Rookie Blue Season 4 Webisodes

Tell us who you are and about your role on Rookie Blue:

-My name is Katrina, and I was the Story Coordinator on Season 4, of Rookie Blue. I’m basically the gatekeeper to the writing room — between the writers and the cast/crew. I’m in daily contact with the writers, producers, directors, cast and different department heads — generally answering production questions pertaining to released scripts. I proof read the scripts and get them ready to send out to production. I’m kinda who Alfred is to Batman, the writers’ tireless assistant, butler, valet, confidant, maternal figure, and comedian when needed. But, I’m cuter than Michael Cain!

-I’m Karen – I was the Writers’ Assistant on Season 4 of Rookie Blue. Together with Katrina, we make K & K – although she was the original K. I’m her backup, stand-in if you will. I often tried to match outfits as best I could. But really, lots of taking story room notes, assisting with research, and acted as personal Assistant to Showrunner, Tassie Cameron.

What’s a day like for writers at Rookie?

Lots of talking. Lots of eating.

What can you tell us about the upcoming Webisodes?

The idea is that Staff Sergeant Frank Best has called in a Police Psychologist to talk with his officers at 15 Division — just to check-in and see how everyone is faring after all that went down in Season 3. The webisodes are an extension of Rookie Blue, and a chance for our characters to get a bit more candid than they normally would. Each webisode will be one of our characters “In Session” with the Police Psychologist.

What was the process of writing a webisode?

First, we had to figure out where each of the webisodes would fit in to the season, depending on the character arcs during the season. We had to think about what would be the most interesting time in the season for each character – then we narrowed in on what that character would want to talk – or not talk about - in their session.

How did the actors react to their stories?

The actors became very invested in their respective webisodes. They were all involved in giving notes and thoughts about their individual Session – which is great, because after 4 years of playing a character, they definitely had some amazing insight into how they felt their character would react while talking to a therapist. And actually, Enuka ended up writing her own.

What kinds of themes are discussed?

Our theme for the webisodes mirrored the theme for Season 4 of Rookie Blue – Change or Die. Dealing with change, and learning to adapt to all the changes Season 4 brings about.

What do you think fans will learn about the characters?

Well, Andy opens up about— Hey, wait! I’m not gonna spill the beans… you’ll have to wait and watch! I will say this though – there are varying tones, some are light & funny, others delve deeper & darker. Some disclose more than others, but we think you’ll enjoy seeing our beloved characters talking “outside” of our regular world.

@RB_Phan asked: What’s the premise for them all having to see a shrink? Reactions to Jerry or something else?

It’s a variety of reasons —- Jerry’s death being one of them, also Dov having shot and killed someone, Gail having been abducted and nearly murdered, Andy…

@stacey79 asked: What do they what to achieve with the webisodes? (I.e more character depth, more storylines, stuff they can’t fit in show etc)

All of the above.

@Chuck197038 asked: How about a look at the backstory of some of the characters in the webisodes that we haven’t seen on the show yet?

You betcha, Chuck. We’ve sprinkled backstory throughout – watch out for Andy, Nick, and Swarek’s specifically…

lynette41 a écrit:RB In Session : Andy McNally

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