Having a hissable, recurring villain adds that special something to any TV procedural.
Elijah Stone has been filling that role on The Rookie, tormenting members of the LAPD's Metro Division over the past two seasons (although it feels longer).
Sadly, complex villains such as Stone have recently become less of a thing on broadcast TV.
Let's look at the famed Hawaii Five-0 villain, Wo Fat, as a case study.
During the series' original run, Wo Fat was a crime boss, a red Chinese spy who answered to Peking (it was a different time) and served as the primary enemy of Steve McGarrett (played by Jack Lord).
Wo Fat (portrayed by Khigh Dhiegh) hung like a dense fog over that version, appearing in 15 episodes over nine of the show's 12 seasons.
In the rebooted series, Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos) was a crime boss and former Chinese Ministry of Interior agent. appeared...
Elijah Stone has been filling that role on The Rookie, tormenting members of the LAPD's Metro Division over the past two seasons (although it feels longer).
Sadly, complex villains such as Stone have recently become less of a thing on broadcast TV.
Let's look at the famed Hawaii Five-0 villain, Wo Fat, as a case study.
During the series' original run, Wo Fat was a crime boss, a red Chinese spy who answered to Peking (it was a different time) and served as the primary enemy of Steve McGarrett (played by Jack Lord).
Wo Fat (portrayed by Khigh Dhiegh) hung like a dense fog over that version, appearing in 15 episodes over nine of the show's 12 seasons.
In the rebooted series, Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos) was a crime boss and former Chinese Ministry of Interior agent. appeared...
- 4/1/2024
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
Following a three-week hiatus, ABC‘s The Rookie Season 5 is finally returning with new episodes in late March. But some fans aren’t ready for the ABC series’ return because they’re worried that Tim Bradford, played by Eric Winter, might not make it out of the upcoming hour alive. Are their concerns unsound? Or will Tim die in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 18? Read on to find out.
Eric Winter as Tim Bradford | Ser Baffo/ABC via Getty Images When does ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 return with episode 18?
Following the premiere of episode 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, ABC revealed that The Rookie Season 5 was going on a hiatus. The network aired re-runs of the procedural series for the next few weeks while fans patiently waited for new episodes. And thankfully, the wait is almost over.
The Rookie Season 5 Episode 18, “Double Trouble,” airs on Tuesday, March 21, on ABC.
Nathan Fillion reunited with his...
Eric Winter as Tim Bradford | Ser Baffo/ABC via Getty Images When does ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 return with episode 18?
Following the premiere of episode 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, ABC revealed that The Rookie Season 5 was going on a hiatus. The network aired re-runs of the procedural series for the next few weeks while fans patiently waited for new episodes. And thankfully, the wait is almost over.
The Rookie Season 5 Episode 18, “Double Trouble,” airs on Tuesday, March 21, on ABC.
Nathan Fillion reunited with his...
- 3/17/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC‘s The Rookie is nearing the end of season 5. After the LAPD’s takedown of Elijah Stone in episode 17 (and the FBI’s subsequent shootout with Abril Rodas in The Rookie: Feds), the dust has settled. However, with five episodes remaining in season 5, anything can happen, and we have a feeling that we haven’t seen the last of Elijah. Unfortunately, fans won’t learn what happens next in The Rookie anytime soon because the show is going on a hiatus.
Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez | ABC/Gilles Mingasson ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 isn’t on tonight, March 7
Following The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, “The Enemy Within,” the series began a three-week hiatus. So, unfortunately, The Rookie isn’t new tonight, March 7, on ABC. But the procedural will return with episode 18 on Tuesday, March 21.
As mentioned above, the LAPD finally arrested Elijah Stone in episode...
Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez | ABC/Gilles Mingasson ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 isn’t on tonight, March 7
Following The Rookie Season 5 Episode 17, “The Enemy Within,” the series began a three-week hiatus. So, unfortunately, The Rookie isn’t new tonight, March 7, on ABC. But the procedural will return with episode 18 on Tuesday, March 21.
As mentioned above, the LAPD finally arrested Elijah Stone in episode...
- 3/7/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC‘s The Rookie Season 5 focused on love and Ebola in episode 16, “Exposed.” The hour (which was initially supposed to air on Feb. 14) took place on Valentine’s Day, and every couple on the show faced difficulties in their relationship during the episode. And Wesley Evers and Angela Lopez’s problems stemmed from a new security guard named Charlie in The Rookie.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16, “Exposed.”]
Preeti Desai | Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Preeti Desai plays Charlie Bristow in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 16
As fans recall, the characters tried to bring down Elijah Stone once and for all by pulling off an intricate con in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15. Not only were the LAPD and FBI unsuccessful, but they also accidentally pushed two enemies together — Elijah and Abril Rodas. Now, Elijah is out for blood and has his sights set on Angela and Wesley.
Despite Angela’s objections,...
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16, “Exposed.”]
Preeti Desai | Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Preeti Desai plays Charlie Bristow in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 16
As fans recall, the characters tried to bring down Elijah Stone once and for all by pulling off an intricate con in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15. Not only were the LAPD and FBI unsuccessful, but they also accidentally pushed two enemies together — Elijah and Abril Rodas. Now, Elijah is out for blood and has his sights set on Angela and Wesley.
Despite Angela’s objections,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC‘s The Rookie is notorious for featuring villains that always seem to pop up at random moments. From Elijah Stone to Rosalind Dyer, some bad guys just can’t remain locked up in prison. And it sounds like The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15, “The Con,” will include the return of another criminal — Abril Rodas.
Gigi Zumbado | Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Epix Abril Rodas, played by Gigi Zumbado, worked for La Fiera in ‘The Rookie’
As The Rookie fans recall, Abril Rodas was the security chief for Sandra de La Cruz, aka La Fiera. The ABC series introduced Abril during the season 4 premiere when La Fiera kidnapped Angela Lopez and brought her to her compound outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Angela had been trying to take down the cartel leader for months and finally succeeded during the season 3 finale. Unfortunately, La Fiera’s people broke her out of...
Gigi Zumbado | Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Epix Abril Rodas, played by Gigi Zumbado, worked for La Fiera in ‘The Rookie’
As The Rookie fans recall, Abril Rodas was the security chief for Sandra de La Cruz, aka La Fiera. The ABC series introduced Abril during the season 4 premiere when La Fiera kidnapped Angela Lopez and brought her to her compound outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Angela had been trying to take down the cartel leader for months and finally succeeded during the season 3 finale. Unfortunately, La Fiera’s people broke her out of...
- 2/15/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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