Is a new mom-centric Rookie spinoff in the works? Here’s what the cast revealed
As The Rookie prepares for its seventh season, speculation about the show’s future and potential spinoffs is intensifying. With the series’ main character, John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), no longer a rookie but a seasoned officer training his own rookie, Celina Jaurez (Lisseth Chavez), the timing seems ripe for new narratives.
Recently, stars of The Rookie hinted at an exciting spinoff idea during the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, sparking interest among fans.
A Fresh Take on The Rookie Universe
In conversation with TVLine, cast members Melissa O’Neil (Lucy Chen), Mekia Cox (Nyla Harper), and Alyssa Diaz (Angela Lopez) discussed the upcoming season and hinted at a potential spinoff. While O’Neil expressed hope for a reconciliation between her character and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter), the focus soon shifted to the broader scope of season 7, which aims to explore the characters’ personal lives. “We’re going to see everybody’s houses, see how the family life is going,” O’Neil mentioned, highlighting a more intimate look at the lives of the cops.
The Idea of a Mom-Centric Spinoff
One of the most intriguing revelations came when Cox and Diaz discussed the possibility of a spinoff centered around their characters. Cox playfully proposed a show called “Cop Moms,” with Diaz adding, “[It’s about] them being moms, being cops — which one is more dangerous?!”, as mentioned in a report by Hidden Remote.
Past Spinoff Attempts and New Opportunities
ABC has previously attempted to expand The Rookie universe with The Rookie: Feds, which aired in 2022 featuring Niecy Nash leading an FBI unit. Despite several crossover episodes with the main series, the spinoff was canceled after one season due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
However, characters from Feds appeared in the season 6 finale of The Rookie, indicating a continued connection between the shows.
Exploring New Horizons
A mom-centric spinoff focusing on Harper and Lopez offers exciting possibilities. Both characters have demonstrated their prowess as detectives while balancing their roles as mothers. The spinoff could explore their professional and personal challenges, perhaps by assigning them to a special unit within the LAPD.
This new setting could introduce fresh characters and storylines while allowing appearances from the main The Rookie cast, maintaining the show’s interconnected universe.
Anticipating Season 7
Season 6 of The Rookie was limited to 10 episodes due to the strikes, compressing the storyline of a conspiracy involving corrupt cops and the sinister lawyer Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan). With a full 18-episode season 7 set to air in early 2025, fans can look forward to a more expansive exploration of the characters’ lives and relationships. According to Diaz, the new season will “delve into relationships a lot more,” albeit with some “bumpy roads” ahead.
FAQs
Is The Rookie discontinued?
ABC has renewed its drama series The Rookie for a seventh season in 2024-25. The police procedural, starring Nathan Fillion, surpassed the 100-episode milestone earlier this season and continues to attract sizable audiences for the network, despite having outgrown its title.
