The Rookie reveals new updates about season 8’s filming, which makes its midseason premiere decision worse. ABC’s hit procedural series keeps on getting better as Nolan and the rest of his team navigate various professional and personal issues. This is something that will continue in season 8.
The Rookie ended its season 7 run in May 2025 and left the fans on a major cliffhanger, with Monical walking free to the hero’s surprise and dismay. The Rookie season 8 has begun filming, but the hype just isn’t there for a show we have to wait so long for.
The Rookie Season 8 Has Begun Filming & It Looks Great
The Mid-Wilshire Police Department Is Set For A Wild Season
According to Jenna Dewan, The Rookie season 8 has begun filming and there is a lot in store for the show. The actors have been spotted in multiple spots around Europe, taking the show internationally. This is something they have not done before and gives new breath to the long-running series. This gives the fans something to look forward to.
Melissa O’Neil also commented on her training for The Rookie season 8 and hinted at an action-packed year for Lucy. Action has always been a major part of the show, so it is great to see that this is not going to change. The intense training for the actors hints that there is a lot in store for them in season 8.
The Midseason Wait For The Rookie Season 8 Feels Unnecessary
The Hype Is Passing For The New Season
Although The Rookie season 8 is now in production, we are going to have to wait a long time for it to be released. Despite its popularity, ABC decided to debut new episodes of the procedural during the midseason instead of the traditional fall premiere for scripted series.
The fact that ABC has greenlit its overseas production — a first for the procedural — indicates that the network is extremely confident about the quality of The Rookie.
All the updates that we have gotten about season 8 give me hope that it is going to be a great season. The fact that ABC has greenlit its overseas production — a first for the procedural — indicates that the network is extremely confident about the quality of The Rookie. Somehow, however, this makes the delay more frustrating.
In any case, however, The Rookie isn’t the only hit show on ABC that is being pushed back to a winter premiere. Like Alexi Hawley’s procject, Will Trent season 4 is also being delayed for a midseason return. Both shows are some of ABC’s top-rated offerings.
Ultimately, I just hope that ABC makes sure that the wait for The Rookie season 8 is worth it. The network has their own reason for delaying the show, and for what it’s worth, the same schedule worked for the project last season. Still, it’s understandable if viewers are frustrated by the scheduling change.
