How old is Tim Bradford in The Rookie? Character’s age explored

Tim Bradford, who plays a central role in The Rookie, is about 47 years old in the recently released seventh season. It means that he was around 40 years old in the first season.

The police procedural drama series on ABC, created by Alexi Hawly, has been one of the highlights for genre fans who also love a blend of comedy and drama. There were a few more reasons people tuned in to watch this show. One of them might be Nathan Fillion, the DC star from Superman, who appeared in the lead role as John Nolan. His arc started on a surprising note, as he began his journey as a rookie officer after he turned forty.

Besides him, Tim Bradford, played by Eric Winter, and his bond with Lucy Chen, played by Melissa O'Neil, have charmed viewers since The Rookie debuted in 2019. Their relationship blossomed throughout its run, and in a recent episode, their ages were reportedly revealed through the bracelets they wore during a climactic moment in their lives.

Let’s explore details about the same.

Here's how old Tim Bradford is in The Rookie, and when we learn about his age

Tim Bradford's age was revealed in the eighth episode of The Rookie season 7, according to ScreenRant. The outlet shares this detail based on behind-the-scenes footage of Melissa O'Neil (the actress who plays Lucy) on TikTok. In that video, viewers could see their hospital bracelets, which reportedly revealed their exact birthdates.

According to ScreenRant, Tim was born on September 25, 1978, while his partner, Lucy, was born almost a decade later, on March 24, 1988. So, she was 37 years old during that scene, while he was 47 years old.

Based on these details, Tim began his journey in the show when he was forty, while Lucy began hers when she was thirty.

There's a nine or ten-year gap between their ages, which almost goes hand in hand with the actors. The actors, Eric Winter and Melissa O'Neil, were born roughly twelve years apart, in 1976 and 1988, respectively.

Speaking about Tim and Lucy's relationship, they started their journey as friends. Eventually, they grew closer, and their friendship turned from platonic to romantic. Even after a breakup, they got back together.

More details about The Rookie

When the show began, Nathan Fillion's John Nolan was trying to fit in the new environment of the police HQ while tagging along mainly with his younger colleagues. Eventually, he grew into this setting and became comfortable with handling day-to-day matters. For the uninitiated, here's the show's plot synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes:

"Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan, who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of becoming an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis."

"If he can't keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he'll be risking lives -- including his own -- but if he can use his life experience, determination, and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just become successful in this new chapter of his life."

The Rookie is streaming on Hulu in the US, as per JustWatch.

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