Rosewood (TV series)

Rosewood
Genre	Police procedural
Created by	Todd Harthan
Starring	Morris Chestnut Jaina Lee Ortiz Gabrielle Dennis Anna Konkle Domenick Lombardozzi Lorraine Toussaint
Composer(s)	Gabriel Mann
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	19 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Todd Harthan Richard Shepard Marty Bowen Wyck Godfrey
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	42–45 minutes
Production company(s)	Temple Hill Productions Nickels Productions 20th Century Fox Television
Distributor	20th Television
Release
Original network	Fox
Picture format	1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Original release	September 23, 2015 – present
External links
Website

Rosewood is an American television series created by Todd Harthan, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr., a private pathologist working in Miami, Florida, in high demand with law enforcement.^[1] The series premiered on Fox on September 23, 2015.^[2][3] On October 16, 2015, Fox picked up Rosewood for a full season of 22 episodes.^[4] On April 7, 2016 Fox renewed the series for a second season.

Cast and characters

Main

• Morris Chestnut as Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr.^[5]
• Jaina Lee Ortiz as Det. Annalise Villa^[5]
• Gabrielle Dennis as Pippy Rosewood, Beaumont's sister^[5]
• Anna Konkle as Tara Milly Izikoff AKA TMI: Pippy's fiancée^[5]
• Domenick Lombardozzi as Captain Ira Hornstock^[5]
• Lorraine Toussaint as Donna Rosewood, Beaumont's mother^[6]

Recurring

• Nicole Ari Parker as Kat Crawford^[7]
• Taye Diggs as Mike Boyce^[8]
• Rayna Tharani as Felicia
• Sam Witwer as Heath Casablanca
• Joy Bryant as Dr. Erica Kincaid
• Tia Mowry-Hardrict as Cassie
• Alysia Reiner as Lilian Izikoff
• Sherri Shepherd as Anita Eubanks
• Sam Huntington as Mitchie Mendelson

Guest

• Mackenzie Astin as Dr. Max Cahn^[9]
• Adrian Pasdar as Dr. Derek Foster^[10]
• Vondie Curtis Hall as Beaumont Rosewood Sr.^[5]
• Michael Irby as Agent Giordano^[5]
• Ryan W. Garcia as IAD Agent Malcute^[5]

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	Richard Shepard	Todd Harthan	September 23, 2015	1AYJ01	7.54[11]
Private pathologist Dr. Beaumont Rosewood is asked to solve the murder of a young woman who was once his mother's student. This forces him to work with new Miami Police Detective Annalise Villa, who has relocated back after the death of her husband.
2	"Fireflies and Fidelity"	Timothy Busfield	Todd Harthan	September 30, 2015	1AYJ02	6.24[12]
When an unexpected piece of evidence surfaces in the 305, Rosewood and Villa attempt to solve a serious crime involving a very well-off Miami man. Meanwhile, Rosewood struggles to balance a new romantic interest with the demands of his mother, and Villa runs into trouble on the job.
3	"Have-Nots and Hematomas"	Milan Cheylov	Andy Berman	October 7, 2015	1AYJ03	5.75[13]
A series of mysterious deaths pulls Rosewood off the glamorous promenades of South Beach when a troubled young genius stands accused of murder, and the only one who believes in his innocence is Rosewood. He must contend with a colorful new adversary, escalating health problems and a burgeoning romantic relationship, while Villa's inability to connect with people hampers her own ability to investigate the case.
4	"Vandals and Vitamins"	Eriq La Salle	Teleplay by: Eli Attie Story by: Eli Attie & John Sotos	October 14, 2015	1AYJ04	5.03[14]
When Rosewood and Villa suspect a brilliant doctor has killed two of his patients, they must find a way to make their case with limited evidence. Meanwhile, Villa spars with Captain Hornstock when he discourages her from pursuing an uncertain case. Also, Rosewood receives an anonymous letter revealing something that could change his life forever.
5	"Necrosis and New Beginnings"	Eric Laneuville	Nkechi Okoro Carroll	October 21, 2015	1AYJ05	5.27[15]
Rosewood and Villa make it their mission to seek justice for a murder victim who is an ex-con with ties to a Little Haiti gang. Meanwhile, Villa struggles with dreams she's been having, and Rosewood deals with an unexpected turn in his relationship with Kat. Adrian Pasdar and Nicole Ari Parker Guest-Star
6	"Policies and Ponies"	Michael Zinberg	Evan Bleiweiss	November 4, 2015	1AYJ06	5.05[16]
When Captain Hornstock becomes the prime suspect in his third ex-wife's murder, he turns to the only two people he can trust to prove his innocence, Rosewood and Villa, forcing them to repair their severely damaged relationship in hopes of clearing his name. Meanwhile, Shirley's revelations lead to emotional consequences for Rosewood and Pippy.
7	"Quadriplegia and Quality Time"	Terrence O'Hara	Marqui Jackson	November 11, 2015	1AYJ07	5.17[17]
While testifying for the prosecution during a murder trial, Rosewood engages in a pathology chess match with the expert witness for the defense – his father. Then, when Donna and Beaumont Sr. make an unexpected announcement, it has unforeseen consequences.
8	"Bloodhunt and Beats"	James Roday	Andy Berman & Jameal Turner	November 18, 2015	1AYJ08	4.72[18]
Rosewood and Villa are thrust into the underbelly of the everglades when they team up with Hornstock's ex-partner-turned-bounty hunter, Floyd Butters, to catch a murderer. Meanwhile, Pippy is given the opportunity of a lifetime to launch her music career, and Villa tries to reconnect with her mom.
9	"Fashionistas and Fasciitis"	Milan Cheylov	Lisa Morales	November 25, 2015	1AYJ09	4.64[19]
Amidst the glitz and glamour of Miami Fashion Week, there's a plot to kill one of the city's hottest new designers, who turns to Rosewood for help. As the case takes Rosewood and Villa from the catwalk to the perp walk, Rosewood learns of his shared past with the victim. When he enlists the aid of his best friend, Dr. Mike Boyce, Rosewood unintentionally gives Villa the jolt she needs to get back into the dating pool. Potential love also is in the air for Donna, who tries her hand at online dating. Meanwhile, Pippy and TMI find their romance on the skids when Pippy discovers TMI has kept an important secret from her.
10	"Aortic Ateresia and Art Installations"	Millicent Shelton	Todd Harthan & Evan Bleiweiss	December 2, 2015	1AYJ10	5.04[20]
Rosewood and Villa dive into the hip Miami art scene to catch a serial killer who is on the cusp of creating a "masterpiece". When TMI's ex-fiancé, FBI Detective Heath Casablanca, joins the hunting party, he threatens to sabotage Pippy and TMI's relationship. Heath also butts heads with Hornstock, who stands to take over as police chief if he can catch the killer. Meanwhile, an impending lawsuit against Rosewood threatens the lifeline of Magic City Lab and forces Donna to take a long hard look at the way her son lives his life. Also, Rosewood tries to protect Villa from his best friend, Mike.
11	"Paralytics and Priorities"	Milan Cheylov	Diana Mendez	March 2, 2016	1AYJ11	3.52[21]
The search for the serial killer takes a very personal turn, as Rosewood and Villa must follow a trail of clues left for Rosie, before another victim falls prey. As things heat up between Villa and Mike, Villa escapes by throwing herself deeper into the case, which inevitably pushes her closer to Rosewood. Meanwhile, Donna intervenes when Pippy decides to give TMI's absentee mother a piece of her mind. Plus, the Chief position is Hornstock's, if he is willing to pay a stiff price.
12	"Negative Autopsies and New Partners"	Sarah Pia Anderson	Marqui Jackson	March 9, 2016	1AYJ12	3.72[22]
Hornstock forces Villa to pick a new partner and she immediately clashes with the one assigned to her. After learning she cost Hornstock the Chief job, Villa tries to make herself less of a liability, which reveals a surprising pattern in her life. Meanwhile, the death of a victim forces Pippy to offer her assistance in the investigation and to revisit her past. The case stirs up old wounds for the entire Rosewood family and creates new ones for her and TMI. Meanwhile, Rosewood's slight health scare finds him in search of a new cardiologist.
13	"Ballistics and BFFs"	Vahan Moosekian	D. Harrington Miller	March 16, 2016	1AYJ13	3.72[23]
Rosewood's partnership with Villa faces an uncertain future when she's paired with a recent transfer to the East Miami PD with whom she shares a past. As Villa and her new partner investigate the death of a suburban dentist who ran a yuppie drug ring, Rosewood can't shake the feeling that his "replacement" is more than meets the eye. Meanwhile, a new medical examiner, Dr. Anita Eubanks, is brought in to help with the investigation and Hornstock's insecurities hinder his ability to handle the public relations side of the case, forcing him to turn to an unlikely source for help.
14	"Hydrocephalus and Hard Knocks"	James Roday	Nkechi Okoro Carroll	March 23, 2016	1AYJ14	3.74[24]
Rosie insists on celebrating his and Villa's nine-and-a-half month anniversary as partners, landing them in the middle of a case involving none other than Julius "Joo-Joo" Beeman, their confidential informant. But, this time, Joo-Joo is the prime suspect. As Rosie and Villa work to uncover the truth, even if it means putting Joo-Joo away for life, Villa discovers a whole new side of him she never saw coming. Meanwhile, Villa's choice for her new home has Rosie worried about the new path she's on, while Pippy and TMI struggle to balance old friends and family.
15	"Atherosclerosis and the Alabama Flim-Flam"	David Crabtree	Andy Berman & Evan Bleiweiss	March 30, 2016	1AYJ15	5.20[25]
While at an out-of-town forensic pathology convention, Rosewood unintentionally reveals the blueprint to commit the perfect murder during a speech to the convention attendees. Tormented, and armed only with a hunch, Rosewood enlists Villa to help solve the crime, and while investigating undercover, sparks fly unexpectedly between them. Hornstock and Floyd Butters are called upon for extra help. Meanwhile, Pippy and TMI have locked themselves in the lab overnight to help with the investigation and TMI receives an unexpected visit from her estranged father.
16	"Dead Drops and Disentanglement"	David Solomon	Jameal Turner	April 13, 2016	1AYJ16	4.53[26]
Rosewood investigates the suspicious death of a man with medical issues similar to his own, which forces him to slightly adjust the tint on his Rosie-colored lenses and confront his own mortality. Also adding to his stress, he finds himself trapped between Donna and his girlfriend/cardiologist, Dr. Erica Kincaid, and their dueling opinions over what's best for Rosewood – medically and personally. Meanwhile, Hornstock enlists the help of Villa as he attempts to reconnect with one of the witnesses linked to the case... his estranged teenage daughter.
17	"Silkworms y Silencio"	Roxann Dawson	Teleplay by: Todd Harthan Story by: Jake Zebede	April 20, 2016	1AYJ17	4.64[27]
Rosewood and Villa investigate the murder of a telenovela star, holding a mirror up to their own relationship as they explore a world of off-screen soap and intrigue. Meanwhile, Erica strong-arms her way into Rosewood's life, much to Donna's chagrin. Then, Rosewood's precious GTO is stolen, and Villa reconnects with her mother, Daisie.
18	"Thorax, Thrombosis & Threesomes"	Ian Toynton	Marc Halsey	April 27, 2016	1AYJ18	4.86[28]
19	"Sudden Death & Shades Deep"	David Straiton	Teleplay by: Marqui Jackson & D. Harrington Miller Story by: Eli Attie	May 4, 2016	1AYJ19	4.35[29]
20	"Keratin & Kissyface"[30]	TBA	TBA	May 11, 2016	1AYJ20	TBD
21	"Wooberite & The Women of Rosewood"[31]	TBA	TBA	May 18, 2016	1AYJ21	TBD
22	"Badges & Bombshells"[32]	TBA	TBA	May 25, 2016	1AYJ22	TBD

Reception

Rosewood has been met with generally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, season 1 has a rating of 7%, based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of 3.5/10.^[33] Metacritic gave season one of the show a score of 37 out of 100, based on 23 reviews, signifying "generally unfavorable reviews".^[34]

Ratings

No.	Title	Air date	Rating/share (18–49)	Viewers (millions)	DVR (18–49)	DVR viewers (millions)	Total (18–49)	Total viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	September 23, 2015	2.4/9[11]	7.54[11]	0.6	2.11	3.0	9.66[35]
2	"Fireflies and Fidelity"	September 30, 2015	2.0/7[12]	6.24[12]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
3	"Have-Nots and Hematomas"	October 7, 2015	1.8/6[13]	5.75[13]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
4	"Vandals and Vitamins"	October 14, 2015	1.4/5[14]	5.03[14]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
5	"Necrosis and New Beginnings"	October 21, 2015	1.6/5[15]	5.27[15]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
6	"Policies and Ponies"	November 4, 2015	1.5/5[16]	5.05[16]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
7	"Quadriplegia and Quality Time"	November 11, 2015	1.4/5[17]	5.17[17]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
8	"Bloodhunt and Beats"	November 18, 2015	1.5/5[18]	4.72[18]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
9	"Fashionistas and Fasciitiss"	November 25, 2015	1.2/5[19]	4.64[19]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
10	"Aortic Ateresia and Art Installations"	December 2, 2015	1.5/5[20]	5.04[20]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
11	"Paralytics and Priorities"	March 2, 2016	0.9/3[21]	3.52[21]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
12	"Negative Autopsies and New Partners"	March 9, 2016	0.9/3[22]	3.72[22]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
13	"Ballistics and BFFs"	March 16, 2016	0.9/3[23]	3.72[23]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
14	"Hydrocephalus and Hard Knocks"	March 23, 2016	1.0/4[24]	3.74[24]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
15	"Atherosclerosis and the Alabama Flim-Flam"	March 30, 2016	1.4/5[25]	5.20[25]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
16	"Dead Drops and Disentanglement"	April 13, 2016	1.2/4[26]	4.53[26]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
17	"Silkworms y Silencio"	April 20, 2016	1.2/5[27]	4.64[27]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
18	"Thorax, Thrombosis & Threesomes"	April 27, 2016	1.3/5[28]	4.86[28]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
19	"Sudden Death & Shades Deep"	May 4, 2016	1.2/4[29]	4.35[29]	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
20	"Keratin & Kissyface"	May 11, 2016	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
21	"Wooberite & The Women of Rosewood"	May 18, 2016	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

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External links

• Official website
• Rosewood at the Internet Movie Database