One Character Single-Handedly Ruined The Rookie Spinoff for Many Fans
Why do fans claim that Simone is unbearable?
The Rookie: Feds, the much-anticipated spinoff of the popular ABC series The Rookie, premiered on September 27, 2022. The series focuses on Simone Clark, portrayed by Niecy Nash, who embarks on a new journey as an FBI agent at the age of 48, after a long career in education.
However, not everyone was thrilled about the new addition to the franchise, and Simone Clark, despite being the protagonist of the show, became a divisive character among the audience. Even those viewers who liked the spinoff generally agree that it could be better without Simone.
Simone Clark, born and raised in Los Angeles, had aspirations of joining the FBI from a young age. However, life had other plans, and she found herself pregnant with twins. Putting her dreams on hold, Simone became a guidance counselor at a high school in Washington, DC, for 20 years.
With her twins now in college, Simone is finally pursuing her dream, despite being the oldest rookie at the FBI Academy. But why did her character fail to win the fans’ hearts over?
The Rookie viewers took to Reddit to express their opinions on the spinoff and Simone in particular. The discussions reveal that many found Simone obnoxious and wished the show hadn’t featured her. Others skipped scenes with Simone but appreciated the rest of the cast and storylines.
Fans argued that Simone felt forced almost all of the time. Some criticized the way she dressed, considering it inappropriate for an FBI agent. And some people even said she was downright unbearable.
But it wasn’t all negative. Some fans enjoyed the series and recommended it to others, suggesting that viewers should try to get through the Simone scenes or skip them altogether.
Let’s just say that Niecy Nash, who portrayed Simone, is a great actress, and if fans have some critique regarding her character, it’s only about the way Simone was written.
A few viewers had no strong feelings towards Simone and found The Rookie: Feds worth watching, especially for the crossovers and the much-needed closure for certain storylines from The Rookie. So, if you are a fan of the original show, but haven't watched the spinoff, you might want to give it a try.