The episode was noted for its attempt to establish a new baseline for the show, balancing the introduction of new characters with the department's shifting internal roles.
: The division introduces a new rookie, Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino), who carries a heavy reputation. He was previously accused and acquitted of a high-profile murder in Europe, a case loosely inspired by Amanda Knox. Nyla Harper is assigned as his Training Officer and is initially predisposed to dismiss him, while Thorsen is determined to prove his worth. [S4E2] Five Minutes
Tricia Helfer (Claire Ivey), Jenna Dewan (Bailey Nune), Tru Valentino (Aaron Thorsen) The episode was noted for its attempt to
: Tim Bradford receives a promotion to Sergeant I . Sergeant Grey attempts to mentor him on becoming a leader rather than just an enforcer, though Bradford struggles to override his old instincts. Nyla Harper is assigned as his Training Officer
: Officers John Nolan and Lucy Chen pull over a speeding yellow sports car driven by Claire Ivey (guest star Tricia Helfer), a notorious thief who has successfully pulled off major jobs without ever being arrested. Their run-in tips them off to a potential high-end heist targeting a big gala event at the Getty.