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Rookie Blue - Deal with the Devil - Review

Jul 10, 2014

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Two weeks felt like two years and Rookie Blue is back on Wednesdays starting this week. What started out as a great day for our favourite staff sergeant turned out to be a complete shitty day at the precinct.

We start off the episode with Oliver, Sam and Andy at the Penny. Oliver decides to step down and put on his blue shirt again. Although I think he’s great as a white shirt, I do miss Oliver patrolling the streets with the rookies. Inspector Jarvis though, is not impressed with Oliver’s decision.


Duncan’s dismissal hearing that was supposed to be in two weeks got pushed forward, giving Andy only two hours to prepare. Then we saw Duncan and his fancy lawyers waltzing into 15 and it’s safe to say this will not end well for Andy. And, it did not. To make matters worse, Andy’s union rep is so unprepared that he doesn’t even remember Andy’s name. During the trial, we find out that Duncan recorded a conversation he had with Andy (Surprise, surprise!) at the Penny that made Andy look really bad. I think Duncan staged it. Throughout the conversation, it sounded like Duncan was trying to bait Andy to admit that she didn’t do a good job of being his TO, saying things like letting his stepfather down, which is a little odd to me because l was under the impression that Duncan doesn’t like to throw his stepfather’s name around and that he’s not even his real father. Duncan shouldn’t even be talking to Andy, and vice versa. I might be wrong, I don’t know, but this whole trial just doesn’t sit right with me. Something is off. And I’m going to say that Inspector Jarvis has a part in all of this, that he is using Duncan as a ruse for whatever he’s planning, whether or not if it’s to get Oliver to stick to being staff sergeant or making sure Duncan gets his job back so he doesn’t have to face the commissioner.

Oliver makes a deal with the devil (hence the episode title, right?!), telling Jarvis he’ll remain as staff sergeant if Jarvis agrees to stop the trial from snowballing into one big mess. Jarvis agrees, but only if Duncan returns to 15. Oliver finally rips of the band aid and tells Andy to take responsibility for her mistakes and if she’d known better, they wouldn’t be in this situation. Andy needed to hear those things because it’s true. I, for one can’t wait to see how this plays out when he returns. I want everybody at the precinct to give him the stink eye, give him a tough time during work and treat him like shit. It might be silly, but I really dislike him.

Is the courier sick again, Holly?

After what felt like years, Holly’s finally back! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and unicorns like I wanted it to be. Case of the week found itself a thumb in the trash and Gail is being task to go to the morgue and upon seeing Holly she tries to make things right but it’s too late, because Holly’s seeing someone. I don’t believe it’s true, I’m sure she’s only saying that because she’s really hurt. Also because I really like the two of them together. Holly’s disappointed that it has taken Gail a trip to the lab for something work related to reach out. I want Gail to fight for Holly, you can’t tell me this is the end of their relationship after the little speech Gail give Holly.

I will go down with this crazy and beautiful ship.

By the way Gail babysitting Izzie was one of the best things that happened this episode.

This week someone finally finds out what in the world is going on with our puppy loving Chris. Dov found out about Chris’s drug problem and confronts Chris about it back at the apartment. Dov had this calm expression like he’s been through this before because of his brother and Chris is sort of like Dov’s brother, so it was really hard to watch.

You're a cop.

Amidst of handling Chris’s drug storyline, Dov ditches Chloe on her birthday and the present from Wes is pretty much a hint saying “I’m coming for ya!” Dov and Chloe’s relationship will definitely be tested.

At the end of the episode we find Andy playing basketball alone before Sam joins her. It was a sweet Mcswarek moment. This is actually the shortest I’ve written about these two.

This week we learnt that the 22 episodes will be split into two seasons, 5 and 6. Fellow fans of Rookie Blue, we’re left with four more episodes because season 5 ends. In a month. Let that sink in. I’m so not ready for this.

Do you guys think there’s something more to Duncan’s allegations against Andy and 15 or is Duncan just a plain ol’ douchebag? Has the Golly ship official sunk? Will Wes be making a return next week? Let me know!

About the Author - Zhaobin
Zhaobin lives in Singapore, an avid TV and film watcher and also a gamer. Her curiosity and interest for all things media and technology related led her to pursuing her studies in interactive and digital media. The internet is her second home.
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8 comments:

  1. There is definitely something shady about Jarvis and i don't like that he managed to get his hooks into Oliver, I could see some home truths were getting through to Duncan and his fantasy of being super cop was starting to crack but I don't think its enough to really get him to wake up and change, and how does Andy not immediately report him after he pulls a gun on a soccer mom for a traffic violation, so she definitely caries some burden of responsibility in all of this as well.


    Dove is in a tough spot and I hate that he gets called a rat in the promo for even thinking of reporting Chris, its not being a rat or a bad t.o. if you know another officer needs help the "brotherhood code" should't come before doing what you know is right and having an officer with a budding drug problem coming apart at the seems is a danger on par with taking the pin out of the grenade and relying only on the tight grip of you sweaty palms to keep it from exploding. Its not realistic to think he can keep this to himself without someone getting seriously hurt and I hope Dove realizes this before too much damage is done.

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  2. SHIELDNCISArrowfanJuly 10, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    I still think the inspector has hidden agenda..........but I wonder why he want Shaw to be the boss when he could have someone new that is not from the same division..... I still think the inspector ordered Moore to record Andy conversation and ruined her..........If Moore is allow back at 15 division he won't get any respect

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  3. Great, great episode. And Jarvis feels like a sneaky bastard. But I want to know what kind of game he is playing....
    Finally someone found out about Chris. I have a feeling that Dov would kick him out of the appartment. And he and Chloe need to talk ASAP!
    Gail and Holly finally made some progress, even if it doesn't seem that way.
    Chloe and Dov need to work on their communication skills as a couple, this has been going on for the whole season....I hope Chloe doesn't consider going back to Wes. <.<

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  4. SHIELDNCISArrowfanJuly 11, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    yeah I don't understand why the inspector want Shaw to be the boss........he have a conflict of interest since he is likely to support the rookie than punish them if they made some big mistake......I not sure what Shaw going to do with Duncan......he probably be the most hated cop in 15 division........whoever is his new TO that should be interesting

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  5. Hasan RüstemoğluJuly 11, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I became a fan of these recaps thank you Zhaobin for this amazing work. Plus it was a dark episode the only positive moment was the basketball scene between Mcswarek :) this season Sam really grown according to me and i liked the mature dynamic of their relation. Additionally i felt sorry for Andy and Chloe. Plus i bet Chloe and Nick relationship is coming.

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  6. 100% with you guys. I hope we'll get to find out what Jarvis's deal is. What a shady character!

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  7. Thank you for your kind words sir :) I try my best. I really hope they don't go there with Chloe and Nick though. I want to see a genuine friendship blossom on this show without any hidden feelings. Can't we all just be friends?

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  8. Hasan RüstemoğluJuly 12, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I hope they will stay as friends but cannot help and remember andy and nick were good friends at the beginning i hope they will not write the same way for Chloe and Nick

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