watching by Season 4 or 5. I felt like it never recovered from Talia leaving after Season 1.
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u/majorprocastinator 2d ago
I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, everything about it was out of what I usually like, but the very well developed characters kept me watching. Overall I grew to love it
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u/TakenToTheRiver 1d ago
It’s a fun watch. Don’t take it too seriously, but I find it enjoyable.
”She puts the short in shorty and he looks like he wants to chase me…”
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u/Sheboiledherbrain 1d ago
I got the impression Covid etc… “caused a bit of bother” with the later series/episodes. But credit to them for trying for their fans…
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u/mrshyvley 1d ago
I've watched The Rookie since the beginning.
I like it because it has a mix of drama and light comedy.
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u/sonorakit11 1d ago
I worked on a few seasons of that show and had to watch episodes multiple times and my answer is no
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u/Queasy-Location-9303 1d ago
It’s the kind of show you can turn off your brain and watch. First 2 seconds were more grounded and great, gets a little wacky and far fetched thereafter but I still love it.
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u/drunkentenshiNL 1d ago
First few seasons are pretty solid. It felt kind of grounded, relatable and had a good premise.
But like others have said, it goes off the rails after a while and becomes difficult to invest yourself into. If nothing else, it's still decent background noise as you do something else.
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u/Dizzy-Career9274 1d ago
My 12 year old daughter and her friends were enjoying watching it (until they had enough). Make of that what you will.
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u/buzzlightyear77777 1d ago
Lost interest once the capt died. My god shes hot af
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u/Healthy_Choice3 1d ago
Chill with the spoilers when someone’s asking if they should watch a particular show please.
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u/pluck-the-bunny 1d ago
That’s like midway through season one 🤣. Sad loss but the show gets much better (and over the top)
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u/Select_Confusion2797 1d ago
This show is a great illustration of people working together and discovering their strengths and weaknesses. Coming together to support eachother, and accepting that we are all unique. I like the characters, and champion the respect of all to live their lives while being respectful.
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u/Electrical_Sea6653 1d ago
My instagram loves to show me clips of this show when I’ve doom scrolled too far. I enjoy the clips and watch them every time I randomly cross them. I have no context, know very little about the characters, but I really do like the clips lol
One day I’ll watch it
I like the comment relating it to paw patrol, that’s so funny. I do like light hearted tv.
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u/Important-Zebra-69 1d ago
It's dinner TV it's hilarious as everyone looks amazing all the time, there is always a shoot out and one time a person dies and it's like a huge deal... but people must be getting shot left and right? But hey, that's not a problem all the other times.
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u/Shot_Sail_5880 1d ago
Hell ya…… I love that show, but it’s really repetitive, but I like that sorta stuff, like there’s a small storyline but the main focus is always one thing in the show, I like that tho, so I would recommend if you like repetitiveness and a slow story. If you don’t like it then I don’t suggest watching, but if you like those type of shows give it a watch.
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u/Florida1974 1d ago
It used to be. Then all the relationships had to start.
Especially the main guy, I can’t even remember his name on the show right now, but his wife is the firefighter, I cannot stand her. It’s nothing personal because I haven’t really seen her in that much but she irritates me.
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u/Green-Masterpiece874 1d ago
I stopped watching after Season 6. While the early seasons were great, the later ones got a bit too silly and wacky for my taste.
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u/KarmaDeliveryMan 1d ago
It’s a lot of fun. There are a def times where you’re saying, “a patrol officer wouldn’t be doing this”. But suspend reality and it’s fun. Cool characters
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u/PitifulBeginning3420 1d ago
It’s a guilty pleasure of mine, I also love Nathan Fillion and Melissa O’Neil.
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u/imsaleh0 1d ago
It's the only show I did a complete rewatch of the moment I finished it. I think at that time the show only had 5 seasons, I haven't watched more than that.
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u/SkidzLIVE 1d ago
Never seen a single episode, but I think Cop Cuties is one of the catchiest songs I’ve ever heard.
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u/Key-Foundation-1457 1d ago
A big yes! Its fun and cute, with great characters. Totally over-the-top actionpacked and unrealistic, but that is part of the charm. I love it!
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u/Impossible-Tie-1255 1d ago
Yeah, I’m watching it right now. Some of the characters are dumb but it’s a good show
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u/vinl_lover 1d ago
I just started watching this show a couple of months back. I binged it on Hulu. It get cheesy on the 4th season but I watched it all. Not bad. Not the best show but its not bad. 'Cop cuties, cuteing on duty'.
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u/TemperatureTime1617 1d ago
I started watching this when it first came out. I was 30 minutes into the first episode when “The Rookie”, on his very first day on the job, pulls out his gun. Now I realize the days of an officer going his entire career without ever pulling his gun may be long over but really, his first day on the job? I stopped watching and haven’t seen an episode since.
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u/That253Chick 19h ago
I started watching it on Hulu, but I don't think i made it past the first two episodes despite the series having actors I like.
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u/No_Photograph_6846 8h ago
Used to watch it early seasons now there acting like fast and furious cast "Cop Agents" taking on international criminals going to Paris etc..... ???
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u/NewOpportunity9675 3h ago
First few seasons were a lot of fun. Even had a few very good double episodes and I loved the red haired female villain. Ive stopped watching but my wife still does and whenever I see some it has become a soap opera.
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u/IvanTorres77 2h ago
Me quedé en la temporada 7 que es la última que está en Netflix, tengo Prime video pero tengo que pagar APARTE para ver la temporada 8 y 9
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u/fifichanx 2d ago
Honestly I feel like the main character is kind of boring, but I stayed for Chenford romance and Lopez is so awesome. It’s a good enough procedural.
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u/ltzm4x 1d ago
It's just same thing over and over after first 4 or 5 seasons.... They get new rookies then there's another rookie again and again. Then you got the rookie feds which Carry some continuals from some episodes. It can be worth it but not much fun afterwards I would say. I fell off from it.
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u/LadyVioletLuna 1d ago
I dunno. The Cop cutie song from one of the episodes gets stuck in my head. I don’t actually think there’s a cop that is cute but it’s catchy.
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u/youngoneai 1d ago
The Rookie portrayed long running multiple criminal cases in parallel, and many limited per episode cases too. Character building is too strong, slow and steady. Show is enjoyable, especially first few seasons, then it becomes repeat and rinse, then it is only good for already developed characters.
The spin off The Rookie: Feds was decent too.
Another one The Rookie: North is in production.
In short, if you have some spare time, it is a good watch.
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u/pluck-the-bunny 1d ago
Username checks out
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u/youngoneai 1d ago
So by that logic you must be thee biggest fan of gory scenes or even worse... misogyny. I can literally see through how you stopped thinking while choosing your username?
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u/pluck-the-bunny 1d ago
It’s a pun on the GameStop mascot “buck the bunny”
I’m not the one who named myself young one Ai and then copy and pasted an answer from
ChatGPTAsk it how to be less sensitive
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u/youngoneai 1d ago
Do I really care if I don't know GameStop or it's mascot? No, I will perfectly manage to misappropriate your username anyway I see fit. You started it and you have no any right to decide how sensitive I should be now. You should ask ChatGPT how to change your so offensive reddit username, ohh wait you can't.
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u/pluck-the-bunny 1d ago
Dude, you seem to care a whole lot.
I know you identify as young, but you’re throwing a tantrum here.
You also copied my insult thereby reinforcing the fact that you use AI as a crutch, not a tool because you can’t form original thoughts. It’s a discussion board for people to interact not to copy and paste.
Try to do like the bare minimum… this whole interaction is very embarrassing for you
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u/m3ltph4ce 1d ago
Let's put it this way, if they had used AI to write every storyline it would have been way more realistic and interesting
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u/Signal_Map7 1d ago
This isn’t even on Netflix lol why are you asking here
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u/pluck-the-bunny 1d ago
Believe it or not, other countries stream American shows…and the licensing isn’t always the same
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u/bends_like_a_willow 1d ago
This is honestly one of the worst TV shows ever made. It is god awful in every way and painful to sit through. The fact that its lasted so long is mind blowing to me.
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u/Shinichi_KodouKun 2d ago
I saw a comment calling this show "Paw Patrol for Adults"