Fans of The Rookie will have to wait until midseason for new episodes, since the show will not be returning on the 2025 TV schedule proper, but the wait will hopefully be worth it. Not only will Chenford fans likely be in for a ride once again, but Season 8 will be kicking off in Prague, giving star Nathan Fillion more reasons to love his job. For those wondering about the gestating spinoff, showrunner Alexi Hawley has an encouraging update, while a new report may help explain why it’s taking so long.
First revealed late last year, ABC has been eyeing a new crime drama spinoff set in Washington State, and it was previously reported that producers are looking to cast a well-known actor in his 40s or 50s. Not too many updates have surfaced since, but Hawley told Deadline where the spinoff, reportedly titled The Rookie: North, currently stands, saying:
