The Rookie follows John Nolan, a 45-year-old man from Pennsylvania, who, after a life-altering incident, relocates to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer with the LAPD. As the oldest rookie on the force, Nolan faces skepticism from his superiors and colleagues. Despite the challenges, he is determined to prove that age is just a number and that he has the resilience and dedication required for the job. Wikipedia

📌 Series Details

  • Creator: Alexi Hawley
  • Starring: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr., Mercedes Mason, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Afton Williamson, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Tru Valentino, Lisseth Chavez
  • Genres: Police procedural, Crime drama, Action
  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Seasons: 7 (Season 1 aired in 2018–2019)
  • Episodes: 20
  • Runtime: 42–45 minutes per episode
  • Network: ABC
  • Production Companies: 20th Television, Lionsgate Television
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📌 Episode List for Season 1

  1. Pilot
  2. Crash Course
  3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  4. The Switch
  5. The Roundup
  6. The Hawke
  7. The Ride Along
  8. Time of Death
  9. Standoff
  10. Flesh and Blood
  11. Redwood
  12. Heartbreak
  13. Caught Stealing
  14. Plain Clothes Day
  15. Manhunt
  16. Green Light
  17. The Shake Up
  18. Homefront
  19. The Checklist
  20. Free Fall

For detailed episode summaries, you can refer to the IMDb Episode Guide.

📌 Critical Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: Season 1 holds a 68% approval rating with an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 22 reviews. The consensus reads, "Nathan Fillion's reliably likable presence makes The Rookie worth tuning in, even if the show around him isn't particularly memorable." Rotten Tomatoes
  • Metacritic: Season 1 has a score of 64 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on 12 critics. Wikipedia

📌 Trivia

  • The series is inspired by the real-life story of LAPD officer William Norcross, who joined the department in his mid-40s. Wikipedia
  • Afton Williamson, who portrayed Officer Talia Bishop, left the series after Season 1, citing allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment on set. Vanity Fair

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