Rookie Blue is the latest show on ABC’s summer schedule.  It’s a comedy/drama/crime show about a group of rookie cops in Los Angeles.  I’ve managed to fit in 3 episodes of the show so it’s time for a review.  First what drew me to this was the presence of Missy Peregrym (Reaper, Stick It).  She’s super adorable and I’ve enjoyed her performances in everything I’ve seen her in.  Also it sorta reminded me of the reality show Rookies which was both hilarious and also sad (one of the rookies died).  And I wasn’t wrong.  It is sort of like a fictional Rookies mixed with a little bit of Grey’s Anatomy back when that was watchable.

 

The ensemble is decent but hasn’t yet developed any chemistry, probably because in most of the episodes they’re all separated or broken into smaller groups.  They do need to work on that.  Also it seems the show is still finding it’s legs.  Some of the drama falls flat, but there are some good moments of tension that work well.

 

This is by no means a great show, hell currently it’s not even that good, but there is potential and it is incredibly watchable.  I’d say give it some of your time and see if it’s your thing.  You might just find a diamond in the rough.