As The Rookie continues its journey through Season 5, Nathan Fillion’s portrayal of John Nolan remains a highlight of the series. However, despite its engaging storylines and strong performances, the show is facing challenges in securing a more substantial and consistent audience. Audience Fluctuations While The Rookie has enjoyed moments of success—such as recent episodes achieving season-best ratings—the overall…
ABC’s hit procedural drama The Rookie has reached impressive new heights, achieving its season-best ratings in seven-day multiplatform viewing for Season 5, Episode 5. According to exclusive Nielsen data shared with TheWrap, the show has captured significant audience interest across both linear and digital platforms. Impressive Viewer Numbers The episode saw a remarkable surge, attracting 8.5 million…
The Big Picture Season 7 of The Rookie will introduce two new rookies, Miles and Seth, with different experiences and challenges. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher join the cast as Miles and Seth. Showrunner Alexi Hawley hinted at more standalone episodes with a longer run in Season 7. With Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) having graduated and leveled…
Earlier this year, fans of series creator Alexi Hawley‘s Nathan Fillion, Eric Winter, and Melissa O’Neil-starring The Rookie got the good news that the series would be back for a seventh season. A month later, the other shoe dropped when ABC confirmed that the series wouldn’t be returning until midseason – 2025 (more on that in a minute). But even with some time…
As The Rookie prepares for its seventh season, one of its stars has announced their departure, prompting a heartfelt response about their time on the show. The actor expressed gratitude for the experiences and memories created during their tenure, leaving fans with a mix of nostalgia and appreciation. A Journey to Remember In a statement, the star…
Afton Williamson’s character, Talia Bishop, was a significant part of The Rookie during its early seasons. However, her departure from the show raised questions about how the series would address her exit. Here’s how The Rookie handled Talia’s write-off and what it means for the narrative. The Context of Talia Bishop’s Departure Talia Bishop was introduced as a strong…
After six seasons and more than 100 episodes, the extended cast of characters on The Rookie has grown far beyond the trio of just-graduated police officers who anchored the series. Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan may be the central protagonist, but the show has always been an ensemble effort. One of the best newer characters in the series…
Angela Lopez has a pregnancy storyline in The Rookie that hits very close to home for the actor, Alyssa Diaz. Over six seasons and counting on The Rookie, the other officers in the LAPD have worked tirelessly to keep the city safe from crime all while teaching the oldest rookie, John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), the finer points of police…
As the wait continues for the seventh season of ABC’s The Rookie, it’s a good time to go back and re-examine some of the show’s earlier seasons. Throughout the show’s run, fans were extremely invested in the characters of Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) getting together. In Season 5, Lucy and Tim finally did…
Fans of The Rookie and Will Trent may be disappointed to learn that new seasons won’t be airing until 2025. However, there’s a silver lining to this news that could enhance the viewing experience! The Reason Behind the Delay Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, explained that this strategic decision aims to maximize the shows’ potential. He noted,…
