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The popular crime drama, The Rookie, featuring Nathan Fillion, has made a thrilling return to ABC, captivating audiences with its latest season. Fans are already eagerly anticipating the next batch of episodes, even though the current season is still underway.
In the series, Fillion takes on the role of Officer John Nolan, the LAPD’s oldest rookie, who embarks on this new career path after experiencing a life-changing event.
The eighth season of The Rookie sees Nolan and his team tackling high-stakes cases, from rescuing kidnapping victims and solving daylight murders to tracking down a dangerous arsonist. Meanwhile, Nolan faces personal challenges as he tries to manage his long-distance relationship with Bailey.
The ensemble cast also boasts talents like Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, and others.
As Season 8 of The Rookie approaches its conclusion, viewers are curious about the show’s future. Here’s what we currently know about the prospects of a Season 9 for The Rookie.
Will there be a Season 9 of The Rookie?
Deadline reports The Rookie is expected to be renewed for another season and conversations with the show’s lead studio Lionsgate TV have already commenced, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
However, the outlet reports the show may face budget cuts if it is renewed for another season.
ABC also ordered the pilot for a spinoff series based on a similar premise. Jay Ellis will lead The Rookie: North about a man who attempts to solve his midlife crisis by joining the Pierce County Police Department in Washington.
Fortunately for fans, there are still quite a few episodes left to enjoy in The Rookie Season 8 before Season 9 is confirmed.
How many episodes are in The Rookie Season 8?
Season 8 will have nine episodes, which means there are two more episodes left in the season.
New episodes of The Rookie air on ABC Mondays at 10 p.m. EST and stream next day on Hulu.
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
All eight seasons of The Rookie are streaming now on Hulu.