"It's Morally Ambiguous": The Rookie Season 7 Stars Tease How Jason's Return Storyline Will End

The Rookie season 7 stars Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan tease how Jason's return storyline will end, and what it means for John and Bailey. Both the police officer and firefighter are on edge following The Rookie season 6 finale, which saw Monica (Bridget Regan) let Jason (Steve Kazee) out of prison. Given his infatuation with coming after Bailey, it's put the newly-wedded couple on high alert, knowing he's lurking in the shadows. Showrunner Alexi Hawley also previously confirmed he would be a major threat in the first half of season 7.

Speaking with Collider, Fillion and Dewan teased how Jason's return storyline will end in The Rookie season 7, confirming the returning antagonist is focused on revenge. The actors explain how John and Bailey will be wrestling with what is "morally right" and "lawfully right" when dealing with the new threat. They also emphasize how the outcome will be "morally ambiguous," indicating the couple may not be dealing with Bailey's ex-husband in an entirely moral and lawful way. Check out what Fillion and Dewan had to say below:

Jenna Dewan: Yeah, Jason is back, and he is going to try to terrorize us.
Nathan Fillion: He won’t be discouraged, that fella.
Jenna Dewan: No, he is a one-track mind. He knows who he wants, what he wants, and he wants revenge. And so protecting us as a couple and protecting Bailey is complicated for a multitude of reasons. So I think the complication of how we handle that and how we go about that that's morally right, lawfully right, is interesting, and that's complicated. There are a couple of steps that happen and surprises that go on that you won't see coming, and I think it will make you question and ask yourself, “What would I do in this situation?” Because it's not clear cut and it's not black and white.
Nathan Fillion: It's not a storyline that ends with a beautiful, happy storybook ending, tidy little bow. It's morally ambiguous.

What Fillion & Dewan's Statement Means For Jason In The Rookie Season 7

The Couple May Use Unconventional Methods To Bring Him Down

Jason's return is likely going to keep John on edge when The Rookie season 7 begins, but he's unlikely to show up in the early episodes. This is because Dewan is also expected to be absent from the first few episodes, having delayed her appearance due to her real-life pregnancy. However, John dealing with his wife's ex-husband's encroaching return alone can amp up the paranoia of the first few episodes, until Bailey finally shows up again for the story to move forward. With Jason's intentions clear, though, neither main character is safe.

As for Jason's plans, his presence as a multi-episode threat means John and Bailey will need to think outside the box to stop his upcoming revenge. While the cast of The Rookiewould no doubt help in making sure he goes back to prison, he could also put the pair in a difficult spot where they feel compelled to kill him instead. With Fillion teasing a "morally ambiguous" ending to the story, it could result in a dark fate for the antagonist, with the couple potentially having to deal with some aftermath in the process.

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Angela Lopez and Jason Wyler in The Rookie.

Even though Jason will only be a threat during the first part of The Rookie season 7, whatever happens for John and Bailey to stop him could hang over the rest of the episodes after. Although it's unclear how they'll deal with him, it sounds like their unconventional methods could lead to anything from him getting imprisoned for something he didn't do, to their deciding he needs to die. Whatever the direction may be, there are major plans for how his story plays out regardless, which could have unseen consequences.