“The Rookie” has been renewed for Season 6 by ABC. The season 5 finale of “The Rookie” airs May 2.
Per Deadline, the series will reach its 100th episode next season. The Nathan Fillion drama is in the Top 5 of ABC’s most viewed scripted series and a great utility player. It ranks No. 1 in new its Tuesday 8 p.m. time period this season among Adults 18-49 (tie).
In “The Rookie,” John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination, and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
The series stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, and Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers.
Alexi Hawley created the series and serves as executive producer. Mark Gordon, Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross and Terence Paul Winter also executive produce. Entertainment One is the lead studio and international distributor, with ABC Signature co-producing. ABC Signature is a part of Disney Television Studios.
Source: Deadline