The Rookie is known for its cliffhanger season finales, and this year’s was no different. Season 8 ended with the abrupt kidnapping of Officers Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Braford (Eric Winter) amidst their engagement. The kidnapping took place right after an intense arrest of Everett (Jeffrey Vincent Parise), who, as revenge, sent people to kidnap Chen and Bradford.
Now that we have had time to process the ending, it’s time to look back at all the best villains The Rookie has given us, including the new addition of Everett this season. Here the Top 10 The Rookie villains so far, ranked from worst to best in terms of villainy.
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