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The police procedural drama, The Rookie season 7, is coming back on ABC this January. Created by Alexi Hawley, the new season will take forward the story of John Nolan, the oldest rookie turned training officer in the Los Angeles Police Department. The first episode of the new season will air on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10. p.m. ET.
The Rookie, which premiered on ABC in October 2018, delves into the personal and professional lives of various LAPD officers. Castle fame Nathan Fillion plays the central role of Nolan, and the ensemble cast includes Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, and Eric Winter, among others.
The show is based on the life of LAPD officer William Norcross, who was in his 40s when he moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the LAPD. Blending action, drama, and humor, The Rookie season 7 will explore more complex cases and personal struggles as seen in the trailer released on January 3, 2025.
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The Rookie season 7 episode 1: Release time for all regions
As stated above, The Rookie season 7 episode 1, titled 'The Shot,' will air on ABC on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. According to the ABC lineup, new episodes will release every Tuesday. The latest season is expected to have 18 episodes, 8 more than the last season.
Below is a list of release times for all regions:
Where to watch The Rookie season 7?
The Rookie season 7 will air on ABC in the United States, with new episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day. For international viewers, the show can be accessed through a VPN, depending on location.
Hulu offers a Hulu (With Ads) subscription for $9.99/month and a Hulu (No Ads) subscription for $18.99/month. There are multiple package deals with Disney+, ESPN+, and Live TV, ranging from $81.99 to $95.99/month. The streaming platform also offers discounted rates for students.
The previous seasons of The Rookie can be purchased or rented through streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, or Google Play. It is recommended to check the local streaming services since specific availability may vary by country.
Preview of The Rookie season 7
The official logline for The Rookie season 7 episode 1 reads,
"John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape."
The trailer reveals that two inmates that the LAPD put behind bars in the previous season, Jason Wyler and Oscar Hutchinson, escaped from prison and pose an imminent threat to Nolan and Bailey.
According to an interview with Parade today, Nolan's wife Bailey will be absent from the first two episodes of the new season, as actress Jenna Dewan, portraying Bailey, is on maternity leave. Talking about the new season, Jenna told Parade,
“We come back strong, because right away, Jason is on the run and looking for Bailey and threatening our lives and our relationship. I’m right away dealing with that and how we’re going to protect ourselves and capture him.”
There are also two new additions to the cast this season: Patrick Keleher as Seth and Deric Augustine as Miles. In an interview released by TVLine on January 2, 2025, showrunner Alexi Hawley talked about his favorite moments from the latest season, saying,
"We’re literally shooting the first day of our finale today [Dec. 20], so it’s weird for us. I know it all about this season, and it’s really strong. There are a lot of great dramatic episodes, there are some really funny episodes, romance is definitely at the forefront in some places."
He continued,
"I feel like we strive to make every season of this show different, and the “re-pilot” of it all was me going, “OK, how do we shake things up a bit?” There are a lot of strong episodes, I don’t want to pick a favorite!"
Stay tuned for more updates on The Rookie season 7.
