The Rookie Season 7 Release Date, Cast Members, Storyline, Trailer, and Everything
The famous police procedural drama series The Rookie has entertained the audience for six seasons on ABC. Now, it is returning for another season; the seventh season got an early renewal.
The series was created by Alexi Hawley and is based on the real-life person William Norcross, an LAPD officer who moved to Los Angeles and joined the department in his mid-40s.
The show debuted in October 2018 and Nathan Fillion played the lead character, which follows John Nolan, who becomes the oldest rookie at the LAPD.
It received mainly favorable reviews from the audience and critics. IMDb gave the series an 8 rating, and on Rotten Tomatoes, it received a 75% average audience score.
Let’s delve into learning more about The Rookie Season 7, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
The Rookie Season 7 Release Date
The official release date for The Rookie season 7 has yet to be confirmed. However, as TV Line reported, it will be set to premiere in 2025. The show debuted on ABC in October 2018, and the sixth season premiered on February 20, 2024. It has been renewed for season 7 in April, before the conclusion of the sixth season. Production of the new season is currently underway.
The Rookie Season 7 Plot Synopsis – Spoilers Ahead
The series follows John Nolan, a 45-year-old man from Pennsylvania who is recently divorced and has a son in college. After helping the police in a bank robbery, he decides to pursue a career as a police officer in the LAPD and moves to Los Angeles. He graduated from the Police Academy and became the oldest rookie on the force. He must be determined to be successful in his career despite the challenges.
The seventh season continues the plot where the sixth season left off. The season 6 finale shows that Oscar Hutchinson and Jason Wyler escape from prison with the help of Monica, which will be dangerous for John and Bailey in the upcoming season.
The Rookie Season 7 Cast Members List
The cast list for The Rookie season 7 has not yet been confirmed. However, the main cast will be expected to return, including Nathan Fillion (John Nolan), Eric Winter (Tim Bradford), Richard T. Jones (Wade Grey), and Melissa O’Neil (Lucy Chen).
The one cast member who is not returning in the upcoming season is Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen, and it was confirmed by TVLine. He joined the series in season 4 as a recurring and played the main in the next two seasons.
Showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed that Jenna Dewan, who plays Bailey Nune, will not appear in the first few episodes of the new season, as she is pregnant in real life. He told TV Line, Jenna [Dewan]’s about to have a baby in real life, so we probably won’t see [Bailey] for the first few episodes because of that.”
The expected cast list of The Rookie Season 7 is as follows:
- Nathan Fillion as John Nolan
- Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez
- Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper
- Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen
- Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey
- Eric Winter as Tim Bradford
- Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune
- Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers
- Bridget Regan as Monica Stevens
- Matthew Glave as Oscar Hutchinson
- Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez
- Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen
- Steve Kazee as Jason Wyler
The Rookie Season 7 Episode Title List
The first two seasons of the series contain 20 episodes, and the third season’s episode count reduced to 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth and fifth seasons have 22 episodes each, and the sixth season consisted of 10 episodes, which was reduced due to the Hollywood strikes.
While speaking with TV Line, Alexi Hawley revealed that the seventh season will probably have 18 episodes. However, it is not officially confirmed by the network. We have to wait for its official announcement.
Until then, check the episode list of the sixth season below.
- Episode 01: “Strike Back”
- Episode 02: “The Hammer”
- Episode 03: “Trouble in Paradise”
- Episode 04: “Training Day”
- Episode 05: “The Vow”
- Episode 06: “Secrets and Lies”
- Episode 07: “Crushed”
- Episode 08: “Punch Card”
- Episode 09: “The Squeeze”
- Episode 10: “Escape Plan”
Where to Watch The Rookie Season 7?
The previous seasons of the series premiered on ABC, so the new season will air on the same network. If you are not able to watch it on TV, you can stream it through the ABC website with a cable provider login. The ABC Channel is also accessible through Fubo TV, Hulu+ Live TV, and YouTube TV. The following day the new episodes will be available to watch on Hulu.
If you are interested in watching the series, all six seasons are accessible on Hulu with a subscription.
The Rookie Production Team Members
The series was created by Alexi Hawley, who is best known for The Recruit and The Following. He wrote the show’s script along with Natalie Callaghan, Paula Puryear, Fredrick Kotto, Zoe Cheng, and Bill Rinier. The directors include Bill Roe, Tori Garrett, Chi Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Lanre Olabisi, and Lisa Demaine.
Michele Greco, Marco Black, Patrick Mckee, Diana Mendez Boucher, and Helen Pai served as the producers, and the executive producers include Alexi Hawley, Mark Gordon, Michelle Chapman, Nathan Fillion, Nicholas Pepper, and Liz Friedlander. The music was composed by Jordan Gagne, who is famous for composing the scores for Altered Carbon and Brave New World.
Justin Hanrahan, Paul Theriault, Kyle Jewell, Johanna Coelho, and Alan Caso are the cinematographers and the editors are Jake Cohen, Amy McGrath, Brett Roach, and Chi Yoon Chung. The production companies include ABC Signature, Lionsgate Television, and Perfectman Pictures.
The Rookie Season 7 Official Trailer Release
Unfortunately, we don’t have a trailer for The Rookie season 7. Filming for the upcoming season is currently ongoing and aims for a release window of early 2025. So, we can expect a trailer for the seventh season too soon; it will probably dropped near the premiere date of the new season. Let’s wait patiently for its arrival.
In the meantime, take a look at the teaser for the sixth season below.
FAQs
1. Will there be a seventh season of Rookie?
Yes, the series has been renewed for season 7.
2. How many episodes are there in the sixth season?
The sixth season contains 10 episodes.
3. Where is the filming location of the series?
The filming locations of the series include Los Angeles, Burbank, Oxnard, and New York City.
Final Words
The sixth season of The Rookie ended in May, and now viewers are wondering when the new season will return. There has yet to be an official release date for season 7. However, according to reports, it will arrive in early 2025. Let’s hope that soon we will get the confirmed release date.
Stay tuned for more news and recent updates for The Rookie season 7.
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