The episode follows Nolan as he attempts to uncover the truth about Armstrong without tipping off the rest of the LAPD until he has concrete proof.
The episode received mixed to positive reviews. Fans praised the intense performances, particularly the chemistry between Fillion and Perrineau, and the high-stakes cliffhanger. However, some viewers on platforms like Reddit and IMDb criticized Nolan's "irrational" and "out of character" decisions, such as breaking into a fellow officer's home without a warrant. "The Rookie" The Hunt(2020)
"The Rookie" The Hunt (TV Episode 2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb The episode follows Nolan as he attempts to
Nolan breaks into Armstrong’s house and finds the evidence but is interrupted by Armstrong. This leads to a tense shootout where Nolan eventually incapacitates him. However, some viewers on platforms like Reddit and
" The Hunt " (Season 2, Episode 20) is the explosive season finale of The Rookie , originally airing on May 10, 2020. Picking up from the cliffhanger of the previous episode, it focuses on Officer John Nolan's dangerous realization that his friend and mentor, Detective Nick Armstrong, is a corrupt mole working for the Derian crime family.