The Rookie (TV series)
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| Showrunner | Alexi Hawley |
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| Opening theme | "Kings & Queens" by ChinChin |
| Composer | Jordan Gagne |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 126 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location | Los Angeles, California |
| Cinematography | Doug Emmett |
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| Running time | 42–45 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 16, 2018 – present |
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| The Rookie: Feds | |
The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The series stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr., Mercedes Mason, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Afton Williamson, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Tru Valentino, and Lisseth Chavez. It follows John Nolan, a man in his 40s, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). It is based on real-life LAPD officer William Norcross, who moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the department in his mid-40s.
Produced by 20th Television and Lionsgate Television, The Rookie premiered on October 16, 2018. In April 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, which premiered on January 7, 2025. In April 2025, the series was renewed for an eighth season.