The Rookie Season 6, Episode 7 Review: “Crushed” Is Too Experimental for Its Own Good

The episode experiments with visual storytelling by using only cameras present in the scene, like bodycams and security cameras, rather than traditional shots. This approach aims for a hyper-realistic feel but ends up being a distraction, making it harder for viewers to connect with the characters and the story.

The narrative also delves into various character arcs, such as John Nolan and Bailey Nune’s stable relationship, Chen and Bradford’s breakup drama, and new dynamics between Lucy and Celina Juarez, who become roommates. While some experimental elements in the episode fall flat, the character-driven storytelling remains engaging.

In “The Rookie” Season 6, Episode 7, titled “Crushed,” the show explores major changes in the characters’ lives rather than maintaining the status quo. While the team at the Mid-Wilshire Precinct investigates a missing nanny case, the episode focuses more on the characters’ personal stories, such as Lucy Chen coping with her breakup with Tim…