Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Rookie season 7, episode 5!The Rookiestar Mekia Cox has explained Nyla’s tense confrontation with a potential serial killer in season 7, episode 5, revealing why she instigated it. The episode saw the detective confront a vending machine operator named Liam Glasser (Seth Gabel), who she believes is a serial killer that previously attacked her in an abandoned building.The Rookieseason 7, episode 5 also sees her confront him, privately insisting she knows he’s guilty, and will do everything in her power to bring him to justice.
Speaking withTVLine, Cox unpacked Nyla’s intense confrontation with Glasser inThe Rookieseason 7, episode 5, explaining howthe move was a purposeful way of letting him know he’s being watched.When asked if the suspect is going to be akin to her Joker, she laughed and affirmed it, saying the detective isn’t going to rest until she’s certain justice for his actions has been served. Check out what Cox had to say below:
I don’t think so. Nyla is very calculated, she knows what she’s doing. She’s doing these things on purpose, because she really doesn’t want him out there murdering again. She doesn’t want any more victims, so she does that to scare him and let him know, “Yes, youarebeing watched.”
[Responding to whether Glasser is Nyla’s Joker] Yes. [Laughs] Yes, very much so. He is constantly on her mind. She is focused on getting him, and she’s not going to feel comfortable until she does.
What Nyla’s Confrontation With Glasser Means For The Rookie Season 7
She’s Certain He’s The Culprit They’re Looking For
Nyla’s confrontation with Glasser may be dangerous for her, butCox’s viewpoint indicates the detective is playing it smart with how she approaches the situation. However, she’ll have to contend with some difficulties, potentially even from othercharacters inThe Rookie, as someone else has already confessed to the serial killings. Even though the path ahead might be difficult, her non-nonsense attitude and attention to detail in cases like this means she has a good idea about how to approach the situation to prove she’s right.
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On the other hand,The Rookieseason 7, episode 5also proved the show is willing to quickly resolve its big cases. Jason (Steve Kazee) also returned this episode, only to be killed by Malvado (Jimmy Gonzales) in an unceremonious fashion. Whileit seems like Nyla has a long road ahead of her in a mental battle with Glasser, that resolution could come quickerthan anticipated depending on how future events unfold. But, with plenty of drama able to unfold because of the second suspect in play, the struggle between the two could go on for many episodes to come.
Our Take On Nyla Confronting Glasser In The Rookie Season 7
Their Battle Has Only Just Begun
WhileNyla’s new mission is to ensure Glasser gets behind bars, it’s unclear how telling him about her suspicions will benefit her investigation. For now, it seems the pair are at a stalemate, though it seems like only a matter of time before the detective uncovers clues that lead to the suspected serial killer’s arrest. AsThe Rookieseason 7 continues, the cat-and-mouse chase being set up between the pair could become a primary focus, giving the detective a storyline blooming with important decisions and harrowing events.
New episodes ofThe Rookieair Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
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The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force’s oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.
