Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from The Rookie season 7, episode 10, “Chaos Agent.”
The Rookieseason 7, episode 10’s title, “Chaos Agent,” is more than appropriate, given how chaotic the hour is from beginning to end, and among the frenzy isthe evolution of a new villain who is a direct threat to Lucy.ABC’s police procedural TV series, created by Alexi Hawley, has featured numerous antagonists over the years. Some have been more impactful than others, like the unforgettable Rosalind Dyer. However,The Rookie’s latest villainis one that no one would have suspected upon their introduction to the show.
New episodes ofThe Rookieair on Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on ABC. Season 7 is expected to contain 18 episodes.
InThe Rookieseason 7, episode 10, mayhem erupts at Mid-Wilshire when technical difficulties and power outages rock the station during a large prisoner transfer. Meanwhile, Nolan, Angela, and Lucy investigate the stabbing of three young girls. Unfortunately, the case comes to a tragic end when the characters learn that two of the three girls planned the attack and are the ones who actually stabbed their friend (and themselves in the process). While investigating the case, though,Lucy grows more suspicious of her rookie, Seth, and the truth behind his alleged lies finally comes out.
Seth Will Want Revenge After Getting Fired In The Rookie Season 7, Episode 10
This Won’t Be The Last Time Fans See Seth
Lucy has caught Seth in one too many lies, and his latest is the final straw. Melissa O’Neil’sRookiecharactersuspects that her rookie is lying about his cancer coming back in episode 10, “Chaos Agent.” After learning that Seth isn’t seeing his former oncologist and now has a shady doctor vouching for him, Lucy recruits Tim and Grey to help her confront the young police officer.Grey gives Seth an ultimatum — either submit to a blood test to prove he has cancer or get fired.Seth picks the latter, claiming he’s going to sue the LAPD for “medical discrimination.”
Seth will undoubtedly want revenge, and all his anger and blame will be directed towards the person who exposed his lies — his training officer, Lucy.
It seems as ifSeth would have been fired whichever choice he made,based on his overly defensive reaction to the situation. Nevertheless, Seth’s refusal to go quietly and his looks of disbelief and desperation suggest this won’t be the last timetheRookieseason 7 charactersor the audience see the former rookie. Seth will undoubtedly want revenge, and all his anger and blame will be directed towards the person who exposed his lies — his training officer, Lucy.
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Lucy’s Former Rookie Will Likely Target Her For His Revenge
Lucy Is The Reason Why Seth’s Lies Got Exposed
AlthoughThe Rookieseason 7, episode 10 could technically serve as Seth’s final appearance, that would be a massive waste of his potential as a villain and wouldn’t make sense, given the circumstances. His return is inevitable for a couple of reasons. Firstly,Grey warning Seth to never return to Mid-Wilshire (or he’ll be arrested) foreshadows this scenario happeningin a futureepisode ofThe Rookie. Plus,The Rookiewriters wouldn’t have spent so much time building Seth’s villain origin story (around an important character like Lucy, nonetheless) just to waste it by ending his arc with a quiet firing.
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Seth Ridley
Since Seth undoubtedly holds Lucy responsible for his dismissal from the LAPD because she uncovered his lies, Seth’s revenge will be targeted toward Lucy. So, fans have every right to be worried about Lucy’s well-being in the episodes to come.It might be a while before Seth shows his face again inThe Rookieseason 7as he has to have time to plot whatever is coming. However, viewers (and Lucy) should be prepared for a Caleb 2.0 situation.
Why Seth Getting Exposed Now Is Better (Even If It Puts Lucy In Harm’s Way)
Seth Was Only Getting More Reckless With Every Episode
While Lucy’s life is in dangerinThe Rookieseason 7, it’s for the best that Seth was fired sooner rather than later.His storyline was being dragged out a bit too much,for starters. So, a development was much needed and appreciated.
On the other hand, Seth was getting more reckless with every episode that passed, and more characters' lives would have been in danger had he stayed on the force any longer past episode 10. Fans also finally have answers andknow for certain that Seth was lying, which establishes his threat level.Now, viewers can only brace for what comes next for Seth inThe Rookieseason 7.
