The Mutiny and the Bounty

In the second-to-last episode of The Rookie Season 7, viewers can expect another entertaining installment that combines the show’s distinctive mix of police action and humor. Unlike previous seasons, where the penultimate episode served to set up the season finale, “The Mutiny and the Bounty” seems to focus more on being a self-contained story. With only two Tuesdays left in this season, fans of The Rookie have just two opportunities left to catch new episodes on ABC, after the abbreviated Season 6 that featured 18 episodes with minimal breaks.

The show The Rookie, moving from intense action scenes to comical side notes, primarily sticks to its grounded perspective, educating new police officers and developing character dynamics. This series has consistently stood out on the network and performed well on Hulu. Initially revolving around Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan, the narrative scope broadened into a full-fledged ensemble drama. Despite some cast changes, the main characters continue to resonate with viewers. The second-to-last episode features a recurring character from the past, and it seems poised to prepare for the Season 7 finale before the break.

Where and When to Watch The Rookie Season 7, Episode 17, ‘The Mutiny and the Bounty’

Viewers Who Miss the ABC Debut can Stream It the Next Day on Hulu

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, viewers can catch The Rookie Season 7, Episode 17, titled “The Mutiny and the Bounty,” on ABC at 9 PM. As per custom, the episode will be available on Hulu the next day. This time, Flula Borg, a co-star of Nathan Fillion from The Suicide Squad, reappears seeking aid from his Mid-Wilshire Division comrades. The quirky bounty hunter finds himself in a predicament as his new love interest goes missing.

The original creator and manager of this series referred to it as a “really enjoyable plotline.” This implies that despite the upcoming Season 7 finale, this particular episode will lean towards a more playful tone, at least for Randy’s part of the story. Also, Angela Lopez (played by Alyssa Diaz) and Nyla Harper (portrayed by Mekia Cox) using their mothers in an investigation might bring more humor than seriousness to the situation.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel that the latest episode featuring Shawn Ashmore’s character could be crucial to the season finale. If any episode seems destined to unfold in this manner, it’s this one. Throughout Season 7 of The Rookie, they’ve been weaving a serialized narrative, often alluding to events from the previous episode. If this storyline does indeed connect to the finale, keen-eyed viewers might just be able to guess which case is causing all the drama, possibly involving a recurring villain with ties to Wesley’s past.

What to Expect from the Season 7 Finale of The Rookie

An Explosive Close to a Strong Season Before the Show Returns

In Wesley’s case, it was Denise Summers (played by Molly McCook) who stood accused. The episode concluded with Harper acknowledging that the evidence against her was weak. However, it was revealed in the Season 6 finale that Denise had been working for Monica Stevens (portrayed by Bridget Regan), a character who transitioned from being a criminal lawyer to both a lawyer and a criminal.

The Rookie Season 8: What to Expect
Total expected episodes18 or more
Expected debut windowEarly 2026
Where to watchABC and Hulu

In the brief scene of “Speed,” it appeared that Monica was aiming to become an information broker. She managed to swipe a government employee’s access card on the bus and used it to obtain confidential government files as part of her plan. Although fans anticipated her reappearance, she was saved for the series finale. With season 8 in the works, there could be a suspenseful ending tied to Monica’s plotline.

Fanning the flames of speculation is that Wesley, who shares a past with Monica (they were engaged while studying law together), could be the probable target if Monica decides to aim at any regular characters on “The Rookie”. This plotline in “The Mutiny and the Bounty” seems to be headed straight towards the finale.

Every Tuesday at 9 PM, catch the latest episodes of “The Rookie” on ABC, or stream them the following day. If you missed earlier seasons, you can find Seasons 1-6 on Hulu.

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2025-04-28 01:35