Nolan continues to lie to Internal Affairs and Commander West, claiming he was alone during the attack to protect Lucy’s career, as her presence would reveal their forbidden relationship.
Critics and fans alike praised "Standoff" for its intense action and character development.
The episode was described as "edge of your seat" television, particularly the claustrophobic tension within the apartment complex. [S1E9] Standoff
Following the shooting of Officer Tim Bradford’s wife, , the team launches a massive manhunt for the drug lord responsible: Marcus Vance .
Amidst a violent shootout, Officer Lucy Chen is forced to deliver the baby of Vance’s pregnant girlfriend on a couch while Bradford holds off attackers. Nolan continues to lie to Internal Affairs and
The episode holds an 8.5/10 score on some review platforms and a 9/10 user rating on IMDb .
Officers Bradford, Chen, Lopez, West, and Bishop track Vance to a dangerous apartment complex known as Bronson Estates. Following the shooting of Officer Tim Bradford’s wife,
Throughout the episode, Nolan struggles with the weight of this deception. However, Lucy convinces him that telling the truth would destroy both their futures.