Who Is Monica & Why Does She Return in The Rookie Season 7?

The Rookie wrapped up its Season 7 with a surprising comeback, aka Monica Stevens, the cunning villain fans love to hate, made a brief but explosive return in the finale. Monica’s reappearance hints at what’s gonna happen next in Season 8. But who exactly is she, and why is her return such a big deal? Here’s an explanation.

Who plays Monica and why does she return in The Rookie Season 7’s ending?

Played by Bridget Regan, Monica isn’t just any character. She’s a former defense attorney-turned-criminal mastermind. She earlier appeared in Seasons 5 and 6, and though she spent most of Season 7 off-screen, her brief return in Episode 11 hinted at her larger scheme.

Then, after being gone for more episodes of The Rookie Season 7, Monica shows up at the very end of Episode 18, “The Good, the Bad & the Oscar.” FBI agent Matt Garza gathers key law enforcement officials for an important meeting, as someone has stolen classified intel from the NSA’s L.A. facility. It turns out that “someone” is Monica.

Instead of running or hiding, she makes a deal with the government. The intel she stole is too sensitive to risk going public, so officials grant her immunity in exchange for silence. And just like that, she walks into the room and says, “Miss me?”

Now, Monica’s brief appearance doesn’t seem like just a surprise cameo. It’s a setup for what could be coming next. Earlier in the season, she was perhaps orchestrating shady deals and manipulating events from the sidelines. Now, she’s positioned as a major threat — one that law enforcement may not be able to control.

Beyond Monica’s return, The Rookie Season 7’s ending also teased several other key developments. Lucy’s been promoted to the sergeant position. Meanwhile, with Celina graduating, Nolan may get a new rookie, and Wesley might step into the politics after ADA Sean Del Monte’s exit.

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