The boss of the tv show The Rookie has discussed the decision to kill off a fan-favorite character, stating it was time for the show to take this step. The character's departure was part of the season 8 finale, which also included a cliffhanger and a pivotal moment for the characters Chen and Bradford. The show's boss has also shared thoughts on the upcoming season 9, as well as the handling of certain scenes and character developments in season 8.