Det är inte lätt att börja om på nytt, särskilt inte för småstadskillen John Nolan som efter en livsomvälvande händelse väljer att följa sin dröm att bli polis vid LAPD. Som polisens äldsta nybörjare möts han av skepsis från vissa högre chefer som ser honom som en vandrande medelålderskris.
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The Rookie Ratings & Reviews
- hybrid20118−1 dIs it the show of the year? No. But it’s a great binge watch with likable characters and realistic situations, sometimes happening so often that it starts to feel a little unlikely overall. Still, I really enjoyed it. The characters grow meaningfully between seasons, and the world around them evolves in a natural, organic way. Highly recommended!
- Daniel Tisserand−7 dWholesome, funny. You can’t help falling in love with John Nolan
- Niclas17 mars 2026My absolute favorite series! :)
- Cubane10 mars 2026It's a police procedural. Like its contemporaries, you may find it difficult to ignore how it's the same 6 beat cops getting in massive gunfights every week. The storytelling is slightly more nuanced sometimes, and while it does occasionally dare to approach being critical toward some police practices, it pulls back pretty quickly. We in the biz call this "cop slop". It definitely does not reinvent the genre, but Fillion is great as usual and the rest of the cast is a good accompaniment. It's another cheap margarita show: fun to consume, maybe to poke fun at a bit, but probably not going to measurably improve your life. All that said, still definitely has its place and everyone could use a margarita every now and then.
- Carlo26 januari 2025I love it :D
- Dj Flexo25 februari 2025Can't wait for season 8 😩
- ava limlomwongse20 april 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
- Pissed Off Papa7 januari 2026This show is way better than 911. No Political B.S. No Wokeness
- Matei MAC19 februari 20255 out of 5 best show ever.
- Aiden White9 april 2025I love the rookie it is funny and it can be hart stoping sometimes
- TurbzChenford19 oktober 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
- Matt Kelly27 februari 2026The Rookie is a police procedural that succeeds not by reinventing the genre, but by giving it heart, humor, and an unusually relatable point of view. Centered on John Nolan, a forty‑something man who uproots his life to become the LAPD’s oldest rookie, the series immediately stands out with a premise rooted in second chances and personal reinvention. What could have been a gimmick instead becomes the emotional backbone of a long‑running and surprisingly resonant show. Nathan Fillion is the show’s greatest asset. His portrayal of Nolan balances optimism, vulnerability, and quiet determination, making the character both believable and deeply likable. Fillion’s natural charm carries the series early on, but The Rookie quickly grows into a true ensemble drama. The relationships between rookies and their training officers—especially the tough‑but‑principled Tim Bradford and the driven Lucy Chen—give the show its rhythm and emotional stakes. What truly elevates The Rookie is its tone. The series blends action, drama, and humor with ease, often shifting from tense street encounters to character‑driven moments without losing momentum. While firmly grounded in procedural storytelling, it also takes time to explore the personal lives, moral dilemmas, and evolving careers of its characters. Over time, the show becomes less about a single rookie and more about the many ways people serve, struggle, and grow within law enforcement. Like many long‑running network dramas, The Rookie isn’t without its uneven stretches. Some storylines lean into heightened drama or familiar tropes, and later seasons occasionally favor spectacle over subtlety. However, the series consistently rebounds by focusing on character growth and relationships—its greatest strengths. Ultimately, The Rookie endures because it understands its appeal. It’s hopeful without being naïve, dramatic without being cynical, and entertaining without losing its humanity. Anchored by a charismatic lead and supported by a diverse, evolving cast, The Rookie has earned its place as one of the most enjoyable and accessible police dramas of the past decade.
- Callum22 oktober 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.
- damiangomeztomas11 september 2025Goooooooood
- Mike17 augusti 2025My least favorite show about the LAPD
- thomashopkins84013 augusti 2025My Favourite TV show of all time
- Graysen1 februari 2025It's a good show I can't watch it on mobile though
- Karen Schuffelers9 februari 2025AMAZING!!!
- MacBobby Chibuzor4 juli 2025Life-changing series. Kept watching for a long while.
- Movie_Nerd16 februari 2025Got me hooked
The Rookie Trivia
The Rookie has 8 seasons.
The Rookie has 144 episodes.
The key characters in The Rookie are John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil), Tim Bradford (Eric Winter).
The Rookie was directed by Bill Roe, TK Shom, Tori Garrett, Michael Goi, Chi-Yoon Chung, Lanre Olabisi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Alexi Hawley, Jon Huertas, Robert Bella, David McWhirter, Bill Johnson, Rob Seidenglanz, Daniel Willis, Liz Friedlander, John Terlesky, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jennifer Lynch, Cherie Nowlan, Gina Lamar, Barbara Brown, Tessa Blake, Antonio Negret, Wendey Stanzler, Valerie Weiss, Omar Madha, Daryn Okada, Stephanie A. Marquardt, Steve Robin, Anna Mastro, Ashley Williams, Tasha Smith, Nelson McCormick, Leslie Libman, Adam Davidson, Rachel Feldman, Bethany Rooney, Greg Beeman, Stephanie Martin, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, Marcus Stokes, John Hyams, Dinh Thai, Carol Banker, Timothy Busfield, Tara Miele, April Mullen, SJ Main Muñoz, Fernando Sariñana, Jessica Yu, John Fortenberry, Rob Bowman, Troian Bellisario.
The Rookie was produced by Marco Black, Diana Mendez Boucher, P. Todd Coe, Llewellyn Wells, Michele Greco.
Det är inte lätt att börja om på nytt, särskilt inte för småstadskillen John Nolan som efter en livsomvälvande händelse väljer att följa sin dröm att bli polis vid LAPD. Som polisens äldsta nybörjare möts han av skepsis från vissa högre chefer som ser honom som en vandrande medelålderskris.
The Rookie is rated Från 11 år.
The Rookie is a Kriminal, Drama, Komedi show.
The Rookie has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
The Rookie episodes are 43m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.