The episode received mixed reviews, particularly regarding its pacing and the effectiveness of its "con".
: Detective Angela Lopez joins forces with the FBI (including Garza’s team from The Rookie: Feds ) to set an elaborate trap for recurring villain Elijah Stone. Lopez risks everything to help Elijah take down rival gang leader Abril Rodas in exchange for her family's safety. However, the plan hits a snag when a small distraction causes Elijah to retreat and eventually form a secret alliance with Abril instead. The Rookie (2018) S05E15 (1080p AMZN WEB-DL x26...
: John Nolan and Bailey travel to Foxburg, Pennsylvania, to settle his late mother Evelyn's affairs. They quickly discover Evelyn was a lifelong scammer who left behind a trail of contraband, shady dealings, and drug-related complications. The storyline provides action in the form of a militia shootout but is criticized by some for killing the momentum of the main Elijah plot. Viewer & Critic Reactions However, the plan hits a snag when a
Review: The Rookie (2018) S05E15 — "The Con" The fifteenth episode of Season 5, titled which originally aired on February 14, 2023, delivers a high-stakes crossover event that attempts to juggle deep personal loss with a complex federal sting operation. Key Plot Summary The storyline provides action in the form of
The episode splits its focus between a gritty LAPD/FBI task force operation in Los Angeles and a more personal, localized conflict in Pennsylvania.
Why was Lucy mad at Aaron in the end of season 5 episode 15?