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Get ready for an international adventure, Rookies! ABC’s hit procedural, The Rookie, is kicking off its eighth season with a surprising trip to Prague! This exciting news was confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con by showrunner Alexi Hawley and star Nathan Fillion, as reported by TVLine.

The country-hopping season premiere has actually already been filmed! Expect to see Officer John Nolan (played by Nathan Fillion) and his wife Bailey (Jenna Dewan) navigating the Czech capital. They’ll be joined by Mekia Cox’s Detective Nyla Harper, Bridget Regan’s ever-slippery Monica Stevens, and Felix Solis’ FBI Supervisory Special Agent Matt Garza (once again crossing over from the now-defunct The Rookie: Feds).

Fans who worried about cast departures after Season 7 can breathe easy! Showrunner Alexi Hawley reassured TVLine that “We’re all good there.” This means we’ll see all our beloved main characters back,...

A new video from The Rookieseason 8 reveals the reason why Nolan, Bailey, and the team are in Europe. With filming underway on season 8, Jenna Dewan shared photos and videos on her Instagram page that revealed part of the show's cast and crew are filming in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic.

It marks the first time that the police procedural is filming overseas. And even though The Rookie season 8 won't be back on ABC until sometime next year, we might have a better sense of what John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey Nune (Dewan) are doing abroad in the first place.

In a TikTok from justmimi__, the fan shares her excitement about meeting Fillion in Prague. But a closer look at what's happening in the background reveals that John and Bailey are with the recurring antagonist Monica Stevens (played by Bridget Regan), and they could be arresting her.

The Rookie Season 8 is already in production, and we can't wait (though we don't have a choice really) to return to Mid-Wilshire Division. The police procedural will not be will not be returning till 2026, which means we will likely have several episodes in the bank when Season 8 premieres in mid-season. The show typically follows the lives of police officers living in Los Angeles, with Nathan Fillion's John Nolan, the centerpiece of the machine. Fillion's Nolan is married to firefighter Bailey Nune, played by Jenna Dewan. Thanks to a post shared by Dewan on social media, it's been revealed that The Rookie Season 8 is set to delve into new waters as it takes the show to new filming locations by going international for the first time ever.

A series of posts shared by Dewan on Instagram reveal that the actress was filming scenes in Prague, Czech Republic. It marks...

ABC's hit police procedural drama, The Rookie, is currently in production and filming its eighth season has begun. Showrunner Alexi Hawley is currently crafting new stories that will have us hooked on the officers in the Mid-Wilshire division. One of the recurring and captivating stories for several seasons now has been the romance between Lucy Chen, played by Melissa O'Neil, and her long-term love interest, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter), in the romantic union we've come to affectionately know as Chenford. Despite their clear appeal, Hawley has been able to craft other love dynamics throughout the show, including one between Officer Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) and her musician boyfriend, Rodge (Zander Hawley).

Zander is the son of series showrunner Alexei, and his character became somewhat of a nuisance to Nathan Fillion's John Nolan, after the musician wrote and recorded a song about him called "Daddy Cop" with his band. Despite John's disapproval of the musician,...

Romance is never far away from the uniformed men and women of The Rookie's Mid-Wilshire division. While the on-and-off-again Chenford dynamic has served well as a long-running romantic subplot, audiences are always sniffing for more potential pairings. Lately, that has led to the perception that Season 7's rookie Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) and Officer Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) have the potential to become the next slow-burn couple, perhaps a somewhat replacement for Chenford, who might finally be on the verge of being official again. Now, showrunner Alexi Hawley has addressed the chances of Milina ever becoming a thing in future seasons.

Miles was introduced in Season 7 as a transfer from Houston, Texas, and quickly became the season's standout newcomer. He soon bonded with Celina, and gradually, the two became good friends. However, fans think there's room to develop their dynamic into something more, despite Celina already being in a...

The Rookie aired its season 7 finale, "The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar", on May 13, leaving a handful of questions for the series to answer when it returns to ABC. On par with recent years, the Nathan-Fillion-led police procedural will be held until mid-season, reportedly premiering in early 2026 (TVLine). There will be plenty to explore with Chenford now that the exes appear to have turned a corner, but there's another romance fans are hoping to see when The Rookie returns.

When catching up with showrunner, creator, and executive producer, Alexi Hawley, ScreenRant asked if he would be open to exploring a relationship between Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) and Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) in the future. While Celina is currently dating musician and "Daddy Cop" singer, Rodge, the showrunner would consider pairing up the officers if the story felt organic. Check out Hawley's full response below:

ScreenRant: I don't know if you've seen it,...

The Rookieshowrunner finally gives fans a definitive update on the status of the show's hottest couple.

Per Swooon, creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley noted that the final scene from the series' Season7 finale was "a corner [that] has been turned" for the fan-favorite couple of Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford, portrayed by Melissa O'Neil and Eric Winter, respectively. Hawley went on to confirm that the couple will be getting back together at some point in Season 8, although he couldn't provide any firm details as to when or how that would happen.

"Beyond that, I'm not 100% sure yet," Hawley added. He also discussed whether both characters are on the same page regarding potentially moving in with one another, noting that "That'll be the question rolling into Season 8." Regarding the wider scope of the relationship between Chen and Bradford over the course of The Rookie's past couple of seasons, Hawley said, "I...

Jenna Dewan (Bailey Nune) shared an update essentially confirmingThe Rookie season 8 is in production, and she did it in an entertaining way. This update follows ABC’s renewal of The Rookie in April, with the show likely to return in January 2026. For season 8, viewers can look forward to episodes packed with character developments and compelling storylines. Dewan's carefree look into the new season not only confirms its return but

On June 17, Dewan shared an Instagram video of herself dancing in a studio lot to Beyoncé's "Déjà Vu." She even captioned the video, "Dancing to set > walking to set," further proof that the season is underway. Since it is known that The Rookie season 8 has started production after Deric Augustine (Miles Penn) revealed he got a script for season 8, episode 1, Dewan is now proving they have started filming.

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Deric Augustine, who plays Miles Penn on The Rookie, opened up about delivering food to Nathan Fillion years before starring in the hit TV series together. It's tough out there for working actors, and Augustine has clearly done what he could to survive until he got his life-changing role in The Rookie season 7. He wasn't the only newbie in the season, as he joined season 7 alongside Patrick Keleher (Seth Ridley) as a fellow rookie. Getting this role was a dream for Augustine in more ways than one.

Augustine appeared on A Patrick Keleher Podcast and told his The Rookie costar about how he delivered food to Fillion before the pair got to work together on season 7. Before Augustine got his big break on the ABC procedural, he worked as a food delivery person while also trying to land acting jobs in Los Angeles. Augustine worked this job as a means...

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In the brief sneak peek, Jerome and Delia are seated for lunch at the diner...

Ahead of the Season 7 finale in May, ABC announced that the Nathan Fillion-led police drama, The Rookie, will not be returning till 2026 for its eighth season. While this means the wait time will be longer, there is some exciting news to warm the heart. Deric Augustine, who joined the show in Season 7 and plays Miles Penn on the ABC procedural, has dropped a BTS image confirming that Season 8 is officially in production. Augustine's Penn found himself attached to series regular Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) as he trained under him. While he might have gotten off to a bumpy start with the team, things smoothened out as the season wore on.

Augustine's post, shared on his X account, pretty much confirms that Officer Miles Penn will be returning for The Rookie Season 8. The post shared is a captionless image showing the script for The Rookie Season 8, Episode 1, complete with a highlighter pen,...

The Rookie actor Deric Augustine, who plays Miles Penn on the ABC procedural, has dropped a BTS image confirming season 8 is officially in production. Augustine joined the cast of The Rookie in season 7, when his character Miles trained under series regular Tim Bradford. Though Miles got off to a rocky start with both Tim and his love interest Lucy Chen, he eventually earns the respect of both. With The Rookie season 8 renewed, Miles is set to return, with Augustine revealing that the season is now in production.

Per his X account, Augustine posted a captionless image showing the script for The Rookie season 8, episode 1, complete with a highlighter pen, indicating that the season has now officially entered production. The episode title has yet to be confirmed and is presented on the script's title page as "Tbd," while the image cuts off before the writer of the episode is revealed.

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Season 7 of The Rookie was packed with many subplots to keep audiences engaged. The return of Jason Wyler (Steve Kazee), Bailey's (Jenna Dewan) abusive and criminal ex-husband, meant that for a time period, John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and his wife were caught in the eye of a violent storm. The introduction of new recruits, Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) and Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), meant the chance to explore new stories with Seth's compulsion to lie a key part of the season's storyline. Among this and other subplots, the writers and showrunner Alexi Hawley also had to craft out some space for Chenford's romance to be explored.

Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) saw their relationship end in Season 6 when Tim unilaterally decided he was not good enough for Lucy. The couple spent a large part of Season 7 working their way back to each other. Despite several hook-up situations,...

The Rookiecreator and showrunner Alexi Hawley gives fans an idea of what to expect from Chenford in Season 8.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Hawley was asked about why Eric Winter and Melissa O'Neil's Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen didn't actually get back together during the recently aired Sesaon 7 finale. "Ultimately, you leave that episode knowing where it’s going to go," Hawley said. "I think you feel very positive about it. Obviously, Tim has done the work. Lucy and Tim still need to talk about it."

"One of the things that I think is clearly established during the course of our show is that healthy communication is not always their strong suit, but we’ve turned a corner. We’re heading in a good direction... Let’s put it that way," Hawley continued. "We’re heading in a really good direction for fans of Chenford. This season has taken them on...

The following contains that spoiler from The Rookie‘s Season 7 finale, now streaming on Hulu.

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“The Rookie” Season 7 came to a close Tuesday night with an action-packed finale that, in classic “Rookie” fashion, left us with a big cliffhanger as we head into Season 8.

Back from her big international escape at the end of Season 6, lawyer-turned-baddie Monica (Bridget Regan) strutted back into the lives of the Mid-Wilshire crew with moments to spare in the Season 7 finale — now with immunity, after she leveraged highly-classified intel to make a deal.

Before we got to the big cliffhanger, Nolan came to life-or-death blows with Oscar (Matthew Glave) after the escaped convict abducted him. They both managed to make it out alive thanks to some quick work by Nyla (Mekia Cox), who recruited a kid with a drone to save the day, but not before taking heavy fire from Oscar’s ride — a helicopter that rained down gunfire while shepherding the longtime antagonist out of the law’s grasp once again.

The stars are stepping out for the 2025 Disney Upfront!

Selena Gomez, Glen Powell, and Jenna Dewan attended the big event on Tuesday (May 13) held at the Javits Center in New York City.

The stars of ABC shows – including Abbott Elementary, High Potential, and 9-1-1 – along with the stars of Hulu’s shows The Bear and All’s Fair attended the event to promote their hit series.

Following the event, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so you can see who was there!

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The Rookie stars Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Alyssa Díaz,...

Well, we did have some good, bad, and Oscar during this aptly titled season finale!

Oscar reappeared during The Rookie Season 7 Episode 18, finally posing more than just an unforeseen threat when he nearly killed Nolan in the desert and escaped.

The rest of the hour saw some of our favorite characters wrapped up in fun action sequences while dangling that Chenford carrot for the thousandth time.

(Disney/Mike Taing) It’s Official: Miles Is a Delightful Addition

As we know, The Rookie Season 7 introduced two new rookies, and we should’ve known that the odds of keeping both of them were slim.

But after the bizarre story arc with Seth, which resulted in that tragic conclusion, and after spending so much time with Miles, it’s a relief that he’s the one we get to keep.

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The following contains spoilers from the Season 7 finale of ABC’s The Rookie.

Yes, Alexi Hawley can hear #Chenford fans screaming, given how Season 7 of The Rookie ended on Tuesday night.

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Much of the season ender involved John and Nyla (played by Nathan Fillion and Mekia Cox) hunting down...

ABC’s The Rookie finishes up season seven with “The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar.” Episode 18 will air on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt, and this morning ABC confirmed the series’ eighth season will premiere in 2026.

“The Good, The Bad, And The Oscar” Plot: John and Harper work together to catch Oscar. Angela investigates a bank robbery. Lucy and Tim learn to adapt to her new schedule, and Miles’ first date takes an unexpected turn.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

Eric Winter and Melissa O’Neil in...

Savor this week's episode of The Rookie because it will be a long while before new episodes air on ABC. The network revealed that the Nathan Fillion-led drama will not return until 2026 when presenting their fall lineup. This is the third year in a row in which The Rookie has been held off for a midseason premiere. When that happened this season, the network said it gave viewers the best viewing experience since there won't be big breaks between episodes like many Fall shows experience when the holiday season creeps up on them. This is not a huge cause for concern for fans, given that the network has already confirmed Season 8, but it will be a long wait. ABC has yet to reveal the specific return date.

The Season 7 finale airs tonight, Tuesday, May 13. Nolan's biggest enemy returns. "John and Harper (Mekia Cox) work together to catch Oscar (Matthew Glave...

The penultimate episode of The Rookie Season 7 saw a big shake-up in the race for District Attorney with its tense storyline involving Ada Sean Del Monte (Michael Trucco). It appeared that Wesley Evers' (Shawn Ashmore) colleague was a strong contender to take the seat, until he was blackmailed with evidence of his son Logan's (Benjamin J. Young) drug addiction amid an ongoing case against a member of the Eastern Front gang. Things only get uglier when Sean decides to do the right thing and take his son to rehab, only for the gang to confront the pair and nearly kill Logan. Fearing for his family, the Ada ultimately decides to drop out of the race, leaving the field suddenly wide open for a new contender. That new contender, according to showrunner Alexi Hawley, might just be Wesley.

In an interview with Collider's Therese Lacson, Hawley was asked about the...

For the Season 7 finale of ABC's procedural drama The Rookie, the show brings back one of its biggest villains. Oscar (Matthew Glave) has been antagonizing John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) for years and has been lying low since he broke out of prison in Season 6. "John and Harper (Mekia Cox) work together to catch Oscar; Angela (Alyssa Diaz) investigates a bank robbery; Lucy (Melissa O'Neil) and Tim (Eric Winter) learn to adapt to her new schedule, and Miles’ (Deric Augustine) first date takes an unexpected turn," the logline for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 18, "The Good, The Bad, and The Oscar" teases. ABC released a sneak peek of the episode airing next Tuesday, May 13, previewing several arcs the season-ender will tackle, including Lucy and Tim's situation, and Oscar's comeback.

The moment of truth arrives for Tim as, finally, he and Lucy can try making their relationship work without the existing dynamics that made it impossible.

The Rookie has proven to be one of ABC's most-loved shows, given its consistent viewership and a dedicated fan base. Unsurprisingly, ABC developed a spin-off in 2023, but for various reasons, The Rookie: Feds failed to move past Season 1. The network has reportedly been looking for another The Rookie spin-off with franchise boss Alexi Hawley at the helm. Apart from the initial announcement, much about it has remained a mystery. "I feel really good about the script. Ultimately, we’re waiting to hear what the needs are [at ABC], but I feel very positive about it," Hawley told TV Line when asked about the untitled spin-off's progress. However, The Recruit's creator cautioned against too much optimism given the fate that his Netflix drama met recently, saying:

"My caveat, said with a genuine laugh, is that I also felt very positive about Season 3 of [Netflix’s] The Recruit, and it ended up not happening. But look,...

Flula Borg (The Suicide Squad) reprises his role as Skip Tracer Randy on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 17, “Mutiny And The Bounty.” Episode 17, the season’s penultimate, will air on May 6, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

“Mutiny And The Bounty” Plot: The team helps Skip Tracer Randy when his new love interest is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Angela and Nyla enlist their moms to help catch a con artist, and Wesley is threatened to drop a case.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

Flula Borg, Nathan Fillion and Richard T Jones...

The Rookie brought back a former rookie of Lucy’s who caused friction in the station considering his past behavior. Seth had lied about having cancer, in addition to other lies he told, and this meant the department couldn’t trust him. But now he was back after suing to work again. Did he regain the trust of his fellow officers?

Lucy, who was in the midst of preparing for the sergeant’s exam, didn’t want to train him, but it was actually Nolan who would ride with him. Everyone was geared to see how many infractions he would get so that he could be pushed out in a way that showed he wasn’t up to the job.

Seth was eager to prove himself to Nolan, but still made small mistakes, such as not calling in their status after they stopped a convenience store robbery. While the job was done,...

Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), one of TV’s most infamous liars, returned in last night's episode ofThe Rookie Season 7. Unfortunately, the ending of "The Return" left him broken, physically and emotionally. Though his comeback seemed promising, with his training spot reinstated, a legal payout (assuming this wasn't another lie), and a surprise engagement to Tamara Collins (Dylan Conrique), it all came crashing down in the final moments. In addition to his career now in jeopardy, Seth lost the woman he loved after Tamara finally saw him for who he was. Keleher has now weighed in on what the fallout means for Seth and Tamara’s future.

Perhaps the most satisfying aspect of Seth's arc in this week's episode is how it finally vindicates Lucy (Melissa O'Neil), his former To. Lucy can now trust her instincts more, as her long-held suspicions about Seth are confirmed. Though her honesty nearly cost her Tamara’s friendship,...

John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) knows something is seriously wrong whenever Skip Tracer Randy (Flula Borg) drops by on The Rookie. It's been a while since the bounty hunter has been on the show, but he returns in Tuesday's episode, and as usual, something has gone wrong. "The team helps Skip Tracer Randy when his new love interest is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Angela (Alyssa Diaz) and Nyla (Mekia Cox) enlist their moms to help catch a con artist, and Wesley is threatened to drop a case," reads the logline for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 17, "Mutiny and the Bounty." ABC released a sneak peek of the episode airing on May 6, which features another weird connection to Nolan, like in Abigail's (Madeleine Coghlan) case.

Skip Tracer Randy comes bearing news. "I'm in love!" he tells Nolan. But that's something mundane that most people go through. However, Nolan is flabbergasted to learn that Randy's...

The plot description for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 16 teases that “mixed feelings” are involved with the return of Seth. However, the promo makes it pretty clear that “mixed” is putting it extremely kindly. Episode 16 will air on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

“The Return” Plot: The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself. Meanwhile, an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley, and Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant’s exam.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

With a mix of good storytelling and character-driven stories, The Rookie has been a fan favorite police procedural drama in recent years. Starring the iconic Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, over the years, it has also introduced us to some unforgettable faces. But there’s one thing many fans have grown tired of: the constant in and out of Black male characters.

Fans have been quite vocal about the same on Reddit, with one user even pointing out the name of actor Deric Augustine, who plays Miles Penn. As soon as he joined the show, fans knew they were watching someone special. So, they are now calling for him to stick around for good. And guess what? Their wish has come true if recent updates are to be believed.

The Rookie finally fixes its biggest casting issue with Miles Penn

As a police procedural drama, The Rookie had all the...

The Rookiefeatured player Deric Augustine gets upgraded to series regular for Season 8.

Per Deadline, Augustine has been promoted from having a recurring role on the series to being a full-fledged regular cast member ahead of The Rookie's eighth season. Augustine portrays Miles Penn, a two-year veteran of a Texas police force who transfers to the LAPD and has to start all over again as a rookie. Augustine made his debut as Penn on the Season 7 episode, "The Shot," which also marked the debut of Patrick Keleher's Seth Ridley.

Created by showrunner Alexi Hawley, The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, a 45-year-old rookie at the LAPD who joins the force after being caught in the middle of a brazen daytime bank robbery. The series also stars Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, and Shawn Ashmore, and has played host to a plethora...

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With only a few episodes remaining in Season 7, The Rookie just got a major update. Deadline reports that Deric Augustine, who made his debut as Miles Penn in the series earlier this year, has been upped to a series regular. Penn is one of this season’s rookies, even though he’s a transfer from Texas with several years of experience as a police officer. The most recent episode of The Rookie saw anti-LAPD billboards emerge across the city. As the team searches for who’s responsible, a car bombing prompts another investigation, and tonight’s episode will follow documentary filmmakers interviewing the LAPD on a complicated missing person case connected to John (Nathan Fillion). The Rookie will conclude with its season finale in May after 18 episodes.

The Rookie kicked off in 2018, and while there have been plenty of new names to join the cast over the years, Nathan...

You’ll be seeing more of Deric Augustine in the upcoming eighth season of The Rookie!

The 35-year-old actor is confirmed to return as Miles Penn in the next season of the ABC procedural drama and he’s also getting a promotion.

Keep reading to find out more…

Deric joined the show in the current seventh season as a recurring character and he’ll becoming a series regular in season eight, according to Deadline.

In last week’s episode, Miles is offered and considers taking it, but ultimately decides to stay on the force at the LAPD.

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Exclusive: Deric Augustine has been promoted to series regular on ABC’s hit series The Rookie, currently airing its seventh season.

Augustine joined the Nathan Fillion-led drama in Season 7 in the recurring role of Miles Penn, one of the newest rookies at the LAPD. As a Texas transfer, he is a “rookie” despite being a two-year veteran of the force.

The character was most recently spotlighted in the Season 7 episode “Three Billboards,” which aired on April 8 and was written by Aleks Biskis and Chelsea Urech. In the episode, Miles reconnects with his best friend from college while on a crime scene. Miles’ old buddy reveals he has signed a big deal with a professional football team and invites Miles to celebrate with him at an upcoming party. He attends but ends up in a tussle with his friend’s right-hand man, who, as a result, loses his job. Miles is offered the new gig,...

ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 14 wrapped up Malvado’s story in a shocking manner, bringing closure to the threat against Bailey. Up next, episode 15 airing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“A Deadly Secret” Plot: Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to John. Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej guest star.

Executive producer Alexi Hawley spoke with TV Insider about episode 14 and that stunning death. “To be honest, for me, the Malvado storyline really was...

The Rookie Season 7, Episode 14, "Mad About Murder," introduced a new storyline for Tim Bradford (Eric Winter). A hacker sent him a message, which spawned an investigation into the dark web, uncovering a killing spree in the city. However, the show did not close the arc properly since the hacker was never caught. Showrunner Alexi Hawley told Screen Rant that leaving the arc open is intentional, since they might need it in the future. "I think that's one of those breadcrumbs that, when the time is right, we'll bring back around. I love planting those seeds, and finding actors who come in to do a part [where] you're like, 'Oh God, we can't lose them.' Many of our great characters over the years were [found that way,]," he said, teasing a significant arc once the mysterious role was cast. Hawley talked about other instances where the show has fallen back on open arcs, saying:...

Angela asks the question we all want to know the answer to in the teaser for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 14. “Mad About Murder” will air on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Mad About Murder” Plot: Tim receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web. Meanwhile, Celina works to take down a popular podcast, and Miles helps update the department’s training videos.

Alyssa Diaz and Eric Winter in ‘The Rookie’ season 7 episode 14 (Disney/Mike Taing) The Rookie Season 7 Details:

John Nolan,...

Among the many changes that came with The Rookie Season 7 was the arrival of new trainees set to join the LAPD. While one character's lying nature has seen him kicked out, and rightly so. Another trainee seems to be finding his feet in Los Angeles. Besides taking on the lessons being imparted by his superiors and colleagues, Miles' (Deric Augustine) has been trying to form a number of new relationships. The Rookie Season 7, Episode 13, "Three Billboards," saw Miles at a crossroads, and after consulting with Tim Bradford (Eric Winter), the trainee decided that Mid-Wilshire was where he belonged after all.

Speaking in an interview with Screen Rant, Augustine discussed the impact Tim has had on his character, revealing his belief that Tim is the big brother Miles has always wanted. "I think Miles has learned the majority of how to be a cop from Tim," Augustine tells the outlet. "In my acting,...

With The Rookie locked in for Season 8, Nathan Fillion’s career just hit déjà vu territory. Last time he reached this milestone, Castle took a nosedive – axed after cast drama and creative chaos. Now, fans are side-eyeing the renewal like it’s a cursed number. Sure, The Rookie is thriving, but so was Castle until it wasn’t.

Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat itself, and Fillion doesn’t find himself on the same cliff edge again.

Nathan Fillion as John Nolan in The Rookie | Credits: ABC Nathan Fillion’s hit cop drama scores Season 8, but is history repeating itself? Nathan Fillion as John Nolan in The Rookie | Credits: ABC

The Rookie has officially been renewed for Season 8, but the buzz isn’t just about the badge. Fans can’t help but notice the familiar cliff edge Nathan Fillion’s standing on, the same one that sent Castle tumbling into chaos.

Lucy (Melissa O'Neil) and Tim (Eric Winter) have tried a lot of temporary fixes to make their relationship work, and in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 14, "Mad About Murder," they work on another that seems a bit more permanent. But working in a place full of detectives, someone sniffs it out. Meanwhile, Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey (Jenna Dewan) are shocked by Malvado's (Jimmy Gonzalez) return as he kills someone new, and they're concerned he might be after them. "Tim receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web. Meanwhile, Celina (Lisseth Chavez) works to take down a popular podcast, and Miles (Deric Augustine) helps update the department’s training videos," reads the logline for the episode airing on Tuesday, April 15. ABC released a sneak peek of the episode, previewing Detective Lopez's (Alyssa Diaz) theory about Lucy and Tim's plan and Malvado's return.

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The new trainee in The Rookie Season 10 might have recently arrived, but he's putting down roots in Los Angeles. Part of this involves forming new relationships, and since Miles' (Deric Augustine) girlfriend broke up with him, he has been flying solo. Some viewers have paired him with Celina (Lisseth Chavez), even coining a name for them. "I've seen the stuff, especially on Twitter. I think they're calling the ship "Milina" or something like that," Augustine admitted to Screen Rant. The actor has seen some buzz surrounding the potential ship but doesn't think Celina and Miles are a good fit romantically. For one, Celina is already in a relationship. "I think Miles is a professional. That's why when people were kind of shipping him and Rachel—Miles would never date someone his T.O. dated, because I think that's how professional Miles is, and he's from the south," he said. He...

ABC has officially confirmed The Rookie will return for an eighth season. The network announced the renewal on social media, also confirming new seasons of 9-1-1, Will Trent, Shifting Gears, and Grey’s Anatomy are set for the 2025-2026 primetime season.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

Season seven of the popular drama continues with episode 13, “Three Billboards.” Episode 13 will air on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

“Three Billboards” Plot: When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for who’s responsible. Meanwhile, a car bombing prompts an investigation,...

Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan may be getting older, but the cops are staying the same age as The Rookie has been renewed for Season 8.

It comes as part of a slew of renewals for ABC, which also revealed that it is bringing back Grey’s Anatomy for Season 22, 9-1-1 for its ninth season and third on ABC, Will Trent for Season 4 and Shifting Gears for its second season.

The move comes after ABC previously handed out renewals to High Potential for a second season and Abbott Elementary for a fifth season.

All of these shows will join 9-1-1: Nashville as part of the Disney-owned network’s 2025/26 slate. Doctor Odyssey remains on the bubble.

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The Rookie has been buoyed by recent ratings growth; last month, the show drew its largest audience – 8.25M after three...

Seth Ridley's (Patrick Keleher) dismissal from the LAPD came as swift and easy as his ability to lie. Lucy's (Melissa O'Neil) boot, who joined The Rookie in Season 7, had made a habit of lying to get himself out of trouble, and the final straw was when he lied that his cancer was back. The show has not shared an update about what he's up to or if he plans on changing, but according to new revelations by series star Richard T. Jones, viewers should not hold their breath. "That story is done at this point," the actor told TV Line, communicating a message that the show's publicity team corroborated. Ridley's departure does not leave a huge hole in the show, but it might affect another character, Tamara.

The Rookie added two new rookies in Season 7 as Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) went to another division while Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) was set to graduate.

The Rookie always goes out with a big bang with its series finales, and Season 7 will not be any different. As the show races toward the sixth season's finish line, details about the season-ender have started coming out. Richard T. Jones plays Lieutenant Wade Grey, and he previewed what's on the menu for the final episode before the summer break. As is customary, there will be a cliffhanger involving one of the show's most prominent villains. “That’s the thing about [showrunner] Alexi [Hawley], man, he always leaves it on a little cliffhanger. You’re gonna feel a little annoyed because, like I said, some Monica [Stevens] mayhem is coming," T. Jones told TV Line. Like the Season 6 finale, this one enlists the help of their FBI siblings, recalling a cast member from the cancelled spinoff. "It’s a very big episode once again, so we’ve got the FBI, Felix [Solis] is...

Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) is no longer a rookie, and after completing her training, she's ready to take on the streets solo. The Rookie Season 7, Episode 13, "Three Billboards," makes her first solo ride an affair to remember when she's pinned down in a dangerous situation without any backup. "When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for who’s responsible. Meanwhile, a car bombing prompts an investigation, Miles (Deric Augustine) reconnects with an old friend, and John (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey (Jenna Dewan) assess their ability to adopt," reads the logline for the episode airing on April 8, teasing the various arcs to be tackled. ABC also released a sneak peek of the episode, previewing Nolan and Bailey's attempt to adopt and Celina's rough first day.

Now that Bailey's ex-husband is not dedicating his life to ending hers, she and her husband, Nolan, can breathe a sigh of relief.

ABC’s hit procedural drama, The Rookie, returns for its seventh season, continuing the story of John Nolan, the LAPD’s oldest rookie turned seasoned officer. This season promises to delve deeper into the personal and professional challenges faced by Nolan and his colleagues. In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to The Rookie (Season 7), including the episode release schedule, plot overview, where to watch, a recap of the previous season, expectations for the new season, and cast details.

The Rookie (Season 7) Plot Overview

Season 7 picks up with Officer John Nolan recovering from a gunshot wound, grappling with the physical and emotional aftermath. The team welcomes two new rookies, adding fresh dynamics to the precinct. As they continue the hunt for two dangerous escaped inmates with personal vendettas, the officers must navigate complex cases and evolving relationships within the department.

The Rookie (Season 7) All Episodes Release Schedule

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ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 12 takes its plot from The Purge … sort of. Plus, expect some Chenford action. Episode 12, “April Fools,” will air on April 1, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“April Fools” Plot: An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John’s T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.

Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’ season 7 episode 12 (Disney/Mike Taing) The Rookie Season 7 Details:

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The Rookie is about to channel some serious ‘90s action vibes. The latest episode will pay tribute to Keanu Reeves’ cult-hit thriller from 31 years ago — a movie that redefined the genre and raked in $350 million.

Keanu Reeves in Speed | Credits: 20th Century Studios

With high-stakes action and a nostalgic nod to one of Reeves’ most iconic roles, this episode is set to be a treat for fans of both the show and classic adrenaline-pumping cinema.

The Rookie goes full-throttle with a Speed-inspired episode A still from The Rookie | Credits: ABC

The Rookie Season 7, Episode 11, “Speed,” takes a high-octane detour straight into Speed (1994) territory. The hit ABC drama isn’t just nodding to the Keanu Reeves thriller — it’s strapping in for an adrenaline-pumping ride.

Nathan Fillion’s John and Lisseth Chavez’s Celina go undercover for a public safety initiative, but things spiral fast when they end up in a hostage crisis.