'Lethal Weapon': Why Captain Brooks Avery is the one that's keeping it together
Captain Brooks Avery isn't your regular cop - he's funny, he's enthusiastic and always has some drama or the other on with his husband Todd. 'Lethal Weapon' has always portrayed Avery like a sidekick - the guy who sits behind a desk and signs off on paperwork when in reality, he's the guy who runs the whole show. Say what you may about Captain Brooks Avery, he really is the glue that keeps the whole LAPD together.
Portrayed by actor Kevin Rahm, Avery is the head of the Robbery/Homicide Division of the LAPD on the show. He is known for being Roger Murtaugh's supervisor and at some point in his career, was his partner. Even though the two have had a very close relationship in the past, we never see Avery letting that get in the way when he has to call out Murtaugh for any reckless actions. He is extremely professional and never lets his friendship with his detectives ever get in the way of getting the job done. Unfortunately, the show never manages to highlight that.
