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Rookie Blue aims to be a different kind of cop show, walking a fine line between tough swagger and the emotional impact of all that toughness. Five rookies join a metropolitan police force (Toronto--the series comes from Canada--but the city is virtually generic): Andy McNally (Missy Peregrym, Reaper), daughter of a former cop; Chris Diaz (Travis Milne), a by-the-book guy who lacks initiative; Traci Nash (Enuka Okuma), a single mom having an affair with a detective; Dov Epstein (Gregory Smith), a hothead out to prove himself; and Gail Peck (Charlotte Sullivan), an ice queen who feels like her connections with higher-ups make the other cops think she's not up to snuff. Supposedly the rookies get stuck with the boring or dirty jobs, yet over the course of the 13-episode first season these particular rookies regularly stumble into high-stakes trouble, be it undercover drug busts or a serial pedophile. McNally is the show's center and therefore gets the most complicated romantic life, caught between an edgy undercover cop (whose cover she blew in the first episode) and a charming homicide detective.
Peregrym's combo of tomboy athleticism, healthy farm-girl good looks (the kind that would be called "all-American" if she weren't Canadian), and assertive-yet-vulnerable personality are the essence of the show. It's essentially a more feminine take (more focused on the personal lives and emotional responses of the characters) on a traditionally macho terrain. The show occasionally goes too far with plot turns that push for over-the-top dramatic moments, but even at its most ridiculous--and the routine accumulation of guns-drawn situations can certainly get ridiculous--Rookie Blue remains likable and empathetic. It's a descendent of Hill Street Blues, but a little softer and a lot less quirky. The scripts are swift and efficient but take the time to let the characters interact; there's a sort of emotional breathing room in the show that sets it apart from most contemporary cop shows. The extras are your basic making-of featurettes, no audio commentaries. --Bret Fetzer
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Five young, ambitious cops, fresh out of the Academy, are plunged into the world of big city policing on their very first day on the job, a world where even the smallest mistake can have life-or-death consequences, coupled with some serious emotional fall-out. These rookies are about to learn that no amount of training can prepare them for life on the street.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Albundy
Format:DVD
I'm a big TV watcher and there is very little to watch in the summer so when I saw this show premiere on ABC and CTV a little over a year ago I thought I would check it out. If you're anything like me, you can't stand the typical cop drama with little character development and little to no back story. Guy dies, this how it happened, this is why it happened, this is who did it. About sums up your average episode of CSI, Criminal Minds etc. That's why Rookie Blue is so great. It has a lot of the elements those shows have, but it also has an interesting story that continues throughout each episode, interesting and likeable characters acted out well through a great cast and you really get to know the characters and their lives inside and out of the uniform.
It's not as raw or edgy as a show like Southland, but it's not going to slip you into a coma like an episode of CSI. This quickly became one of my favourites and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a solid TV show.
It's not as raw or edgy as a show like Southland, but it's not going to slip you into a coma like an episode of CSI. This quickly became one of my favourites and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a solid TV show.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ShaylaM
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
LOVE this show! The actors are epic, and the writing is awesome! If you love cop shows (or just love cops) BUY IT! You won't regret it :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kristy
Format:DVD
This is a great show, and what makes it even better is that is Canadian! It is full of suspense, action, and humor! The cast are great at portraying their characters, and making you fall in love with them. You really feel like you know what its like to be a rookie cop!
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I purchased this series as a gift and she loved it. It was great to find it online and not have to look all over the stores for it.
Published 7 months ago by Emma
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Love it!!!
I love this new series!! It is like CSI combined with the drama from Grey's Anatomy. The plot is very interesting, and most times unpredictaable.
Published 15 months ago by Sally
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The item was to be delivered by DEC. 21., but did not arrive on time for Christmas.
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Published 16 months ago by John VanRuymbeke
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Love this show
I think this is a great show. I would definitely recommend it. It is funny and it has likable characters. Love to see a Canadian show succeed.
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