Ep 2. The Night General

John Nolan, a forty-year-old man, undertakes the biggest challenge of his life, becoming a police officer. In season 2 episode 2 of The Rookie called "The Night General," Nolan tries to uncover the truth behind a man's death while he also tries to resolve his complicated romantic life.

After reporting to the station, Nolan and his colleagues investigate a case that involves an aging Army general who falls to his death after an altercation with a young man. The young man, who has a history of mental illness, claims that he had nothing to do with the general's death and that he was just trying to stop the general from hurting himself. However, Anna, Nolan's colleague, informs them that the Army general had secrets and was dangerous during his active service life. Things get complicated when the victim's daughter intervenes in the investigation to prove that the young man was, in fact, guilty of her father's death.

Meanwhile, Nolan's love life is tangled between two women- his training officer Lopez and his new girlfriend Jessica. Nolan is caught between his old flame and new love interest, and their separate expectations complicate his decision making. He tries to maintain friendship with Lopez and expresses his feelings to Jessica as she pushes for commitment. However, he's confronted with the fear of losing them both if he doesn't make a choice soon.

With the victim's case, the team discovers that the cause of death might not be as straightforward as everyone initially thought. As Nolan delves deeper into the investigation by visiting the victim's wife, he finds himself in the crosshairs of someone involved with the death. With mounting pressure, Nolan must work with his team to find justice while navigating his love life.

The Rookie is both an intense and dramatic show, filled with action and suspense. It follows the life of a police officer in his second life, and we see him navigate through complicated relationships while managing his dangerous job. The show's latest episode, "The Night General," adds a new layer to Nolan's character, as he tries to solve a difficult case while also untangling his love life. The show's suspenseful plot and intriguing character development make for an excellent spectacle and keeps the audience engaged throughout the episode.