Monica's Shocking Death in The Rookie

0:00On May 2nd, in Season 8 episode 17 of The Rookie, called Dead Ringer, Monica buys the dust in a shocking twist. This lore has been a thorn in the LAPD sides in Season 5, defending crooks like Elijah Stone and rubbing shoulders with serious criminals. Her story ramped up in Prague early this season, where she dipped into helping the good guys now and then. It looked like she might finally get clear with witness protection, but she got duped on Roo to LAX and met a grim fate instead. Actress Bridget Reagan told TV Insider, she saw it coming after Monica's endless close calls, like dodging hits in prison. Still, Reagan felt heartbroken that her character never fully flipped to the lightside, despite glintes of potential. Showrunner Alexi Hawley agreed it felt right for a big send-off, saying Monica had escaped too much already, and they didn't want to drag out the same. Old drama. Season 8 wraps Monday at 10 p.m. Eastern on ABC, so expect ripples from this loss to hit hard as the team pushes forward.

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