Leighton Meester’s breakout role as Blair Waldorf, the complicated Queen Bee of The CW teen dramaGossip Girl, ended over a decade ago. In the years since, the actor joined the leading ensemble on the short-lived ABC sitcomSingle Parents. She also had guest appearances onshows likeThe OrvilleandHow I Met Your Father. But it’s been some time since the Teen Choice Award winner has had a spotlighted role on the small screen.
That will soon change, as Meester has boarded season 2 ofthe Apple TV+ romance dramaThe Buccaneersin an undisclosed role. It’s also been reported that she’ll appear in an HBO comedy pilot fromShiva BabyandBottomsstar Rachel Sennott. But along with those projects, Meester is returning to The CW for a buzzy police procedural.
Luke Cook & Clancy Brown Also Star
Good Cop/Bad Coprecently debuted on The CW. The police procedural, which mixes comedy and mystery, centers on sibling detectives who work in asmall Pacific Northwest and under the watchful eye of the police chief who is also their father. Created by John Quaintance, the new series also stars Luke Cook fromThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinaandDexteralum Clancy Brown.
The cast also includes Devon Terrell, Grace Chow, Blazey Best, Philippa Northeast, William McKenna, Shamita Siva, and Scott Lee.
Good Cop/Bad Cophas debuted at83% onRotten Tomatoesbased on 6 reviews. The procedural currently has five positive reviews, with one leaning negative, which breaks down to a score of 6.70/10.The score will fluctuate as more reviews are added in the coming days, but several critics praise Meester’s leading performance and the chemistry and charm shown by the cast. Critics acknowledge, nonetheless, that The CW procedural may feel overly familiar for viewers familiar with the tropes and trappings of the police procedural.
It’s Good To See Meester Doing Comedy Again
Good Cop/Bad Cop, a joint venture between The CW, The Roku Channel, Stan in Australia, and The U.K.’s ITV, is unique in that respect. However, the combo of a solid formula and a renowned star has been good for procedurals likeHigh Potentialon ABCand the CBS rebootMatlock.Meester should slide right into that conversation, with her ability to move between tones evident since the days of Blair Waldorf.
Good Cop/Bad Copairs Wednesdays at 9 PM ET on The CW.
