What’s next for The Rookie? Recently, showrunner Alexi Hawley spoke with TVLine about the future of the ABC TV show.
The police comedy-drama stars Nathan Fillion as 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. The cast also includes Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Mercedes Mason, Melissa O’Neil, Afton Williamson, and Eric Winter.
The Rookie just wrapped its second season. ABC has not yet announced a season three renewal, but Hawley says there are definitely plans for at least another season:
We definitely have to resolve where we left it, and Armstrong has to play a part in that. Nolan left him handcuffed and shot in the shoulder, so yeah, he survived. In [Episode] 301, we get into the “he said/he said” debate, presenting two versions of what Armstrong went through in the finale, which is two men scrambling to end up on top of this to prove the other wrong. I think that’ll be very dynamic.”
But how would the coronavirus affect the new season? Hawley says things would have to change:
Honestly, it’s a little up in the air right now. I would’ve had a different answer for you before we had the quarantine and before production shut down, but right now we’re still trying to figure out how to physically make this show and keep people safe. Can I do roll call scenes with 30 or 40 people in the room on set, with the doors closed and a drop ceiling? Just from a practical point of view, we might need to slow-roll those last 30 days. Do we “real-time” a bit more the first 10 episodes or so? Those questions are being talked about.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Rookie? Do you want a third season of this ABC series?
Yes, The characters are more developed and the writing continues to get more interesting every week. I have several other families now watching the series on demand.
Love this show and Nathan as the star. Ease keep this on going.
Absolutely! I love The Rookie. Frequently keeps me on the edge of my seat. And I love Nathan Fillion’s acting!
Absolutely! Please find a way! I have watched The Rookie since day 1. I, also, watched Nathan Fillon on One Life to Live years ago! He is a wonderful actor! Love all the actors and actresses on The Rookie!
Please bring this show back. This show is entertaining. Nathan is great, the whole cast is great!
Yes, you must bring this show back. Very entertaining and love the cast. You go Nathan “Serenity” Fillion.
I love the Rookie and would love to see a season 3!! I think the show gets better with every episode! Yes! Season 3 please! Maybe incorporate a sign of the times.
Please bring it back! Not only Fillian but the rest of the crew! I look forward to my Sunday night!!
Yes Bring it back the show is finally beginning to click and hit a stride I have to believe the numbers are climbing
Absolutely bring it back. Wat h every week. On tender hooks until it’s back to see who was telling the truth. Why tear apart the new walls? Need the answer!
Great show, look forward to seeing it each week
Yes Please that was a great Finale but I need more. Nathan Fillion is fantastic
Yes Season 3 please!
Please renew the show one of the better ones. It was left with a cliff hanger
Great. Another show I enjoy with plans for next season but again, NO renewal notice, AND a cliffhanger. That’s four shows! One is already cancelled but we’re trying to get it back #SaveBlueBook and now I’m wondering if there will be an SOS campaign for this show as well as I have no idea how they’re going to resolve THAT cliffie!