Eric Winter Archives

So the last time we checked in on how things were going with ABC's Nathan Fillion-starring The Rookie ahead of its return next week with S05E18 "Double Trouble" (huge apologies for the screw-up in our last update), series star Eric Winter (Tim Bradford) was giving fans the heads-up that filming on the fifth season has wrapped[...]

While we have a promo for the next new episode waiting for you below, today's update is a bit more "bigger picture." That's because Eric Winter (Tim Bradford) was kind enough to take to social media to signal the words that fans were waiting to hear: that's a wrap! (ABC/Gilles Mingasson) "Season 5 of [The Rookie] is[...]

This week on "Follow-Up Day," "The Rookie" calls in comedic back-up. "SNL" star Pete Davidson guest stars as Officer John Nolan's long-lost half-brother.

In fact, her interactions with Bradford (Eric Winter) and Nolan (Nathan Fillion) are some of the best in the episode However, she still gives off a strange vibe Maybe it is the actress, or maybe it is the questionable chemistry with her on-screen boyfriend, Henry Whatever it is, she comes off as slightly – evil. ABC/Gilles[...]

And what about Bradford (Eric Winter)? Chen's training officer  told her to take a chance and go out for the drink that ended in her abduction His guilt could lead him to do something incredibly stupid or incredibly dangerous, or both. ABC/Kelsey McNeal No matter the outcome for Chen, Bradford, Nolan, and their colleagues, "Day Of Death"[...]

He vibe is very "I'm the nice guy who will kill you if you reject me." However, Bradford (Eric Winter) having urged Chen to go out with Caleb is going to have interesting consequences in the episodes to come He may even have to admit he was wrong. ABC/Kelsey McNeal In the end, there are worse things[...]

In the winter finale of "The Rookie," "The Dark Side," a member of the team is destined to fall victim to a serial killer. But who?

So much happens to every single character, creating a complicated tapestry of character highs a lows that makes the episode fly by. ABC/Christopher WillardOfficer Chen is finally going places! Throughout the episode she is taking charge, stating her opinion, leading the investigation, and forcing Bradford (Eric Winter) to treat her like an equal When she tells[...]

It is nice to finally see him – and Fillion – enjoying themselves again. THE ROOKIE – "Clean Cut" – ABC/Rick Rowell How many times will Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil) have to save Bradford's (Eric Winter) ass, career, and life, before he starts listening to her? Bradford's distracted driving gets him pulled into an accident by an[...]

Grey rides patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation." November sweeps continue! This week on The Rookie we see famous geek guest stars! Nolan is in another shoot out! Detective Harper (Mekia Cox) jumps through hoops for her custody case! And Officers West (Titus Makin Jr.) and Bradford (Eric Winter) get awards for…showing[...]

There are some things that Bradford (Eric Winter) is unable to teach Chen, like how to be a female cop After six months of mind games with Bradford, Chen seems both thrilled and frightened to learn that her training officer doesn't know everything Maybe Harper can teach Chen not to walk into a bomber's house. THE[...]

This week's episode, "Safety," will feature Officers West (Titus Makin Jr.) and Bradford (Eric Winter) helping out with a community football league Eric Weddle and Robert Woods of the Los Angeles Rams, as well as actor Kevin Daniels, will guest star as fellow program volunteers It is possible that there are a lot of dual[...]

Admittedly, I have never been a big fan of Nolan and Russo's relationship, but this episode made me start to dislike her as a character. THE ROOKIE – "Fallout" – ABC/Mitch Haaseth While Chen (Melissa O'Neil) and Bradford (Eric Winter) are day drinking and plotting how to ruin a wedding, Lopez and West (Titus Makin Jr.) are[...]

This week on ABC's "The Rookie," "Fallout," California braces for the big one but instead of an earthquake, its an impending missile strike to Los Angeles.

This weeks's episode ABC's "The Rookie," "Tough Love," earns the "dramedy" label, showing the ups, downs, twists, and turns of police work.

This week on "The Rookie" John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) has a future daughter-in-law to meet and a confidential informant to develop in "Tough Love."

She even refers to Nolan as "Five Percent." The mind games that Harper plays put Bradford (Eric Winter) to intense shame And she proves that, within moments of meeting him. THE ROOKIE – "Warriors and Guardians" – ABC/Kelsey McNeal By Harper's definition, in order to be a "Warrior," you only feel alive when you are "in the[...]

All of the drama, none of the bite. THE ROOKIE – "Warriors and Guardians" – ABC/Kelsey McNeal According to the episode description, Bradford (Eric Winter) is still dating Rachel (Jasmine Mathews) and has to come up with a birthday gift Bradford lost in the women's section of Macy's or Nordstrom would be entertaining to see[...]

MaybeWest's choice to stick to his morals, and initiative to catch the murderer, will give him the "kick in the pants" he needs. https://youtu.be/xfWGTgbTS2cVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: West Decides What Kind of Cop He's Going to Be – The Rookie (https://youtu.be/xfWGTgbTS2c) While Nolan is dealing with an endangered federal agent, and West is[...]

The Rookie can do without that kind of drama. THE ROOKIE – "The Bet" – ABC/Eric McCandless ERIC WINTER, JASMINE MATTHEWS Nolan isn't the only one with relationship issues this week! It seems that, with some help from Chen (Melissa O'Neil), Bradford (Eric Winter) actually goes on a date! With a human women! According to ABC, the lucky[...]

In fact, the show's final scenes don't address it at all. ABC/Mitch Haaseth ALI LARTER, NATHAN FILLION Chen (Melissa O'Neil), while helping Bradford (Eric Winter) study for his sergeant's exam, armchair diagnoses him with a learning disability She ends up calling his ex-wife to confirm, and then making an audio book of his study material[...]

Additionally, Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lopez (Alyssa Diaz), the two remaining training officers, are having trouble keeping their personal lives out of their work lives With this many loose threads, what's a show to do? Obviously, have Nolan stay up all night with an old flame in "The Night General." https://youtu.be/ZEmOCKjzXuoVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript[...]

Despite the fact that Season 2 has just begun, several members of the cast are heading for some very hard lessons. Check the security of your personal protective equipment, spoilers ahead. ABC "Impact" picks up minutes after Officer Bradford (Eric Winter) collapsed in the Season 1 finale As the team heads to the hospital with their friend, Jessica Russo (Sarah[...]

Training officers Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz), as well as Sergeant Wade Grey (Richard T Jones), are responsible for training the rookies – and keeping them alive In the first season, Nolan's training officer, Talia Bishop, was played by breakout star Afton Williamson Unfortunately, Williamson left The Rookie during the hiatus, alleging[...]

Now, Fillion can confidently boast that his one-season curse is over and The Rookie's dedicated fan base can spend the hiatus wondering what exactly happened to Officer Bradford (Eric Winter). Meet you back at the station! #TheRookie will return for a Season 2! pic.twitter.com/VyxCIMLKrw — The Rookie (@therookie) May 10, 2019 Billed as a star vehicle for geek[...]

It was actually surprising in its authenticity and anti-drama. (ABC/Tony Rivetti) Chen and Bradford (Eric Winter) end up facing their worst nightmares together While following up on a lead, Bradford is exposed to the deadly virus and must close himself in a room with a man who is gravely ill and bleeding out The scenes with Bradford,[...]

Apparently, Bradford's (Eric Winter) micromanaging and authoritarian teaching style is apparently to blame. ABC Television Network (ABC/Eric McCandless) Making the rookies get certain calls in a certain set amount of time makes for both good drama and good comedy Chen, however, starts to panic She is behind everyone else, against the clock, and resorts to tricks, tips,[...]

This episode highlights how far Grey has come as a character since the pilot. ABC/Tony Rivetti Meanwhile, Nolan and Bradford (Eric Winter) volunteer to assist the District Attorney in protecting a dirty Border Patrol agent who has turned State's evidence The protectee, Hale's Brad Hayes, is lazily annoying After the earthquake, the cartels attack in a blaze[...]

Bradford (Eric Winter) seems to be especially bent out of shape by the exercise, and does not take it well when IA tries to use Mario Lopez (as himself) in a sting While Bradford and Chen (Melissa O'Neil) deal with celebrities, West (Titus Makin Jr.) and Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) discover a small boy desperate to[...]

Bradford (Eric Winter), per usual, is playing head games with her, giving her a completed performance evaluation before the day even begins When Chen makes a surprise pedophile arrest, she second-guesses herself every step of the way, making a van sized mistake in the process Later, Chen enrages an abusive dog owner in order to[...]