Starting over isn't easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
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- CallumOctober 22, 2025⭐⭐⭐⭐½ – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) If Blue Lights is Warhammer 40K with badges, then The Rookie is what happens when someone paints the grimdark universe pastel and hands everyone emotional support doughnuts. This is a very American show — not in a bad way, but in that “everything’s going to be OK by the time the credits roll” sort of optimism that could single-handedly power the Los Angeles grid. Even when bullets fly and lives fall apart, there’s an almost magical certainty that someone will crack a smile, deliver a life-affirming speech, and the background music will cue up a “we’re all in this together” vibe. It’s the TV equivalent of a golden retriever: loyal, heroic, occasionally ridiculous, but always ready to make you feel better about the world. In a landscape where Blue Lights is busy punching existential dread in the face, The Rookie shows up with cupcakes and says, “Hey, maybe we can talk this out.” You could say Blue Lights is a trench fight under a rain-soaked sky, while The Rookie is a sunny-day parade with good coffee and a morale boost. Both belong in your watchlist — just don’t expect them to inhabit the same galaxy.
- TurbzChenfordOctober 19, 2025Absolutely the best TV show in the world. I watch every single episode and season on repeat.. The actors are great and it's a super catchy show to get addicted to
- damiangomeztomasSeptember 11, 2025Goooooooood
- CarloJanuary 26, 2025I love it :D
- MikeAugust 17, 2025My least favorite show about the LAPD
- thomashopkins840August 13, 2025My Favourite TV show of all time
- ava limlomwongseApril 20, 2025my favorite show of all time im not even kidding it’s so freaking good omg and like it’s not just some cop show it has character plot thank the lord i love this show smh
- Aiden WhiteApril 9, 2025I love the rookie it is funny and it can be hart stoping sometimes
- Dj FlexoFebruary 25, 2025Can't wait for season 8 😩
- Matei MACFebruary 19, 20255 out of 5 best show ever.
- Movie_NerdFebruary 16, 2025Got me hooked
- Karen SchuffelersFebruary 9, 2025AMAZING!!!
- GraysenFebruary 1, 2025It's a good show I can't watch it on mobile though
