Wikimedia Commons/The Rookie ABC TV The Rookie shocks fans with a brutal pre-finale character death as Monica is executed on a roadside, leaving Wesley and the team devastated. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - The hit ABC series The Rookie stunned viewers with a dramatic and unexpected character death just before its much-anticipated season 8 finale. On the Monday, April 27, episode, fans witnessed a tense and heartbreaking sequence involving Monica, portrayed by Bridget Regan. In the episode, Monica attempts to evade Federal agents and an arms dealer she had crossed paths with.