‘The Rookie,’ created by Alexi Hawley, is a police procedural show about a divorced Pennsylvania guy named John Nolan. After assisting the police during a bank heist at the age of forty, John chooses to pursue a career in law enforcement. He relocates to Los Angeles to join the Los Angeles Police Department, as they are one of the few agencies willing to accept him given his age. As a rookie cop in the Los Angeles Police Department, he faces numerous hurdles and perilous scenarios.

Because of its novel premise and superb actors, the series has a large fan base. Since its debut on October 16, 2018, the show’s popularity has only grown. Though some viewers may find the storyline to be a little repetitive as the series advances, most fans like the series’ simple yet thrilling nature. With the conclusion of Season 4 of the show, viewers are eager to see what happens next in John’s life. If you’re wondering whether the police drama will have a fifth season, here’s everything you need to know!

Release Date for The Rookie Season 5

Season 4 of ‘The Rookie’ will premiere on ABC on September 26, 2021. The season consisted of 22 episodes, each lasting 42-25 minutes, with the final episode showing on May 15, 2022.

Here’s what you need to know about Season 5. The series has been renewed for a fifth season. The network has announced that the show will return for a fifth season in March 2022. Season 4 of ‘The Rookie’ premiered to 2.8 million people, according to ABC, and viewership stayed consistent throughout the season. After 35 days, the season averaged 10 million viewers across ABC’s various platforms. The show’s popularity reflects the respect it has received over the years. The audience appreciates the characters’ amusing banter as well as their effortless chemistry.

With such strong ratings and a large fan following, the network felt confident in renewing the show for a fifth season before the season four finale. Season 5 of ‘The Rookie’ is expected to be released in the third or fourth quarter of 2022.

Who could be in The Rookie Season 5?

Nathan Fillion will resume his role as John Nolan in Season 5. Alyssa Diaz, who plays LAPD investigator Angela Lopez in the fifth edition of the police series, is expected to join him. Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Officer Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter as Sergeant Tim Bradford could all return. Mekia Cox (Nyla Harper), Shawn Ashmore (Wesley Evers), and Titus Makin Jr. are among those who could return in the fifth season (Jackson West). Any more old or new performers that come in Season 5 of the show will undoubtedly excite audiences.

What is the plot of Rookie 5 about?

Season 4 of the show saw John establishing himself within the LAPD. After becoming a training officer, John travels to a quiet border town to train a new cop in the season finale. Sergeant Tim Bradford and Officer Lucy Chen, meantime, go undercover to investigate a narcotics trafficking case. Both incidents will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the season 5 storyline.

This is John’s first training assignment in his new post. The task’s outcome will have an impact on John’s professional development as well as his belief in his own abilities. Not to mention the perilous mission Bradford and Chen have taken on, which could lead to the spectacular scenarios for which the show is known. Whatever the case may be, we are confident that the fifth season of the police drama will keep the audience enthralled.