The Rookie Season 7 is lastly airing on the 2025 TV schedule and, within the midst of intense storylines, it additionally contains advanced character relationships. Chief amongst them is Chenford or the dearth of Chenford, at the very least. Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen broke up in Season 6 however, amid Season 7, they’re nonetheless getting alongside regardless of the tip of their romance. Whereas issues are nonetheless awkward at instances with the 2 of them, their friendship and work relationship are nonetheless going robust, and Melissa O’Neil is opening up about their dynamic – and making me desperately want a Chenford second of reconciliation.
Going again to Season 1 of The Rookie, it was clear that there was one thing particular between Tim and Lucy, whilst T.O. and boot. Although Tim was a fairly robust T.O. and might nonetheless be a fairly robust in that regard as evidenced by his new rookie, it labored on Lucy. She’s a now a succesful cop and is seeking to be a detective. Contemplating the private {and professional} facets of their relationship, Melissa O’Neil defined Collider what makes Chenford so particular and the way they make one another higher:
I feel it is a type of conditions that, like, it isn’t simply opposites entice, however it’s that there are qualities that Lucy has that Tim would not, and he has a ton of qualities that he possesses that she doesn’t. In that approach, they make one another higher as a result of it is a completely different perspective. It isn’t simply being in an echo chamber the place everybody consents as a result of that is not ever the place the place anyone grows. So I feel that is one of many major methods they make themselves higher.
Tim and Lucy have been pals and colleagues earlier than the long-awaited begin of their relationship, which is probably going why they’re nonetheless chummy since they stopped relationship. Although it’s unhappy to know that they’re not collectively, at the very least for now, it’s nice that their relationship hasn’t modified for the more serious. They’re nonetheless bringing out the perfect in one another and making one work more durable than the opposite. And I completely agree with O’Neil on the purpose that that’s why they labored so nicely collectively. That they had instantaneous chemistry, and the actress is aware of it:
And on the finish of the day, relating to the romance side of it, there’s an intangible high quality about folks that simply appears like dwelling. You see that in friendships, you see that in simply common acquaintances that you just all of the sudden simply hit it off with, and you’ve got it in these relationships. Everyone is aware of that feeling of being in a relationship with somebody the place you are like, ‘I ought to love you. Every little thing works, however I do not get it.’ And it is as a result of it is lacking this intangible high quality of, like, connection and feeling kismet, you realize? So I feel that is a type of issues about Chenford — you do not know utterly why it really works, however for some cause, it simply matches.
Although Melissa O’Neil didn’t allude to Chenford getting again collectively, that doesn’t essentially imply it received’t occur. On the very least, I’m retaining the religion that the 2 reconcile in some unspecified time in the future. I imply, it’s clear that their bond is particular, and these newest feedback assist to additional illustrate that notion. Not solely that, however Eric Winter’s latest perspective on their relationship provided perception into how Tim in all probability feels about the entire scenario. In Winter’s estimation, Tim feels lots of remorse about how the scenario went down. Certain, I like the truth that the 2 characters are nonetheless pleasant, however that doesn’t evaluate to the enjoyment I felt when seeing Chenford in full pressure.
Evidently, it will be beautiful if Lucy and Tim discovered their approach again to one another romantically, as they’re virtually made for one another. Nonetheless, followers waited a number of seasons for Chenford’s first date, so I’m positive I’d assume they are often affected person now. Additionally, from a narrative standpoint, having them instantly get again collectively so rapidly after their breakup actually wouldn’t make sense. Maybe it is higher to simply have them concentrate on themselves earlier than attempting their relationship once more. Nonetheless, hold your fingers crossed as I’m for the potential for Chenford ultimately getting again collectively!
If you wish to see additional developments on a “Chenford 2.0,” watch The Rookie when it airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. You can too stream episodes the following day utilizing a Hulu subscription.