Great news for fans of ABC’sThe Rookie— the network has officially renewed the light procedural drama for a seventh season, according to an exclusive from TVLine. The series, starringNathan Fillionas the titular character, John Nolan, continues to draw viewers with its engaging mix of drama and humor centered around the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department. This season, despite a challenging new time slot, the series has maintained strong viewership numbers.
According to the report byTVLine,The Rookiehas been averaging more than 6 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating with Live+7 playback. These figures are only slightly down from Season 5, which is a clear testament to the show’s consistent popularity amongst its audiences, and another key example of just how important “dad TV” is for both networks and streaming platforms. It ranks third among ABC’s dramas this season, behind only9-1-1andWill Trentfor total audience, and trails9-1-1andGrey’s Anatomyin demo ratings.
What Can We Expect from The Final Episodes of ‘The Rookie’ in Season 6?
The show is currently on a break and will return to our screens on April 30 to finish out what has been a shortened season following last year’s strikes. With only four episodes left, the finale is shaping up to be significant. In a conversation with TVLine, cast memberEric Winter, who portrays Sgt. Tim Bradfordrevealed that fans can expect a “big” finale, as per the show’s tradition. “We always throw everything into a finale,” Winter said, noting that the upcoming episodes will feature many reveals that the audience might not be anticipating.
Additionally, Winter hinted at some intriguing developments for his character and Lucy, played byMelissa O’Neil.Despite their recent turbulent breakup, the pair will share some “fun stuff"and an action-packed sequence in the upcoming episodes. Winter described the season’s conclusion as ending in a “really nice way,” leaving enough open-ended questions and scenarios to explore in Season 7.
The news of the renewal not only promises more thrilling and heartfelt stories fromThe Rookiebut also ensures that fans can look forward to more character development anddramatic twists. Season 7 will undoubtedly continue to build on the foundations laid in the earlier seasons, providing more of the action, fun, and drama that viewers have come to love.
The Rookiereturns to our screens on ABC on April 30. You can catch up with the latest episodes on Hulu.
The Rookie
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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