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.
Love Love Love the show it is one of the best on TV
Love this show!! Please dont cancel I need to find out what happened to Tim!
Re-new for sure! Our family watches faithfully and there are only a handful a shows we find worth watching. Besides, this is a new and fresh take on cop shows! Love the characters!!!
One of the five shows we watch on cable. Good cast and excellent chemistry among members on screen. A show that presents characters in realistic situations that really shows the issues facing cops on the street today.
Best cop show I’ve see, please renew for several seasons.
Please DO NOT cancel! Season 2, make it happen!!!
Pkease renew the rookie
Renew please. I love this show
I agree this is a great show and it needs to be renewed please
It’s a good and clean show. Always have liked Nathan Fillion. Please do not take it off.
I love the Rookie. I even got my 10 year old into it. We love the strong women on the show and I just love Nathan Fallon and all the plot line. You better not cancel that series.
Awesome show! Good clean action and comedy hope to see a few more seasons at least!
This show is amazing! A good clean show that’s action packed, funny and I hope it sees another 5 seasons at least !!!
Please renew for season 2! I have to see how this all turns out!
I believe if your looking for a great crime/drama show this is the one. I am also becoming an officer and i can connect with this show in many ways. It has ita funny side as well as a great story in the protaganists and the rookies(chen and west) i recommend this show to everyone. 10/10
Best show on tv!