Eric Winter, who has played Tim Bradford on ABC's "The Rookie" since its first season, is thrilled with his character's growth and the emotional depth he brings to the show.
As Valentine's Day approaches, fans of the hit series will get a dose of romance, drama, and excitement in Monday night's episode. For Winter, it's about seeing Tim navigate what seems like true love, but not quite getting it right - especially when it comes to gifts. The actor reveals that his character is not exactly the romantic type, often relying on his sister for advice.
Despite this, Winter is excited to see how far Tim has come since day one and credits series creator Alexi Hawley and the writers for continuously finding new layers to his character.
The episode also promises plenty of action, including an explosion that will have viewers hooked. When asked about what's in store for the show, Winter teases that while the craziness is often "buttoned up" within each episode, the emotional impact carries forward, and fans can expect some exciting changes.
Off-screen, Winter is juggling multiple passions - acting, of course, but also co-founding Palm Republic Rum, a premium rum brand inspired by years of travel and family influence. He credits his Puerto Rican wife as introducing him to rum about 20 years ago.
Balancing his hit TV show with growing business ventures and family life takes effort, according to Winter, who stresses that it's been a passion project for him, not just a celebrity endeavor.
Fans can catch new episodes of "The Rookie" Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu.
As Valentine's Day approaches, fans of the hit series will get a dose of romance, drama, and excitement in Monday night's episode. For Winter, it's about seeing Tim navigate what seems like true love, but not quite getting it right - especially when it comes to gifts. The actor reveals that his character is not exactly the romantic type, often relying on his sister for advice.
Despite this, Winter is excited to see how far Tim has come since day one and credits series creator Alexi Hawley and the writers for continuously finding new layers to his character.
The episode also promises plenty of action, including an explosion that will have viewers hooked. When asked about what's in store for the show, Winter teases that while the craziness is often "buttoned up" within each episode, the emotional impact carries forward, and fans can expect some exciting changes.
Off-screen, Winter is juggling multiple passions - acting, of course, but also co-founding Palm Republic Rum, a premium rum brand inspired by years of travel and family influence. He credits his Puerto Rican wife as introducing him to rum about 20 years ago.
Balancing his hit TV show with growing business ventures and family life takes effort, according to Winter, who stresses that it's been a passion project for him, not just a celebrity endeavor.
Fans can catch new episodes of "The Rookie" Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu.
As an actor, you want to see your character develop and explore new emotions, and it sounds like Tim Bradford has come a long way since season one. The fact that he's not exactly the romantic type adds a fun dynamic to the show, don't you think? 
Winter giving credit to Alexi Hawley and the writers is also super cool - it shows how much he respects the team behind the show.
It's awesome that he's found a way to combine his love of rum with his acting career, and I can imagine his Puerto Rican wife has been a huge influence on him. Balancing work and personal life is never easy, but it sounds like Winter is making it work. Fingers crossed the show keeps delivering exciting episodes! 
. i love how his character has grown so much since season 1, he's just so relatable and imperfect at the same time 
. and can we talk about the romance? i'm shipping Tim hard, but also kinda feel for him cuz he's just not getting it right 
. btw, have you tried Palm Republic Rum yet? 
my hubby introduced me to it a few yrs ago and now i'm OBSESSED 
. anywayz, tune in Monday @ 10 p.m. ET on ABC, can't wait! 
It's awesome that he's exploring the romantic side of Tim, even if it doesn't always go according to plan. I'm also intrigued by how they're going to balance out the action-packed plot with emotional depth - fingers crossed for an epic explosion! 
and I'm hyped for those emotional payoffs too 
Winter seems so chill about balancing his acting gig with other passions, but I feel him - it can't be easy juggling everything 
who buys a surprise trip to Paris and doesn't even get flowers? That's just basic romanticism right there... but hey, Eric Winter is doing something right with this show, I'll give him that 
The show always tries to bring some excitement with an explosion or two, but can't we just have a normal episode without so much fanfare? 
. i think what makes tim special is that he's not your typical romantic lead, he's more like a brother or a friend who just happens to be in love 
. eric winter has done an incredible job of bringing this complexity to the show and i'm loving how the writers are constantly finding new layers to his character.
! i love how the show balances drama and excitement, it keeps me on the edge of my seat every week. eric winter hinted that there will be some big changes coming up, i'm both excited and a little nervous 
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I'm all in on seeing how far Tim goes with this love interest (or maybe not?)... anyway, it's gonna be SO good! The action-packed explosion scene is def gonna keep me on the edge of my seat 
I'm so over this whole romance thing on TV. Everyone's always talking about love and relationships like it's some kind of magic. Tim Bradford is supposed to be a great guy, but he can't even get the gift thing right? That's just lazy writing if you ask me 
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. And those writers think they're being all deep and stuff by having Tim navigate true love? Please 
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It's not always easy, but sometimes that's exactly what we need to do to truly level up and find fulfillment. 
. It's cool that he's passionate about rum and has turned it into a business venture - who wouldn't want to try some premium rum from Palm Republic Rum? 
. Anyway, Eric Winter is doing great with this character, and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.
, but hey, at least Tim's got a good heart trying. Palm Republic Rum, huh? Reminds me of my college days when we'd drink cheap rum and talk about our futures 
. Good luck with that, Eric! You're gonna need it balancing work and family life