Alexi Hawley
Director
The Rookie (2018)
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.
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
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Production Companies: ABC Studios, Entertainment One, Lionsgate Television, ABC Signature
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Production Countries:
Canada,
United States
Languages:
English
8.1
Season 1
20 episodes
8.2
Season 2
20 episodes
7.5
Season 3
14 episodes
7.9
Season 4
22 episodes
8.0
Season 5
22 episodes
8.9
Season 6
10 episodes
8.7
Season 7
18 episodes
9.2
Season 8
18 episodes
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ABC
6048 min
42 min/ep
Oct. 16, 2018
Jan. 26, 2026, midnight
Feb. 2, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
TV-14
14+
