An earnest small-town guy navigates gritty LAPD life, finding heartwarming humor as the oldest rookie.
Wholesome humor. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hulu.
Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a TV-14 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated TV-14.
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Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being 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.
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