Sometimes, withpolice procedurals, it’s a good idea to switch things up with the format.

), and this episode tries to tie way too many past cases together.

Here’s a rundown of how the documentary episode plays out.

Nolan and Celina, seated in police uniforms in the station, in ‘The Rookie’

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They have since broken up, but thenshe was reported missing.

There are a lot of cheesy red herrings in Abigail’s case.

None of this is actually all that relevant to the plot.

Abigail in Episode 15, Season 7 of ‘The Rookie’

Starting over isn’t easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Should we be worried that people will recognize these detectives?

Before they know it, they’ve been mysteriously drugged by something in the hospital and call for backup.

The only reason I’m not completely panning this episode is because of this Chenford moment.

nathan fillion in The Rookie Season 3 Episode 7

The substance acts as a truth serum, andChenford finally gets real with each other.

Lucy confesses that she’s already forgiven him.

They break through the wall to discover Abigail, who is amazingly still alive.

Nathan Fillion and Lisseth Chavez in The Rookie

Turns out, Zuzu was right, and the room was marked 666.

He also walled up his secret office, where Abigail was trapped.

Frankly, the next part is too confusing for a complete breakdown.

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Starting over isn’t easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

And this is what happened to the nanny they interviewed earlier in the episode.

So, just, from now on, let’s skip the documentary gimmick!

The Rookie