Why Fans Think Lucy Chen Is Leaving The Rookie

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In the recently aired installment of “The Rookie,” fans were taken aback and left pondering about Lucy Chen’s upcoming role. Melissa O’Neil’s character, after long anticipation, was promoted to sergeant, only to be immediately placed on night duty. This unexpected change has spectators speculating: Could Lucy be written off the series? Here are all the pertinent details…

Is Melissa O’Neil’s Lucy Chen leaving The Rookie after Season 7?

Ever since Season 1 graced our screens, I’ve been a dedicated fan of Lucy, one of The Rookie’s most cherished characters. Transforming from a green recruit to a resolute officer with ambitions for leadership, her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Despite stumbling during my first sergeant’s exam, she demonstrated an unwavering determination to rise again. That moment in Season 7, Episode 17 was truly the cherry on top – not only did she ace that exam but also secured the top spot on the list!

However, there’s a condition to the promotion. Lieutenant Grey informs her that the new position comes with a night shift duty. Consequently, she won’t collaborate with Tim Bradford and the Mid-Wilshire team during the daytime hours anymore. This unexpected change has sparked speculation among fans, who are now questioning whether Lucy’s role might be scaled back—or if Melissa O’Neil could potentially depart from The Rookie series.

Thankfully, The Rookie’s creator, Alexi Hawley, clarified the uncertainty. He affirmed that Lucy’s night shift isn’t intended as a plot device for her exit. In an interview with ScreenRant, Hawley elaborated that this fresh challenge intensifies the drama in Lucy and Tim’s relationship.

Hawley commented, “Now she’s working the night shift, which takes a toll on your body and it’s challenging to adapt to.” He added this new difficulty serves to heighten the drama and present one more hurdle for Lucy and Tim in their impending conversation. Moreover, he praised Lucy’s promotion as both deserved and heartwarming, implying her story is still unfolding.

Since ABC has already confirmed a Season 8 for The Rookie, it’s not very likely that Melissa O’Neil’s character, Lucy Chen, will depart from the series.

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2025-05-08 07:33