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Is The Rookie (2018) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
The Rookie (2018) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 3,588 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a crime and drama show rated TV-14, 9 seasons, 145 episodes. In the US it is on Hulu with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer.
Tagline: Never off duty.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (3,588 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Comedy |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 9 seasons, 145 episodes |
| Release | 2018-10-16 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-05-04 |
| Themes TMDB tags | police chase, los angeles, california, police officer, police detective, street crime, lapd |
| People | Created by Alexi Hawley. Starring Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Hulu |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 3,588 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You like to settle into a series: 9 seasons, 145 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Hulu)
If you like it, try
- Lethal Weapon (2016), TMDB 7.3/10
- S.W.A.T. (2017), TMDB 8.0/10
- 9-1-1 (2018), TMDB 8.2/10
- Chicago P.D. (2014), TMDB 8.4/10
Questions
Is The Rookie worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 3,588 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch The Rookie?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Hulu with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Rookie?
9 seasons, 145 episodes.
What is The Rookie rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in The Rookie?
Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.