Why am I so gone on these dummies?

[mnorwnd]

“make out, stop crime, that totally tracks”

[marisainchina]

Hahah, was waiting for the Lucy version!

[bronx-bomber87]

Phew 😮‍💨 How we doing fandom? Been over a week and I’m still in shock. LOL Wanted to do a catch up post see how everyone is fairing. There have been SOOO many good interviews post-finale. Imma post them in here. Also if you still need an area to chat bout it I’m here. Can use this post to chat. Whether it’s about the finale or these interviews. Upfronts had ton of good interviews too. They are all over insta atm. Check em out. Was announced it will be January again. Not surprising but this day one girl misses the fall premieres. But glad we have a season to look forward to.

So the best one so far has been tv guide. Always is with Melissa and Eric. We find out it was actually the director who came up with the hand reach out. Which I love. Shows how invested everyone on the show is for this ship of ours. Melissa and Eric are delightful in it and have epic answers. So if you’re needing some direction or calming this is a great one.

The Rookie: Melissa O'Neil and Eric Winter Discuss Chenford's Big and Scary Finale Moment (Exclusive)

Plus: Eric Winter weighs in on the Chenford house bathroom!

Next good one was Alexi with TV Line. He explains some of his thoughts for s9. If you needed that. I do LOL

The Rookie Boss Unpacks 'Frustrating And Satisfying' #Chenford Finale Twist — Plus, Grade It! - TVLine

The Rookie Season 8 finale delivered a surprising twist for Lucy and Tim — read our full Q&A with creator Alexi Hawley to unpack all things

And Alexi’s TV guide one is also good. He clearly hemmed and hawed about doing this cliffhanger or not. Just interesting to read his thoughts. Wanted to post them in case anyone missed them. Melissa and Eric posted theirs on insta and that’s how found it and read it.

The Rookie Boss on That Season 8 Finale Cliffhanger, Chenford, and More

Alexi Hawley gives us his early Season 9 thoughts

Last one is this it’s decent but the three above are the best IMO. Gonna be a long hiatus but we can do it together ❤️

'The Rookie' Finale Ending: Boss Explains Chenford Proposal, Kidnapping, Season 9 Plans (Exclusive)

Showrunner Alexi Hawley also discusses Wesley's move against Malcolm and shares early Season 9 details.

[marisainchina]

Not mine, credit to GlamoGrace. But I love it!!!

[renegadesstuff]

His Lucy's smile 🥹❤️

[marisainchina]

Such a softie!

[theawkwardanglophile]

Please help me spread the word so we can make the 7th Annual Chenford Week amazing! 🫶💙💛

[marisainchina]

I will be having a family reunion in France those days. But I really hope I can still find to enjoy Chenford week as well!

[margarita-life]

Tim and Lucy | Does That Say Forever? (8х17)

The couple that owned that ring had a very interesting courtship.

[idle-arcus]

chenford - lucy fidgeting with tim's clothes

[renegadesstuff]

THE MOMENT HE KNEW 🥹🤍

[marisainchina]

Mr. Lucy Chen, right there!

[imdonnalynn]

The Rookie 8.16 "Out of Time" Tim, Lucy and Chenford

Nolan is put to the test when he’s forced to protect a man he doesn’t trust (Liam Glasser). Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley’s new position.

We see Joy back for this episode!

[marisainchina]

Wow! Can honestly say I was not expecting to see Tim’s mom again. I am super excited now. Legit hated 8x15 so much I kind of feel like I didn’t get an episode this week.

[lucihens]

TIM AND HIS HONEY BUNNY fighting crime and various other things

bonus ↴

[marisainchina]

WTF, Alexi?!

Why is so much screen time taken up by him and his sons? I swear he is going to single-handedly ruin the Rookie with this endless self and family promotion.

[chenfordsource]

Nothing against Patrol, but…Metro is a different beast. aka introducing Metro!Tim

[imdonnalynn]

I miss Metro!Tim so much.

[marisainchina]

Too hot, to not repost!

[mockva]

[marisainchina]

Ohhhh, interesting.... I just realized this was the episode they were filming when they made this TikTok...

So they must end up in the hospital at some point in the episode. Also explains why Mekia was wearing that coat; they had to hide that she was back in uniform.

[marisainchina]

I will be so so so happy when 8x09 is done.

I don't think I have ever felt less excited for an upcoming episode than I do for 8x09. This stupid Game Changer crossover has messed up my Tumblr feed!

I don't know what Game Changer is. Never even heard of it. Probably because I live in China, I often miss out on new things. Seriously, I have no idea what new movies, songs, and TV shows are happening most of the time.

But it could not be more clear to me that this crossover is not a match made in heaven, or maybe even a match at all? Since last week, I have kept having to scroll past people bashing The Rookie. Seems that Game Changer has been vocal about their dislike of the police, so their fans do not approve of a collab with "copoganda."

I am a progressive, liberal person. I have my issues with the way policing is done in the US. And even though I don't live there now, I know for sure that when I am there, I have the immense privilege of being white when it comes to my interactions with the police.

My mom was also a criminal justice professor, and I grew up watching cop shows with her. She educated me on what was not correct. So I do have that advantage as well. The reason that I started watching The Rookie in the first place was that she and I loved Castle.

Anyway, I digress... I am ready for this episode to be over so I can go back to enjoying my show and my Tumblr feed without constantly scrolling past posts bashing my show!

We get it! Game Changers fans are not happy. As a Rookie fan, I am not happy! Why collab with a channel that will probably turn around and badmouth you in a few weeks' time? What a terrible idea this has been.

I'm not tagging that channel or anything, because this post isn't for Game Changers fans. I'm sure this week, they are also pissed off at having to see posts from Rookie fans gushing about their favorite show. But at least hopefully, those posts would have a positive focus.

Especially as WW3 seems to have started, I really wish I could just get lost in the lovely fictional world of my favorite show.

[marisainchina]

Having another rewatch of the 8x09 sneak peek and I am a little worried that we might not actually see Tim’s mom again next episode.

Tim was saying she is sending photos of old Cosmo magazines she has lying around. Making me think she is back at her home. I am assuming that she doesn’t live close by if she was bringing suitcases to visit her kids.

Hoping that I am wrong. We need more from this new dynamic.