‘The Rookie’ Is Getting a New Spin-off That Sounds a Lot Like ‘The Rookie’

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As a lifelong movie buff who has seen more cop dramas than I can count, I must say that the prospect of a new spin-off for “The Rookie” is as thrilling as a high-speed chase through the winding streets of Los Angeles! With the original series being one of ABC’s most popular shows and the network’s attempt to capitalize on its success, I can’t help but be excited about this new development.

The police drama series, which has been a hit on ABC, is set to expand its success with a fresh spin-off. According to Deadline, the new show will continue the formula by being set in the law enforcement world and will be produced by Lionsgate Television and 20th Television. The action for this spin-off is anticipated to move to Washington state.

In the development of the latest addition to “The Rookie” series, Alexi Hawley serves as both the writer and an executive producer. Additionally, Nathan Fillion, who stars in and produces “The Rookie”, is also reported to be serving as an executive producer alongside him. Bill Norcross, whose real-life police experiences sparked the original concept, and Michelle Chapman are also on board as executive producers.

As reported by the source, the upcoming spin-off is scheduled to take place in Washington state and focuses on a male police officer embarking on a fresh chapter in his life during his second act. The narrative retains the significant midlife transformation theme from the original series set in Los Angeles, where Nathan Fillion’s character John Nolan switches careers to become the oldest rookie at the LAPD. Further details have been disclosed by Deadline, who shared that earlier this year, ABC provided Hawley a blind script commitment for a potential new spin-off of Rookie, which eventually led to the project currently in development.

‘The Rookie’ Has Been a Major Hit for ABC & Will Debut Season 7 in 2025

Since 2019, “The Rookie” TV show has focused on Nathan Fillion’s character, John Nolan – a small-town man who, following a significant life event, decides to chase his dream of joining the LAPD. As the department’s senior rookie, he initially faces doubt from some superior officers who view him as merely a midlife crisis in progress. Now, the show is preparing for its seventh season, with Nolan having consistently demonstrated his worth and advancing within the LAPD ranks. “The Rookie” has enjoyed massive success on ABC and has further cemented its popularity on streaming platforms like Hulu.

Previously, Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich disclosed that the series The Rookie has experienced a significant rise in viewership on the streaming service, reaching the position of the second most-watched drama on Hulu and accumulating over 500 million hours watched since its debut on the platform in 2018. “Audience members are still discovering this show, and it will maintain its popularity for many years,” he stated. Given its success, it’s evident that the network can’t help but take notice of this surge in popularity, and they undoubtedly anticipate another police-themed series to achieve similar heights.

In the past, a spin-off titled “The Rookie: Feds” was attempted, featuring Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone Clark, the oldest FBI rookie. This spin-off aired in 2022 but only lasted for one season before being canceled, partly because of the industry strikes that occurred in 2023. As we wait for updates on this effort to recreate the popularity of “The Rookie,” the seventh season is scheduled to premiere on January 7, 2025.

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2024-12-06 16:03