2 days ago · Nathan Fillion Breaks His Silence After 'The Rookie' Reveals Major News About Season 8 The ABC series is returning this January—and the Castle star has thoughts on what's to come.

A spin-off series, The Rookie: Feds, aired from 2022 to 2023 and followed the oldest rookie in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. That series was cancelled after one season.

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Reviewers say 'The Rookie' is lauded for its engaging narratives, Nathan Fillion's compelling performance as John Nolan, and a well-balanced blend of drama, action, and humor.

Dec 16, 2025 · Nathan Fillion's John Nolan is sent on his most daring mission yet in the first trailer for The Rookie Season 8. See the riveting new footage here!

Jul 27, 2025 · "The Rookie" Season 8 premieres on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. ET. Just as was the case with Season 7, ABC decided again to hold "The Rookie" (and "Will Trent") for midseason.

May 19, 2025 · 'The Rookie,' starring Nathan Fillion as a long-in-the-tooth LAPD officer, remains one of ABC's top-performing series. Will it return for season 8? Here's what we know.

Dec 17, 2025 · Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher joined in recurring roles as the show’s new rookies, Miles and Seth, respectively. Seth’s repeated (and serious!) lies got him kicked out, but Miles isn’t...

Jul 28, 2025 · The Rookie season 8 kicks off in Prague with Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan leading the cast. Here's everything to know about the plot and premiere

Dec 25, 2025 · The Rookie universe is on track for expansion with ABC ’s having given the greenlight for the spinoff pilot, The Rookie: North. Last month, Jay Ellis was cast as the lead character, and he will ...