“One of the best episodes of this season... it was a good change getting the rookies back to the book and basics.” IMDb "The Rookie" The Checklist (TV Episode 2019) - IMDb
“It's not the flashiest hour of the season, but it works as both character check-in and narrative breather before bigger things. 7/10: smartly structured.” IMDb Watch The Rookie S01E19 HDTV
Nathan Fillion's portrayal of Nolan was praised for showing vulnerability under the pressure of the exam. Melissa O'Neil (Chen) and Titus Makin Jr. (West) were also noted for grounding the episode with strong character development. “One of the best episodes of this season