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 this show and love all the main characters! I will be so disappointed if they don’t bring it back next year. One of the few shows my whole family watches and we live in 4 different states 🙂
I love this show and we definitely need a 3rd season. Nolan will prevail and he has his partner who knows the truth. Nolan also needs to convince Grace that they’re meant to be with each other. I think all of the actors do a superb job. I would be very sad if The Rookie wasn’t renewed for season 3&4
I love, love, LOVE this show! Nathan Fillion, and the entire cast, is wonderful! This is probably my favorite show on tv right now. PLEASE renew The Rookie!! (Btw, I still watch “Castle” reruns, even though I’ve seen them all several times!)
Yes, I am a big fan of “The Rookie” and yes, we need a Season 3. I am so looking forward to what the new season would have to offer. I love watching Nathon Fillion and the rest of the cast. They all fit their parts so well.
I love, love this show!! I am a huge fan. I loved the cliffhanger ending, seemed promising that there would be a season three. Every actor is top notch. Please keep it alive, this is a show I really look forward to.
We love the Rookie and always look forward to the next episode! It’s one of the few shows that’s decent and exciting to watch. We definitely need a season 3. It’s just too good of a show not to continue it.
My husband and I love this show! I honestly believe all shows at all stations should get at least three seasons to start with to see where they go. I also believe they should go back to someone else playing a character when a character wants off the show.
With all the mediocre shows that the networks are churning out, the Rookie is one of the more good shows out there on television. Hopefully the execs will agree with us fans and renew it for season 3 and beyond …
Love this show. One of the best shows on tv the past two years. Needs to continue on to season 3
Love the Rookie, I look forward to it every week.
Yes we need a third season, it is a great show and we can’t just end it here. Do what you must to keep everyone safe on and off the set. Maybe incorporate the virus stuff into the series a bit as the real police have to do and maybe they wear masks a bit. I would really like to see a third season.
We watch every week. I love how the characters have developed over the series and enjoy the humour mixed into the plots. Can’t wait for the next episode and count on renewal.
I wonder if this was the original cliffhanger ending, it would it have been resolved by the end of the season had we not had covid-19 shut downs.
Love the Rookie! Didn’t like the ending!!
Agreed. Everyone above the Rookie should have been and usually are smarter and more careful. The last episode was very aggravating. I suspect S2, E1-3 would be spent untangling the mess and vindicating Nolan. The fastest way through would be to have the serial killer intercede.
Of course we need to resolve this cliffhanger. We need a season3 definitely. I’ve been a big fan of Nathan Fillion for decades since One Life to Live. The the other characters are amazing as well. I think they are a great cast.