S8·E1 Czech Mate

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for The Rookie S8E1 (Czech Mate).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: "The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States."
Sources:
[1] Series overview: John Nolan is a small-town guy pursuing a dream of joining the LAPD after a life-altering incident.
[2] Creator: Alexi Hawley. Cast: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil.
[3] John Nolan is the oldest rookie.
[4] Series start date: Oct 16, 2018.
[5] Tru Valentino promoted to series regular for Season 5. Studio: Entertainment One, ABC Signature.
Episode Title: Czech Mate.
Episode Number: Season 8, Episode 1.
Plot: LAPD, FBI, and Interpol collaborate with Monica Stevens in Prague.
Goal: Target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.
Series Context: Created by Alexi Hawley. Stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, and Melissa O'Neil. The series follows John Nolan, a small-town man who becomes the oldest rookie in the LAPD following a life-altering incident.
The synopsis for Season 8, Episode 1, titled Czech Mate, describes a collaborative operation involving several law enforcement agencies. In this episode, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Interpol work together in Prague. This international effort involves Monica Stevens. The objective of the mission is to target high-value terrorists who are operating both within the United States and outside of the country.
The series The Rookie was created by Alexi Hawley. The show features Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, and Melissa O'Neil. The narrative follows John Nolan, a man from a small town who pursues his dream of becoming an LAPD officer after experiencing a life-altering incident. As the oldest rookie on the force, Nolan faces skepticism from certain individuals who view him as a walking midlife crisis.
Self-Correction on Word Count: The current draft is very short (approx 140 words). The prompt asks for 2