Officer John Nolan and the team investigate the unexpected death ... More of a suspect in police custody. Their search also uncovers a very delicate loose end that could jeopardize Officer Celina Juarez's career. Meanwhile, Sergeant Grey and his wife, Luna, go to New York to visit their daughter, Dominique, only to realize she never made it home from the night before. Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey: A sergeant and watch commander at the Mid-Wilshire Station. Grey initially believes that Nolan may be changing career because of a possible midlife crisis and doubts that he is suitable for police work, but later sees his potential. Grey served in the United States Army prior to joining the LAPD. He has a daughter who is attending college in New York City. a b Mitovich, Matt Webb (October 29, 2019). "The Rookie Casts Onetime Castle Baddie Annie Wersching in a Killer Role". TVLine. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019 . Retrieved December 26, 2019. Salem, Mitch (September 27, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 9.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022 . Retrieved September 27, 2022.

Rice, Lynette (April 17, 2023). " 'The Rookie' Renewed For Season 6 By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023 . Retrieved April 17, 2023. In January 2018, Liz Friedlander signed on to direct and executive produce the pilot. [44] Production on the pilot began on March 7, 2018, [45] with filming taking place in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Burbank and New York City. [46] On April 15, 2021, police received a call of a possible shooting while filming was taking place between Hartford Avenue and West 5th Street in Los Angeles. Three gunshots were heard by various eyewitnesses, and the production crew confirmed that no one from the show was injured during the incident. Filming in the area was shut down as a result of the reports, but filming continued at other already scheduled locations. [47] Following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021, on the set of the film Rust, live weapons were banned from The Rookie while filming. [48] Prior to the ban, the series occasionally used quarter or half rounds on large outdoor set pieces. [49] Showrunner Alexi Hawley stated that "any risk is too much risk" and explained that, going forward, only airsoft guns would be used, with muzzle flashes being added in post production using computer-generated imagery. [50] On-set misconduct and harassment allegations [ edit ]

The Rookie is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The series follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The series is produced by ABC Signature and Entertainment One; it is based on real-life LAPD officer William Norcross, who moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the department in his mid-40s. Enver Gjokaj as Donovan Town (seasons 2, 4): Harper's ex-husband. Harper is fighting with him over joint custody of their daughter Lila. Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen: An ambitious rookie who struggles to prove herself to Tim Bradford, her training officer. She is 29 years old, and her parents are psychologists who remain opposed to her choice of career. O'Neil also stars as Lucy's doppelganger 'Juicy' in later seasons. She later qualifies to become an undercover officer and starts dating Tim.

Otterson, Joe (September 17, 2019). "Afton Williamson 'Rookie' Investigation: Studio Finds No 'Inappropriate' Workplace Behavior". Variety. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019 . Retrieved December 26, 2019. Beau Garrett as Denise: A woman who Nolan rescues on Valentine's Day who has an unhealthy obsession with him Seth Green as Jordan Neil: A man who steals Nolan's identity, causing his credit score to go down [24] Jose Pablo Cantillo as Franco DeSantis: A drug dealer who steals money from a drug bust after being tipped off [15] Lenker, Maureen Lee (October 22, 2021). "The Rookie bans 'live' weapons on set after fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved October 23, 2021.

Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team ... More must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan and Juarez reopen her sister’s case and discover a discrepancy that leads them on a new trail. Currie Graham as Ben McRee (season 1; guest season 3): Nolan's friend since their schooldays, who lets Nolan stay in his mansion as a house guest