From the cast to the plot, here’s everything to know about ‘The Rookie’s’ latest installment
Get ready to jump back into action with officers of the LAPD on The Rookie.
The procedural drama first premiered on ABC in October 2018, starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Nolan is a freshly divorced 45-year-old who relocates to Los Angeles to become the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department.
“It’s a police show, so there’s a lot of drama and excitement there. But I think there’s something relatable about the redo and the restart,” Fillion told Toronto Sun about the show’s success.
“Dropping everything and push into something entirely different. That’s a new reality for a lot of people, especially coming out of the pandemic. We’ve all reprioritized and made changes. People have quit jobs and people can relate to change,” he added.
Ahead of the cliffhanger season 5 finale, it was confirmed in April 2023 that The Rookie was renewed for a sixth season. With a total of 98 episodes aired between seasons 1-5, the show is expected to hit its 100th episode milestone during season 6, with most of the ensemble cast expected to return.
Read ahead for everything to know about The Rookie season 6.
Warning: spoilers for season 5 are ahead.
Who is in the cast of The Rookie season 6?
Most cast members from season 5 are expected to return, led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, who also serves as an executive producer on the show. Other stars include Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper and Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune.
How did The Rookie season 5 leave off?
While information about the plot of season 6 has not been shared yet, it’s likely to start off on a tense note given the thrilling end to season 5 in May.
“Under Siege” began with Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) and Celina Juarez’s (Lisseth Chavez) walking home after a long game of Dungeons & Dragons. They split up to investigate suspicious noises and are suddenly ambushed by a group in scary masks. Thorsen was critically shot and Juarez was nearly unconscious but able to call 911 for help.
Nolan and Bailey are attacked in their home, and Nyla’s baby girl Lyla is kidnapped from her crib shortly after. Nolan and Bailey thankfully survived the attack, and Nyla and James found their daughter outside of their home.
Chen and Bradford, better known to viewers by their couple name “Chenford,” are also swarmed by masked attackers while hunting down a lead. Elsewhere, Diaz and Wesley welcome their baby girl safely in the hospital.
The leader of the masked men is revealed to be Luke Moran, who previously appeared in season 1. He held a grudge against the officers at the Mid-Wilshire police station after he was arrested for elder abuse and ultimately dies at the hands of police forces. But as more police reinforcements arrive on the scene, two vehicles head in the opposite direction with a mystery man (Kristian Brunn) praising the distraction Moran and his team created.
Aside from the introduction of a new villain, the other major cliffhanger viewers were left with is the unknown fate of Thorsen, who is in a coma. As the finale came to a close, a “code blue” (cardiac or respiratory arrest) is called as hospital workers rush into his hospital room while Juarez stands nearby.
When did The Rookie season 6 film?
Production for season 6 of The Rookie was set to begin sometime in the summer of 2023. However, due to the WGA strike and SAG-AFTRA strike, it is unclear when production will commence.
How many episodes will The Rookie season 6 be?
It has not been confirmed by ABC how many episodes season 6 will contain. The first two seasons had 20 episodes each, followed by only 14 episodes in season 3. Seasons 4 and 5 increased to 22 episodes each.
Where can I watch The Rookie?
The Rookie airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. New episodes are available to watch the day after their premiers on Hulu, where the first 5 seasons are available to stream. Past seasons can also be purchased on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
When did The Rookie season 6 premiere?
Season 6 of The Rookie started airing in February 2024. New episodes come out weekly on Tuesdays.
