The Rookie is now a reliable long-running crime drama on ABC that combines action-packed weekly cases with solid character development and emotional storylines. Over the years, the series has gained a dedicated fan base and with yet another dramatic finale in the books, many viewers are asking themselves the same thing — is The Rookie coming back for Season 9?
Here’s what we know, so far.
What’s The Rookie about?
The series is about John Nolan, a man who turns his life around at age 40 and joins the police force. Nolan is the oldest rookie ever to join the Los Angeles Police Department and must prove he is up to the physical, emotional and professional demands of the job.
During its run, The Rookie has blended intense criminal investigations with personal stories that have kept fans invested. In recent seasons, there has been more emphasis on relationships, including the fan-favorite romance between Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen, popularly known as “Chenford” by fans.
Is The Rookie Renewed for Season 9?
As of this writing, ABC has not officially renewed or canceled The Rookie for a ninth season.
Networks typically consider a number of factors when deciding whether to renew shows, including live ratings, how well the show streams, how well the audience sticks around and the overall engagement. Some renewal announcements come quickly, some take several weeks or even months.
So far, The Rookie has continued to perform well with critics and viewers. The show has been holding up well in the ratings in recent years and regularly pulls in millions of viewers, which puts it in a good position to be renewed again.
The show continues to perform well and is still popular so renewed for Season 9 looks promising.
What Might Happen in Season 9?
The Season 8 finale also delivered one of the biggest cliffhangers in the series for fans.
Tim and Lucy finally seemed ready for their happy ending after an emotional proposal. But their party was cut short when a mysterious couple came up to them, injected them with an unknown substance and kidnapped them.
The attackers said they were acting on behalf of Heath, introducing what could be the next big threat series.
This ending makes for the perfect setup for Season 9, maybe exploring:
The abduction of Tim and Lucy
Heath’s link to the attack
The aftermath of Monica’s death:
New personal and professional challenges for the team
The future for the Chenford relationship
If the series returns, viewers can probably expect most of the main cast back for another round.
Our Prediction for Season 9
There’s no official word yet but all signs are pointing to The Rookie returning for Season 9.
Good ratings, a die-hard fan base and a huge cliffhanger ending all add up to a likely renewal. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement from ABC — but the outlook is definitely good.
We’ll update this page as soon as we have more information.