Jason offered himself.

[@RandomGamingOfficial94]

"You shouldnt have to risk your life to get a bad cop fired" but he did. That was literally the only thing that stopped him

[@shadowmaster1313]

In real life he'd be lucky if it worked even then

[@Unitedaretheteamforme-l8k]

Yeah he said you shouldn't have to he was upset it had to ho that far

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Stanton could have set it up for Jackson to get attacked!

[@dragonrider1549]

@@shadowmaster1313 it actually still had a very realistic outcome as Stanton was allowed back onto the police force.

[@kemalTARIC]

nahh

[@NewJediOrder77]

I miss Jackson. The Trio of John, Lucy and Jackson in the first few seasons was amazing and had some of the best moments in the show.

[@orilogorilo5489]

That would be true if they didn't push LGBTQ propaganda. I am so sick of seeing it everywhere so I dont mind him gone

[@lucid5293]

The fact he was in so much pain yet he said I want to see this

[@EvreythingEquestrian]

Jackson was like “hold on I want to see this” was amazing

[@Z3R0_2PR1N9]

What sucks is that the dude only got a slap on the wrist and was transferred. That's it

[@Kilonovae]

all too accurate, too. we need a serious change on a fundamental level.

[@philippeblais8594]

He was demoted. But then Jackson and West took measures to ensure Doug would never again be respected in the LAPD. Showing Doug's body cam footage from when he let Jackson get beat up in front of the members of Doug's new station.

[@PrincessDreamie]

Like real life

[@justicedunham4088]

@@Kilonovaewe’d have to ban public sector unions to see any real change

[@09archange]

@@philippeblais8594you might think this is enough, but he can still ride solo, and the humiliation from this experience will be projected onto the public where he will be even more racist and brutal, the only thing that is enough with the likes of him is no badge.

[@blackberrysofia]

I love how Doug tried to tell Tim to back off and he responds perfectly with give me a reason to

[@phantomthedragoness]

Full story, so spoilers for The Rookie Season 3. Last chance to go back. Jackson West was given a new training officer after his first one was promoted. Thats where we meet Doug Stanton. At first, Stanton seemed great, already believed West knew what he was doing, and said just to call him partner. However, Stanton began showing his true colours, using his position as a police officer to intimidate minority groups and racially profiling them in certain cases. He never crossed the line of being blatantly racist, so it made it hard to really do anything. After certain events, Sergeant Grey came up with a plan to gain evidence to prove he was arresting minorities on racial beliefs. Unfortunately that plan turned upside down when the crew that was meant to tail West and Stanton got stuck and no one could back West up. Eventually West ended up calling Stanton out. And at the time seemed like Stanton woke up to what he was doing, but it didn't. They were called to a disturbance at this motel (I think), which was known for being dangerous for cops. That's where this scene happens. West is beaten up, near death and Stanton just watches. When Chen, Bradford and Stanton run over, West turns on Stanton's body camera, which goes back 2 minutes, catching him in the act. And things seem like they've won. Unfortunately Stanton doesn't get fired. He's moved to a new division, and demoted. He'll never train anyone or move up but still 'wears the badge'. West planned to go public, but Grey advised against as the higher ups would likely go on the defensive and Stanton would still likely not get fired. So a new plan is made where they meet with Stanton's watch commander, who shows all the officers working alongside Stanton a new 'training video'. This video is bodycam footage of where West was injured and Stanton watched. And immediately, the cops in the room turn from agreeing with Stanton to being against him. This whole group of episodes is really interesting, as it covers a racist cop, people trying to fire him, and also how even people who know what that cop is like won't do anything about it so they can get higher. Season 3 is really interesting and probably my favourite season, and most of it was inspired by West's actor, who was going through some really rough times (one of the reasons he ended up leaving the show).

[@desosmom1]

thanks for all this explanation

[@kpoplover2877]

Thank you!! So the body cam footage shows that Stan basically just watched his trainee get beaten?

[@Michael-gu5kl]

Jackson was like the Son Wade NEVER had!

[@ebee-uz1oz]

after doing a re-watch of Season 1, I realized West's dad wasn't the one to find his sons killer (should've been, or at least show him getting notified)

[@sanjayshetty5640]

Brandon Routh did a great job as a racist, vengeful cop.

[@SZRLM]

He's a good show villain. Maybe not so much as Superman.

[@macmcleod1188]

He was good as the villain on Chuck as well.

[@jezusmarine3219]

Who said he was acting? 😬😬😬😬

[@joeycampbell940]

​@@jezusmarine3219I'd guess he was acting considering how rare racism is nowadays.

[@roscoejones374]

@jezusmarine3219 put your victim card away 🙄

[@gregamend7301]

Jackson made the season. He was awesome actor and this episode made me so scared for him.

[@BenjaminWaller-h6f]

That song is crazy

[@amireftekhari6513]

Sucks that Jackson dies and they replace him with some youtube rich dude. Likable character as well but i liked jackson better

[@CeeMurder8]

The actor wanted to leave the show. I agree that they shouldn't have killed him off the show, but yea he wanted to leave.

[@ciptapradja2814]

​@@CeeMurder8he was suddenly refuse to extend contract, citing stupid political allegiance, like he wasn't feel right protraying a black police, while police killed george floyd, a residivist junkie. very professional move.../s

[@nataliamlinarcik6299]

@@CeeMurder8Thats right. I’ve never seen the rookie (I have wanted to watch it though) but I read in the comments of another short they had to kill him because it was like his dream to or something.

[@Capri_00]

I like Thorsen. He represents what many in this generation are. I wonder why he won’t be here this upcoming season.

[@suffyankhan8430]

thorsen was a better character than Jackson anyway

[@LeonardHarris-b9u]

Stanton could never be a Starfleet Officer in Star Trek TNG

[@RBLXroundacorner]

Scene: 😥😡 Song in background: 🤗😊

[@muigoku5279]

Man rip Jackson

[@mudyao]

His name is Jackson, god dam it.

[@thinkrun9055]

Jason lol

[@DerekBennett-pk4nu]

Low-key say this scene as a GTA recreation before the actual scene

[@some_commenter_somewhere]

Who is this jason fellow

[@MorganSchouten]

It’s Jackson

[@James123-j4v]

I know he was a bad cop but he shouldn’t have been fired for that I mean he might’ve been scared and other factors.

[@AmazingJerome]

Title:The Rookie Season 3 Come join us and explore the fascinating world of TV shows together

[@thegreateststalkerofalltim2159]

Nice of you for dropping the show title, Jorom

[@Squashking114]

In the title it says jason not jackson

[@JJYT1234]

what episode?

[@KMC-DIY-Official]

why the choice of music for such a horrific scene 😂

[@ToiletOblitorator]

Skip forward, he got killed anyway

[@amandabilger2235]

He got killed trying to protect another cop.

[@kelnor21]

Thankfully

[@justicedunham4088]

@@amandabilger2235he got killed because the actor is an anti cop activist

[@ciptapradja2814]

​@@justicedunham4088yes. stupid actor, brought up personal feelings to job.😂😂

[@snokey1153]

@justicedunham4088 bro what, that don’t make sense

[@jtpadilla1]

Jackson’s storyline was cruel. He was always injured and put in these impossible circumstances and then the way he left was just blindsiding. Not cool.

[@anonymousCAT420]

Hearing the legend Natalia being referred to as "late" will never not jar me. RIP to a pioneer of women's freediving.

[@kemalTARIC]

i saw this bro i staret criying cause he was in the hospatil bro i was crijing so hard

[@victoramaral3453]

How the hell is jason

[@Jules-yb1ng]

🙏♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍

[@SEBZED86]

Who’s Jason? 😂

[@ogbrad2145]

He should say I quit so he can't get fired I'm not on his side but I don't like cops at all real once

[@Yourfat247]

Why? Cops are needed so you aren’t a victim or if you are, you get justice smartass

[@totitelevisionshow]

@@Yourfat247you don’t have to like cops despite all they do, because funfact there are a lot of bad cops. especially if someone is a minority they certainly have reason to dislike cops

[@irmchotseat918]

Crazy, think the guy who played doug stanton also played Atom in the series Arrow.

[@wahatda8944]

The Atom fell off.

[@b4thegalaxy780]

Who tf is Jason

[@lauraqueelyme1449]

And he still died 😢 I miss his character. He was my crush, regardless of being gay

[@coolgirl-ug9gq]

😮

[@thechewylouiechannel4283]

How do you lose Jackson? If he’s in the backyard, and it’s a clear fence with holes.

[@OmegaFries]

Episode??