The Rookietv Show | 2018 -

: Nolan eventually earns a "golden ticket," a rare written authorization allowing him to choose any assignment within the LAPD.

In the pilot episode of (2018), protagonist John Nolan is seen finalizing his divorce papers in a bank when a robbery occurs . This life-altering event ultimately motivates him to move from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to join the LAPD as its oldest rookie. The RookieTV Show | 2018

: In Season 1, Episode 19 ("Impact"), the rookies receive their midterm exam scores on paper. Nolan receives the highest score of 97, while Jackson West receives the lowest at 81. : Nolan eventually earns a "golden ticket," a