Upon its original air date (December 1, 2019), received a 9.1/10 on IMDb based on user reviews, making it one of the highest-rated episodes of the entire series at the time. Critics praised the episode for “eschewing shootouts for psychological drama.”
On Reddit’s The Rookie subreddit, threads about this episode still generate hundreds of comments. Fans frequently cite the Chen-Bradford confrontation as the moment the show “found its heart.” The only common criticism? The episode felt too short for the weight of the story it was telling. The Rookie - Season 2- Episode 9
Have you seen The Rookie - Season 2 - Episode 9? Share your thoughts on the “Chenford” confrontation in the comments below. Upon its original air date (December 1, 2019), received a 9
Eric Winter has played Bradford as a tough-as-nails authoritarian. Here, we see the cracks. His inability to process real feelings for Chen manifests as anger and hyper-critical behavior. When he finally admits his confusion, it’s not a romantic triumph—it’s a therapeutic breakdown. This episode redeems Bradford from being a one-dimensional hardass. The episode felt too short for the weight