The Rookie Showrunner Reveals Why Malvado’s Death Was Actually About Bailey’s Trauma

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Following much discussion on the show The Rookie regarding the enigmatic and powerfully connected assassin Malvado (portrayed by Jimmy Gonzales), it came as a surprise — caution for those yet to watch “Mad About Murder” — to witness his demise in the fourteenth episode of the ongoing seventh season. For many viewers, however, this moment might have brought a sense of relief: a wrapping up of an unresolved thread from Bailey Nune’s (Jenna Dewan) past, effectively concealing her ex-husband’s identity and any link to his death, forever hidden.

In a recent interview with Collider, Alexi Hawley, the showrunner for “The Rookie”, shared his perspective on why the Malvado storyline is significant for the series and particularly for Bailey’s character at this point in time. According to him, what made this storyline intriguing was not just about the plot itself, but rather the exploration of Bailey’s trauma and how it influenced her actions.

Per Hawley:

In my opinion, this narrative primarily focused on the character’s hidden trauma from her past abuse. She wasn’t fully aware of its depth until Malvado and Jason came into the picture, attempting to harm her. Therefore, I believe that these events served to highlight and bring her suppressed trauma to light.

Speaking as a film critic, let me clarify that in essence, Hawley stated she didn’t sacrifice anything in the storyline. This is because although her character seemingly communicated with Malvado, he ultimately found Jason independently, implying that her actions didn’t significantly contribute to his location being unveiled. To put it simply, I believe the narrative has moved beyond any potential repercussions for Dewan’s character stemming from this event.

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2025-04-20 16:33