The Rookie
American police procedural drama The Rookie follows John Nolan, played by Nathan Fillion, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department.
The show is based on the real-life story of officer William Norcross, who joined the LAPD in 2015 in his mid-40s. Like William, John is also in his mid-40s, and newly divorced when he decides to pursue a new career as a police officer after being involved in a bank robbery.
The Rookie has had quite a few celebrity guests make cameos on the show including Mario Lopez, will.i.am, Mark Cuban, and Rainn Wilson.
In 2019, actress Afton Williamson left the show and claimed she experienced racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her time on the show. An internal investigation found that her allegations had no merit, and Afton called the investigation "heartbreaking."
Network: ABC
First Episode Date: October 16, 2018
Cast:
- Nathan Fillion (John Nolan)
- Alyssa Diaz (Angela Lopez)
- Richard T. Jones (Wade Grey)
- Melissa O'Neil ( Lucy Chen)
- Eric Winter (Tim Bradford)
- Mekia Cox (Nyla Harper)
- Shawn Ashmore (Wesley Evers)
- Sara Rue (Nell Forester)
- Zayne Emory (Henry Nolan)
- Brandon Routh (Doug Stanton)
Where to Watch: Hulu
Latest The Rookie News and Updates
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If you felt like Alyssa Diaz's baby bump looked real on 'The Rookie,' in which she plays Angela Lopez, then you weren't wrong. Learn more here.
The Fate of ABC's 'The Rookie' Is Totally up in the Air and We're Not Happy
Fans are curious if ABC's 'The Rookie' has been renewed for Season 3 now that the second season of the drama has ended. Find out here!
Afton Williamson Left 'The Rookie' Over Claims of Racial Discrimination and Harassment
Why did Talia leave 'The Rookie’? Afton Williamson said that she left the drama because she experienced racial discrimination on set.
Does Wesley Die on 'The Rookie' After His Run-In With a Prisoner? (SPOILERS)
Does Wesley die on 'The Rookie' after getting attacked by a prisoner? A breakdown of the shocking episode.
'The Rookie' Just Killed Off a Major Character In Its Very First Season (SPOILERS)
Why did Mercedes Mason leave 'The Rookie'? The actress didn't really have a choice.
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Worried Fans Demand to Know — Has Nathan Fillion Lost Weight?
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