A major The Rookie announcement is bound to bring excitement to fans of the successful Nathan Fillion show. The show is popular for its action sequences, character dynamics, and procedural format. ABC’s long-running procedural concluded its seventh season in May, and The Rookie season 8 is currently in production.
With over 120 episodes aired, there is plenty of important backstory that viewers may want a refresher on, so viewers might wish to recap on some of the best episodes of The Rookie. The good news is that those wanting to recap on what has happened before will have a fresh way of being able to do this.
Per Parade, there is now a new, free way to enjoy the procedural, with UPtv securing the license to all seven seasons of The Rookie. Up until now, the series has only been available to watch on ABC or via a Hulu subscription. But, starting July 6, fans of the show have been able to watch it on UPtv.
What This Means For The Rookie
It’s A Great Chance To Bring New & Existing Fans The Show’s Full Back Catalog
The fact that UPtv is providing every season of The Rookie free to air is a great way of being able to boost the profile of the show, and get more people interested. It means that existing legacy fans can enjoy rewatches, and those interested in the show but with no Hulu subscription can experience it for the first time.
This is the perfect development for the show to generate more interest, and gives viewers time to binge the important episodes in time for the new season in the Fall. Even if fans just want to recap The Rookie season 7 in preparation for season 8, they have the opportunity to seamlessly do this.
Our Take On UPtv Acquiring The Rookie
This Could Make The Show Even More Successful
Providing a platform for audiences to be able to enjoy every episode of The Rookie for free is going to help enhance the profile of the show ahead of its eighth season. Being able to get a refresher on the backstory just before watching the new season will help make The Rookie season 8 more compelling and immersive.
The Rookie is one of the most successful shows on network television, and broadening its audience can only be a good thing for future success. It will be interesting to see what this move to UPtv does for the show’s status, and what the ratings for season 8 will be compared to previous seasons.
