The Rookie’s latest trailer teases the surprising return of a major character two years after their departure. As The Rookie Season 8 approaches Episode 5, the preview offers a first look at how this familiar face re-enters the story and why their comeback matters to the unfolding case. The Rookie Season 8 Episode 5 trailer brings back a familiar faceIn The Rookie Season 8, Episode 5 trailer, Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) returns to the series after his absence since Season 6. The trailer shows that he may now use his past experience to help dismantle the criminal network. After his exit, Valentino posted on Instagram Stories, “You never know who may pop back up in the Mid-Wilshire precinct.