There’s a classic villain in the mix on The Rookie, and she’s bound to become more dastardly in season 8. Per new details, including the procedural’s ambitious premiere that was shot in Prague, The Rookie season 8 is going to be a milestone offering. However, the Mid-Wilshire officers won’t be the only ones poised to have a great year.
Admittedly, The Rookie has been criticized for recycling bad guys. While there’s merit to those criticisms, it also benefits from having an established roster of bad guys, including Monica. While she sometimes verges on cartoonish, her storyline and personality could be further developed, as she is confirmed to return as part of The Rookie’s cast for the upcoming TV cycle.
Monica Is Poised To Return As The Rookie’s Main Antagonist For Season 8
Among the circle of bad guys that The Rookie tends to bring back, Monica stands out the most for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Bridget Regan is able to expertly play the cunning but charming villain that Monica is. Secondly, she has really good chemistry with the rest of the ensemble.
While it could be argued that her storyline drags a bit, especially when viewers want answers, she’s still got so much to offer. In The Rookie season 7 finale, Monica walked into the Homeland Security building, unfazed by the drama she stirred up.
For this type of villain to get what equates to a “get out of jail free” card has understandably raised so many questions. Since Monica didn’t appear much in The Rookie season 7, the reveals about her activities came thick and fast later — maybe too fast.
Since Monica gave the FBI stolen information to get her immunity deal, she’s got less to worry about. However, with Wesley Evers and the rest of the Mid-Wilshire officers committed to taking her down, she shouldn’t get too comfortable with her newfound freedom.
The Rookie Season 8’s International Setting Can Keep The Monica Storyline From Getting Old
Maybe her enemies will pursue Monica in Prague, trying to bring her to justice, incensed by an immunity deal that feels so unnatural and wrong. However, after her minimal involvement in The Rookie season 7, she is expected to be at the forefront of season 8 — at least when it premieres.
In the past, it felt like The Rookie storylines were dragged out for too long, and it seemed like viewers were being strung along without getting the satisfaction of story arc endings. Currently, it’s uncertain if this will also be the case for The Rookie season 8.
Writers for The Rookie season 8 might have decided to give people more insight into Monica’s actions. They might tie up loose ends, giving certain aspects of her journey distinct endings. This could signal the start of new story arcs that keep the show’s scenes from getting too familiar and predictable.
This is Monica, after all, and the odds are good that viewers will see more terrible deeds in a chic and appealing “dream destination” setting, giving her usual antics fresh and electric energy.
However, as her actions will initially baffle The Rookie’s cops, this may not be a redemption story. This is Monica, after all, and the odds are good that viewers will see more terrible deeds in a chic and appealing “dream destination” setting, giving her usual antics fresh and electric energy.
