The teens have spoken: veteran ABC cop drama 'The Rookie,' which has emerged as a surprise hit with the under 18 crowd, thanks in major part to the show’s viral popularity on TikTok, has been renewed for a ninth season.
With that, the Nathan Fillion starrer, from creator Alexi Hawley, Lionsgate TV and 20th TV, has become the third longest-running ABC drama series after 'Grey’s Anatomy,' which is headed into Season 23, and 'NYPD Blue,' which ran for 12 seasons.
'The Rookie' is tied with ABC’s 1981 primetime soap 'Dynasty' and 1965 police procedural 'The F.B.I.,' which also aired for nine seasons. ('9-1-1' is going to Season 10 but the series aired on Fox for its first six seasons before moving to ABC.)
Read how young appeal, lean production and CA tax credit helped 'The Rookie' become ABC's 3rd longest-running drama: https://t.co/YVHjk7CHdf
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Rookie Fandom!
I’ve just rebranded my socials for the start of the new Rookie season! I’m now https://t.co/Q2T26F5sxe on Instagram!
So excited for the Premiere in 3 days!🔥😱
Trying to reach more people in the fandom, say hi and I’ll follow you back!
#therookie#chenford
@youmealways20@haiIeyhalstead Yeah, they filmed the show in the Netherlands last season. I was an extra in Amsterdam. I didn’t see any castings for it this time so they probably didn’t film here😊
Hi @epiccons I just want to clarify that 2 people can be in a photo op with 1 ticket? I have 1 ticket for a trio photo and then my cousin and I can be in it? Thanks!