Nathan Fillion has been known to say that all of his TV series get cancelled, but the last one to meet that fate, Castle, ran for eight seasons on ABC before its awkward cancellation. Now Firefly‘s Cap’n Tightpants is back in a whole new uniform, in The Rookie TV show. Can the first season pass the muster that is the Nielsen ratings? Will The Rookie be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An ABC comedy-drama, The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Mercedes Mason, Melissa O’Neil, Afton Williamson, and Eric Winter. The story centers on John Nolan (Fillion), a small-town guy who, after a life-changing experience, decides to pursue his dream of being an LAPD officer. Now he’s the oldest rookie on the force, and the brass thinks he’s just having a midlife crisis. He’s got to keep up with his younger co-workers (not to mention young criminals) or he’ll risk lives. Maybe though, he can use the experience he’s gained with age, and the determination he has developed over the years, to make a real go of it. Either way, he’s got a secret weapon — his sense of humor.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Rookie TV series? Should this ABC TV show be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*5/10/19 update: ABC has renewed The Rookie TV show for a second season.
PLEASE RENEWI!!! I watch it whenever I can on the Hulu. Great show, amazing and in-depth characters. MUST KEEP IT GOING
Please renew The Rookie we love it! It’s a truly entertaining show that the whole family can watch since we loved Castle so much I would hope that we can continue to see this wonderful family show, which is a rarity now a days.
Pleasexrenew. I love the show, the character development, the humor. I could go on. It’s a great show. I’m all ready for season 2.
Please renew the Rookie. My husband and I have been watching every week and just love this show. We are rewatching it all right now.
Please renew this show. My husband and I watch it every week. We are going back and rewatching the season right now. Please keep a good show going!
My neighbor and I tape every show to watch the next day and discuss it thoroughly. We love it. Great opening vignettes.
Please renew The Rookie! We never miss it! I wonder if your ratings count the recorded shows watched THE NEXT NIGHT?!? We mostly do that as we have a big family, always one phoning or dropping in….so if taped, we can pause it. Also like the option of rewinding when background music or sound takes the voices away…
please renew this show! I love to watch it.
Love the ROOKIE, I could see this going into another story line when they graduate and become the trainer in a few seasons from now. DON”T CANCEL……
I love The Rookie! Wonderful characters and Nathan Fillion is perfect. The strong women characters are my favorite. Please please please keep it on!!
THE ROOKIE HAS EXCELENT STORY LINES WONDERFUL CHEMISTRY AND DIVERSITY AND A GREAT CANADIAN TALENT! OF COURSE IT NEEDS TO BE RENEWED
My son and I are addicted to the Rookie. Love Nolan’s delivery of humor.
I have been a faithful follower of “The Rookie” this year. I find it truly entertaining and it definitely keeps my interest in every episode. The character development is very well done. I love the relationships of the persons in this series. It is well written and I sincerely hope it is renewed; it deserves to continue.
Please renew, one of the better shows on TV and ABC. Good storyline and good chemistry. Please renew.
Favorite show on TV! Have to watch on Hulu since we both get up so early for work and can’t catch it live. But it’s always a highlight of the week! Please renew for a second season – hopefully more!
I want the Rookie to continue on zTV
I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to watching it every week. l
I totally agree with you!