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The Rookie is an exclusive series of webisodes made in 2007 and 2008, and released over the Internet, with the subtitle "Whatever the risk, he won't let you down". The main character is Jason Blaine, a new CTU Agent.

Degree Men is the sponsor for the web series.

The series is made close to the style of 24, in that it uses many of the same devices that make 24 what it is. For example, at the beginning of each "Day" there is a voiceover of Jason Blaine telling the viewer what time the series takes place between. Also, at the beginning of each episode, there is a "Previously on the Rookie" section, again with a voice over by Jason Blaine. The splitscreen is incorporated into the episodes often (at least once) to show phone conversations as well as to wrap up each episode.

However, the episodes do not all take place in real time which is a step away from the show. Also, each episode does not cover one hour, but a different period of time each episode.

Cast

Starring

Episode Guide

Day	# of Episodes	Premiered
Day 1: Coffee Run	3	January 14 2007
Jason Blaine, a rookie agent working for the Counter Terrorist Unit of Los Angeles, was asked to fetch coffee for the CTU staff during a briefing. Whilst in the streets of Los Angeles he saw a group of men prepare for a bank robbery, and decided to stop them.

Day 2: Mistaken Indentity	3	March 26 2007
Jason Blaine, yearing for more field experience, agreed to take a PDA out in the deserts of Los Angeles to his boss and Deputy Director of CTU Los Angeles Alton Maxwell. Whilst travelling he recieved a call intended for his boss, informing him of a terrorist threat. He was forced to neutralise the threat.

Day 3: Extraction	6	March 17 2008
After moving from CTU to the FBI, Jason Blaine accompanied his boss Alon Maxwell to Mexico City to meet a contact in the hopes of bring down drug kingpin Esteban Salazar. When Alton is kidnapped, Jason has to find and save Alton, as well as bringing down the criminal.

Behind the scenes

The website also features a "Behind the Scenes" section, showing how the series was directed, shot and how the explosions and effects were carried out.

External links

The Rookie Day 3: Extraction (Days 1 and 2 also avaliable)

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The Rookie
Tagline	"Every great CTU agent has to start somewhere"
Seasons	2
Episodes	6
Original Airdate	January 15, 2007
Director	Rodney Charters
Assistant Director	Paul Distifano
Executive Producer	Kevin Townsend