Unequivocally, yes. Even if you have never seen an episode of The Rookie , you could start here (though you will miss the emotional weight of the Mexico kidnapping). Season 4 represents a creative peak for the series. It takes risks—killing off recurring characters, forcing heroes into morally gray situations, and finally acknowledging the romantic elephant in the room.
The Rookie - Season 4, Chenford, Nathan Fillion, John Nolan, Lucy Chen, Tim Bradford, Angela Lopez, Season 4 premiere, The Rookie: Feds. The Rookie - Season 4
Chen carries the burden of having shot La Fiera’s son in self-defense. While the shooting was justified, Lucy grapples with the morality of taking a life. This leads to her seeking therapy (a first for the show’s main cast) and temporarily stepping back from her desire to be a UC officer. Her journey in is about learning that vulnerability is not weakness. Unequivocally, yes
(Relevant to: Officer Nolan’s unique path as an older rookie) While the shooting was justified, Lucy grapples with