Monica’s Reign Comes to an End on The Rookie
A montage revisits some of Monica’s most memorable moments on The Rookie, from calculated manipulation to the power plays that made her one of the show’s most formidable antagonists. After years of staying one step ahead, her dangerous choices finally catch up with her.
Once a defense attorney, Monica transformed into a criminal mastermind whose schemes left her with enemies on both sides of the law. Her attempt to escape Los Angeles takes one final unexpected turn, bringing her long-running story to a definitive conclusion.
The Rookie is streaming on Hulu. Season 9 is scheduled to premiere in early 2027 on ABC.
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Fan Reviews Take.
This retrospective is a useful way to revisit Monica’s evolution from defense attorney to one of The Rookie’s most calculating antagonists, especially for viewers invested in the show’s long-running conflicts. Her final attempt to leave Los Angeles gives the montage a clear endpoint, making it less a general character recap than a closing look at how her manipulation and power plays ultimately shaped the series’ criminal storylines.