The Rookie (2018–present)

The Rookie rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

TMDb8.546/10· 3K votes

About The Rookie

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.

Cast of The Rookie

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  Nathan Fillion

  as John Nolan

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  Melissa O'Neil

  as Lucy Chen

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  Eric Winter

  as Tim Bradford

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  Alyssa Diaz

  as Angela Lopez

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  Mekia Cox

  as Nyla Harper

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  Richard T. Jones

  as Wade Grey

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  Shawn Ashmore

  as Wesley Evers

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  Jenna Dewan

  as Bailey Nune

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  Lisseth Chavez

  as Celina Juarez

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  Deric Augustine

  as Miles Penn

Our take on The Rookie

This procedural follows John Nolan, who becomes the oldest rookie in the LAPD after a midlife reinvention, navigating the job's dangers and his own fresh start. Warm, brisk and crowd-pleasing, it blends case-of-the-week action with genuine heart. If its feel-good cop drama hooked you, seek out character-driven procedurals about second chances and finding your calling later than expected.