Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 14.In its seven seasons on the air, ABC’s The Rookie has explored a whole host of compelling issues. The characters have experienced addiction and domestic violence, and seen the dangers of social media’s influence and drug cartels. This season, the series has even tackled the issue of police brutality. In its latest episode, the show dives into another fascinating topic when Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) becomes the subject of a true-crime podcast. The Rookie raises the question: is the true crime genre mere entertainment or is it just harmful to the victims and their loved ones?
