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The Rookie

The Rookie

Never off duty.

20188.58 Seasons144 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Nathan Fillion
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

Mekia Cox

Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Wade Grey

Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Wesley Evers

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

Lisseth Chavez

Celina Juarez

Deric Augustine

Deric Augustine

Miles Penn

Themes & Keywords

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About The Rookie

The Rookie is a crime, drama, comedy series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of police chase, los angeles, california, police officer, police detective, street crime, lapd. Created by Nathan Fillion, it stars Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter. 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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