Reviewers from TV Fanatic praised the episode for its "high tension" and cinematic quality, noting it felt like a midseason finale due to its high stakes and action sequences.
Bailey Nune is lured into an abandoned house for a medical call and falls into a concealed tank that begins filling with water.
This episode serves as the first part of a crossover with The Rookie: Feds , with the story continuing in the Feds episode where they investigate Rosalind’s killer. The Rookie Season 5 - Episode 4
" The Choice ," the fourth episode of The Rookie ’s fifth season, is a high-stakes crossover event that concludes the long-running saga of serial killer . Directed by Bill Roe and written by Fredrick Kotto, the episode originally aired on October 16, 2022, on ABC . Plot Summary
Rosalind contacts Nolan and forces him to meet her at a remote location, threatening to kill Bailey if he alerts his colleagues. Reviewers from TV Fanatic praised the episode for
This was one of the final performances by Annie Wersching before her passing in early 2023. "The Rookie" The Choice (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb
At an estate, Rosalind demands Nolan kill her in exchange for Bailey's life. Nolan refuses to compromise his nobility, and the rescue team successfully saves Bailey just in time. " The Choice ," the fourth episode of
The LAPD and FBI (including agents from The Rookie: Feds ) join forces to locate the trap. Detectives Harper and Lopez work with FBI agents Laura Stensen and Brendon Acres to track down Rosalind’s accomplice, Jeffrey Boyle, who is building similar traps.