Oscar Hutchinson is a recurring antagonist in The Rookie. He is a notorious criminal, who has crossed path with the Mid-Wilshire Division on several occasions.
He is portrayed by Matthew Glave.
Biography[]
Not much is known of his life, other than he admits that he was an only child and was bullied as a kid. As an adult, he committed several crimes such as robbery, assault, and murder. He once had a girlfriend named Margaret but was cheating with her friend, who he unknowingly got pregnant before dumping both. He previously did time in prison around with Troy Hoffman before his release. At some point, he got Hoffman's brother murdered by the Southern Front, a prison gang. Oscar later ratted on Rod Carmichael who went onto hold a grudge.
Bad Blood[]
Oscar is visited by the cops and learns that a DNA search reveals that he has a child, something that surprised him. He agreed to help the squad, in exchange for be released temporarily and meeting his child. He tracks down several ex-lovers but some of them angrily ignore him. He visits his ex-girlfriend, a waitress but she doesn't have a child until Cindy, another waitress admits to having one and it is revealed he cheated with her and ran off after she got pregnant with their daughter Ashley, something he recalls.
Heartbeat[]
He was visited by Harper and Nolan, jokingly asking if they want to tell him that he has a son. They noticed his injured arm and bruised face, something he attributes to snitching on several vengeful inmates. They inquire on Levi Lincoln, a former murderous millionaire who paid someone to look like him and do his time, with Oscar agreeing to help for a prison transfer with a letter from Harper. He proceeds to reveal how Lincoln bribed the Warden and several prison staff to really sell the scam. Oscar then overhears John talking to Skip Tracer Randy on Jason Wyler, offering more info than Randy could.
End Game[]
John and Bailey visit Oscar for insight of a "narcissist psychopath", of which he admits he is readily one. Oscar gives valuable advice of dealing with Bailey's ex-husband Jason Wyler, who is framing her. Much later, he discovers Jason dealing with the Southern Front and dealing with them himself, he gave them Jason later calling John of this.
Death Notice[]
His daughter suffered a kidney infection, with him being a perfect match and offering a transplant both out of compassion and to get money from her. Ashley was aware of his extortion but appreciated that he was doing it anyway. He meets Celina Juarez who gets into his head by bringing up that he had a dark aura, that signified death.
Later on, an orderly attacks him out of the blue, resulting in him being restrained by Nolan and others. Oscar is confused by the latter accusing him, until recognizing as Rod Carmichael who he previously ratted on before he is taken away. He smugly tells Celina he beat her prophecy, but she isn't convinced.
In the elevator, he witnesses Nolan hold Acker at gunpoint and reveals to all that he is no doctor but a criminal named Troy Hoffman and discovers that Hoffman had goons hold Dr. Bernard's family hostage and they'd only live if Oscar dies. Horrified, Oscar directly questioned what he did to Hoffman, to which the latter answers (while being cuffed) that he sold Hoffman's brother out to a prison gang who shanked him to death. He is angry that Hutchinson doesn't recall and Nolan insults the latter for him while calling his team to save Bernard's family. A cuffed Hoffman remains calm, as Nolan awaits an update on the rescue and soon they get a confirmation that Bernard's family were saved and Hoffman's goons are in custody. Satisfied, Nolan tells a stunned Hoffman that he has lost leverage and is officially under arrest for kidnapping, hostage taking, and attempted murder. Although a shaken Oscar protested, his surgery then proceeds as planned.
The Enemy Within[]
After crime boss Elijah Stone is arrested, Oscar is revealed to be his neighbor across the hall. Oscar welcomes Stone by asking if he could use a good book, as Stone asked if he had any good revenge stories. Oscar smiles in response, implying a future alliance.
The Hammer[]
He sues Nolan for his treatment of him during his hospital, despite the latter bringing up him saving his life from enemies. He shrugged that off while jokingly asking where his wedding invite was after hearing John discuss his wedding.
The Squeeze[]
He agrees to help Stevens get intel on criminals who were after her, but he asks for something in exchange for her helping him. She asks what he wants, and he requests that she help him with the one thing he wants: escape prison. To his surprise but joy, she agrees to help him and he states she's got a deal.
Escape Plan[]
He recruits Jason Wyler in his help, promising revenge on Nolan and Bailey who just got married. The two beat an inmate for info on his boss and got useful intel, before breaking his arm. He soon relays to Monica that her associate's subordinate is having an affair with his wife, which is something she could use. Monica thanks for the info and tells him the gathering resources for his departure prison I’ve been prepared. Pleased with this news he wishes her luck in her endeavors and her the same.
At the end of the episode, Oscar and Jason are given prison guard uniforms and slip out while the prison is undergoing a lockdown. The pair a comment on how easy it was to get out before finding a car supplied by Monica. Having finally got his freedom, Oscar asks Jason where he wants to be dropped off and Jason proudly answers “LA baby!” John and Bailey are soon informed of their escape worried about what they would do.
The Good, The Bad, And The Oscar[]
Nolan goes through Oscar's past and finds a diamond robbery crew he used to be in. One of the members was killed by Oscar by stabbing him to death, which causes Nolan to start looking for him with Harper. Anticipating that his recently released former associate holds valuable information, follows him to a desert motel where he also spots Nolan and gets an idea. After torturing and killing his associate for his arm, which has a map on it, Oscar abducts Nolan, tasing him until unconsciousness and placing him in the trunk of his car. He takes Nolan to the desert, intending to force him to retrieve buried diamonds and then shoot him dead. He makes small talk of their past and reveals Stevens helped his escape, but he doesn't know where she is. After Nolan uncovers the diamonds, Oscar prepares to carry out his plan, but Nyla Harper intervenes with the help of a boy with a drone. A struggle ensues where Nolan strangles Oscar with a chain, but Oscar manages to escape in a helicopter. He is forced to kill the crew, since he couldn't pay them.
Trivia[]
- His parents are both deceased.
- He has appeared in all seasons of the show.
External Links[]
- Oscar Hutchinson on the The Rookie Wiki
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