The Rookie season 3 episode 2 is coming this weekend on ABC. The latest installment of the police procedural will be taking on topical subjects, particularly within the policing world. This is something that's going to be the major focus in this week's episode, "In Justice."
Over the past years, the ABC series has already featured timely subjects featuring patrol officers. In The Rookie season 3 episode 2, both Nolan and Harper will try to improve the reputation of the Los Angeles Police Department. This won't be an easy task for them, and some will question their actions.
According to the synopsis of this week's episode, Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Officer Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) will be assigned to a community policing center. They will try to rebuild the reputation of the station within the community.
While Nolan is determined and wanted to create a positive impact, Harper has doubts about their latest assignment. This is a major challenge for the two since they were tasked to do something that may oppose others' perspectives on the policing center.
Nolan believes they could make a change, while Harper might question whether what they're doing is right or wrong. This is an interesting storyline in The Rookie season 3 episode 2, considering some of the real events that happened within the policing world last year.
The series may deliver more episodes featuring such storylines throughout the third installment. But, aside from taking on the policing community, the show will also bring personal stories for some characters. In fact, the premiere focused on Nolan's arc and his future in the department.
The title of the premiere episode is "Consequences," and it sees Nolan in a precarious position after being framed by Nick Armstrong (Harold Perrineau). He was arrested and accused of being a dirty cop, something that could impact his career moving forward.
At the end of the first episode, Nolan made it clear that he'll keep fighting and will continue pursuing his goals. However, this won't be easy for him and there could be hindrances coming in his way. Speaking to TVLine, executive producer Alexi Hawley discussed the character's future.
Nolan was punished for some of his actions, and the series is going to take on a different approach. Hawley explained that what happened to Fillion's character impacts the storytelling. They're going to honor this punishment, which could open "other doorways for stories" for them.
The aftermath of Nolan's punishment may also play out in The Rookie season 3 episode 2. He is trying to make a positive impact, but some people may not welcome his actions because of what happened to him. There'll be a lot of challenges coming for him after being deemed as a dirty cop.
The Rookie season 3 episode 2 airs on Sunday, January 10, on ABC.
