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This show dropped, dramatically, in quality after S3 and I don't know why. Steep, stark decline. The plots make no sense. The characters are inconsistent. There is no such thing as continuity. Aaron's gone. Thought you deserved some honest feedback. @AlexiHawley #TheRookie

@MaxJGao It's a show's responsibility to manage its ensemble, timelines, and episode quality - not the fans'. There may be creative decisions that viewers dis/like, but if they consistently can't manage their own ensemble, timelines, & quality... That's a them problem, not an us problem.

@MaxJGao This feels like a cop out to blame shippers. They're a very vocal minority but most of them are able to enjoy the show beyond their ship. They can recognize shitty plots & characters. Not all of their criticism comes from or is invalidated because they ship.

Sometimes I forget that people tune into a network procedural (with a big ensemble) fully expecting/wanting to watch a romantic drama centered around only two characters. There’s so much great TV across genres, but you have to remember the constraints of the show you’re watching.

So Lucy passed, but only got 17th and will never make detective. This is rage-worthy. #therookie

If Lucy doesn't pass her detective's exam, I will be very angry. The fact that she supported Tim and faces consequences for something that benefited everyone is incredibly stupid. She didn't do anything illegal or unethical. #therookie

Prim is presumably the asshole on this panel. #therookie

It seems unfair they can move a formal test up without notice? This is silly. #therookie

Do these people even do their jobs anymore? #therookie

Everyone is calling Celina out today. Maybe she benefits from having space from Nolan. #therookie

I love Luna but getting a job as patient advocate at a hospital without a finished degree is surprising. #therookie

On the upside, they've brought back Tim's stubbled look. #therookie

I'm glad they at least said Celina did a dumb thing. Even though she's still facing no consequences. #therookie

I appreciate that Bailey wants to go swimming with sharks after nearly drowning months ago. #therookie

When did Prim make lieutenant? Only a little confused. #therookie

If this is a critique of AI, it's hilarious. (especially coming from ABC/Disney/Marvel) #therookie

So... I guess it could've been worse. I appreciated Tim admitting he was wrong after blaming Lucy for two full episodes, denying and deflecting. #therookie

That was a terrible ruse that only worked because it had to die the show. #therookie

Okay, Nyla and James are cute. Also way better playlist. They blew their music budget this episode, eh? #therookie

This seems way worse than Lucy agreeing to help the journalist way back when. Ten to one says Celina faces no consequences for bad judgement. #thero

Well, that was ugly and unfortunate. #therookie