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?
Love love the show. Bring on more more seasons!!
Best program ever. Excellent performances, incredible scripts. Each episode is a surprise, it keeps me glued to the screen.
Nathan is a wonderful actor and entertainer. The show has a concrete cast. Wonderful chemistry between them. Always looking forward to seeing the show.
I love this program. Nathan Fillion always make his characters feel so genuine. He is such a natural actor.
Yes! I want another season of The Rookie! I love it!
Please renew this show, as it is a great series that is very enjoyable!
Yes I’m obsessed with The Rookie. I need a season 3
Renew!! It really keeps my interest gets my heart going every show!!
Please renew this series. My wife and I look forward to watching this great show! Looking forward to many more seasons!
Yes, my husband and really enjoy watching The Rookie
Characters are great and there is great Chemistry between them
Of course, the scripts are well written!!
Hope to see Season 3 !!!
Please continue with this program The Rookie. I look forward to watching every episode and record to watch later later if I’m not able to watch at scheduled time. DO NOT CANCEL THIS SERIES. Thank you writers for putting this enjoyable series with interesting stories!!
Please renew the 3rd season I love watching the show. Its clean and wholesome a good family show. It gives us family time to watch for an hour and there are not many shows that do that so thank you for letting me comment.
Yes , We would most definitely like to see a 3rd & 4th sesason of the Rookie.
Please renew the Rookie. It is a great show and I like watching it.
This is a really good show so if it goes the way it usually does it will be canceled. I hope it doesn’t happen and it gets renewed.