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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.
They're at series what pastas are at food: the most comfortable choice. Predictible, reliable, endearing: they will never let you down. Well, The Rookie is your Premium comfort series: you can count on it and Nathan Fillion would never disappoint you!
If there’s one uniform that everyone has run into in series, it’s the blue outfit of the US police department. The timeless and regular success of cop-shows lies in its familiarity, its procedural narratives, its ‘episode of the week’ structure. It depicts friendly and positive faces of authority: heroes chasing bad guys, in an unchallenged struggle between good and evil. And The Rookie is probably their highlight!
You got to know him and to love from 'Castle'. His popularity never went down and even went through the roof as The Rookie became one of the most popualr series. Friendly and endearing, is the core of your favorite show.
The Rookie doesn’t just focus on chases and police interventions. The series cleverly blends tension, light-hearted moments, and personal storylines, making it very enjoyable to watch.
"Exciting, funny, adventurous, and sophisticated."
Badische Zeitung
"Fans of Castle who liked Nathan Fillion will also enjoy The Rookie."
Wunschliste.de
8.0 / 10
IMDb.com
Stream all seasons of THE ROOKIE on Sky. From Friday, January 23, brand-new Season 8 episodes premiere every Friday, exclusively on Sky Show.
THE ROOKIE stars a strong ensemble cast led by Nathan Fillion in the role of John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, who is determined to prove himself despite skepticism from his colleagues and superiors. Fillion, widely known for his roles in Castle and Firefly, brings warmth, humor, and credibility to the character.
Alongside him, Alyssa Diaz plays Angela Lopez, a confident and driven detective, while Richard T. Jones portrays Sergeant Wade Grey, a tough and disciplined supervisor who gradually comes to respect Nolan. Melissa O’Neil stars as Lucy Chen, an ambitious and empathetic officer whose personal and professional development is central to the series. Eric Winter appears as Tim Bradford, a strict but principled training officer, and Mekia Cox plays Nyla Harper, a former undercover officer with sharp instincts and a complex past. Shawn Ashmore rounds out the cast as Wesley Evers, a defense attorney whose life becomes closely intertwined with the police team.
Together, the cast delivers strong chemistry and emotional depth, helping make The Rookie an engaging and long-running police drama.
The series follows John Nolan, a man in his early 40s who, after a life-changing event, decides to start over and pursue his dream of becoming a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. As the oldest rookie in the academy, he faces skepticism from superiors and colleagues who see him as a walking midlife crisis — but Nolan relies on his life experience, determination, and empathy to prove he belongs.
THE ROOKIE Season 8 will be exclusively available on Sky Show.
New episodes will be released every Friday. The series will not be available on any other streaming service in German-speaking Switzerland.