Everything we know about The Rookie
The Rookie is a crime, drama, comedy series from Alexi Hawley, made for ABC. The Rookie releases on January 1, 2027 on Hulu. It currently spans 9 seasons and 145 episodes. It stars Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz. It holds a 8.5/10 audience score on TMDB from 3,552 votes.
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
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Where to watch The Rookie
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Key details
| Type | TV series · Crime, Drama, Comedy |
| Release date | January 1, 2027 (Confirmed) |
| Where to watch | Hulu |
| Created by | Alexi Hawley |
| Network | ABC |
| Seasons | 9 · 145 episodes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Language | EN |
| Audience score | 8.5/10 (TMDB, 3,552 votes) |
Cast
Nathan Fillion
John Nolan 
Melissa O'Neil
Lucy Chen 
Eric Winter
Tim Bradford 
Alyssa Diaz
Angela Lopez 
Mekia Cox
Nyla Harper 
Richard T. Jones
Wade Grey 
Shawn Ashmore
Wesley Evers 
Jenna Dewan
Bailey Nune 
Lisseth Chavez
Celina Juarez 
Deric Augustine
Miles Penn Seasons & episodes
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
| Season 1 | 20 | October 16, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 20 | September 29, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 14 | January 3, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 26, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 25, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 10 | February 20, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 18 | January 7, 2025 |
| Season 8 | 18 | January 6, 2026 |
| Season 9 | 1 | January 1, 2027 |
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