The Rookie
A heart-pounding procedural drama where life's second chapter is written in the chaotic, sun-bleached streets of L.A., blending high-stakes crime with earnest human connection.
The Rookie
The Rookie

"Never off duty."

16 October 2018 — 13 May 2025 Canada 8 season 126 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (2,699)
Cast: Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Alyssa Diaz, Eric Winter, Richard T. Jones
Drama Crime Comedy
Second Chances and Reinvention The Found Family Ethics and the Grey Areas of Policing Trauma and Resilience

The Rookie - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Frequent cameos from Nathan Fillion's 'Firefly' and 'Castle' co-stars.

Throughout the series, several actors from Nathan Fillion's previous hit shows make guest appearances. These include Alan Tudyk and Sean Maher from "Firefly," and Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, and Molly Quinn from "Castle." These appearances are fun nods for longtime fans of Fillion's work and highlight the strong relationships he maintains with former castmates.

Pete Davidson plays John Nolan's half-brother.

Pete Davidson has a recurring guest role as Pete, Nolan's wild and irresponsible younger half-brother. The characters' chaotic dynamic provides comic relief and a glimpse into Nolan's life before he joined the LAPD. Fillion and Davidson met while working on the film "The Suicide Squad."

The changing title card.

The show's main title card often changes its appearance to match the tone of the episode. For example, in darker, more dramatic episodes, it might appear gritty or in black-and-white. For the 100th episode, some letters were highlighted to reveal the number "100." This subtle detail reflects the creative and sometimes playful nature of the show.