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ABC's long-running police procedural show, The Rookie Season 8, is all set to premiere in January 2026. Ahead of its release, Eric Winter, who plays Tim Bradford, took to Instagram to share some BTS moments from the shooting. Among the eight snaps, one caught the attention of the fans who think that it might be a spoiler.
In the fifth slide, Winter shared an image of himself in a hospital gown. His face looks bruised and has scratches all over. Other pictures include a selfie, some rifle practice snaps, a camera, and a wooden floor with shards of glass. It looks like The Rookie Season 8 will be intense and full of action sequences. The actor captioned the post as:
"Tough job but somebody has to do it. #bradford"
The Rookie Season 8: Fans speculate on Eric Winter's behind-the-scenes snaps
Eric Winter's behind-the-scenes snaps have left fans both thrilled and worried for the upcoming season. One of the most loved characters and a part of the Chenford bond, fans have showered his comment section with praises, a little worry, and lots of speculation.
Here's what they think:
Coming to the Chenford fans, @naybe_bakeer wrote:
"TIMMMMM. ARE YOU OKAYYYYY SHOULD WE TELL LUCYYY???"
While @mswatzon00 wrote:
"We want Tim and Lucy together...that's all."
Another Instagram user, @heytherezunairah, commented:
"We're about to get chenford angst again, I am so SEATED"
Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen's relationship arc in The Rookie remains one of the pivotal plotlines of the series, even though it is a police procedural show. The couple's complex yet sweet dynamics have kept the Chenford fans hooked. After their breakup in Season 6, fans were hopeful of their reunion/patch-up in Season 7. But, when that didn't happen, they are looking forward to their wish to be fulfilled in the upcoming season.
The Rookie Season 7 ended on a hopeful note for Chenford fans, with Lucy finally passing the Sergeant exam and with Tim cooking for her. However, before he could ask her to move in with her, she fell asleep. The scene leaves the fans on a cliffhanger.
With Eric Winter's BTS images, it seems like we might get an emotional patch-up sequence in the hospital (if not in the kitchen/living room sequence). The hospital sequences have always been special, Chenford. Let us roll back to The Rookie Season 7 midseason finale, when they were stuck between a wildfire and Tim confessed his feelings for her; however, Lucy did not give a clear answer.
After escaping the near-death experience, they share a sweet moment in the hospital bed, even though they remain separated. Thus, fans are hoping, another vulnerable moment (Tim in the hospital) might reunite them.
While some fans seemed worried about the injuries and Tim Bradford's narrative. For instance @masessa_.973._ noted:
"Wait, I need an explanation about the 5th picture !!!"
A user, @verogon208 commented:
"Protect Bradford!!"
The Rookie Season 8 will delve into the aftermath of the intense Season 7 finale. From Monica Steven's complex deal to Lucy and Tim's relationship status, the finale left the viewers on a cliffhanger.
You can watch all the episodes of The Rookie on Netflix.
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Also Read: The Rookie Season 8 cast and character guide: Every returning member and new appearance, confirmed so far
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