The Rookie
Never off duty.
Created by Alexi Hawley
On ABC
A procedural dramedy that balances crime investigation with character growth and ensemble camaraderie, grounded in the redemptive arc of a second-chance protagonist.
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamHulu, fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV
- BuyGoogle Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Does The Rookie leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Rookie easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is The Rookie sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is The Rookie violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Rookie scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Rookie, and what each one shares →
Like The Rookie
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Rookie
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Rookie, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Rookie, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Rookie, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
