'The Rookie' Is Finally Addressing the Elephant in the Room

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 7.Like many dramas on television right now, The Rookie isn't afraid to tackle timely issues. In its first seven seasons, the series has broached everything from the dangers of drug cartels to the fallout from someone struggling with addiction. The latest episode, which aired on February 18, even delves into the complexities of being a domestic abuse survivor when Bailey (Jenna Dewan) realizes that she needs to somehow come to terms with the trauma she experienced when she was married to Jason (Steve Kazee). But there's one major area that the ABC drama has failed to fully explore so far.