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The Rookie S7E4 — Darkness Falling

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The Rookie•Season 7•Episode 4

Darkness Falling

8.0/10 · 1,461 votesJan 28, 202543 min

Ranked #4 of 18 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney's office where his past connects him to the team's investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.

Directed byJohn Hyams

Written byMadeleine Coghlan

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Nathan Fillion

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John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

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Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

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Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

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Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

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Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

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Wade Grey

Shawn Ashmore

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Wesley Evers

Jenna Dewan

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Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

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Celina Juarez

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John Hyams

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Episode Summary

"Darkness Falling" is episode 4 of The Rookie season 7. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,461 votes, ranking #4 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Hyams and written by Madeleine Coghlan, it aired on January 28, 2025.

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