Series

The Rookie

“Never off duty.”

★ 8.5(3,283)20189 seasons

The Rookie is streaming on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Rookie

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Creator: Alexi Hawley
Release date: 2018-10-16
Language: English
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 144
Network: ABC
Status: Returning Series
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC Studios

The Rookie — trailer

About The Rookie

The Rookie is a 2018 web series in the Crime, Drama and Comedy genres, created by Alexi Hawley, starring Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil and Eric Winter. It spans 9 seasons and 144 episodes, and originally aired on ABC. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 3,283 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rookie in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Seasons (8)

Season 120 eps · 2018

Season 220 eps · 2019

Season 314 eps · 2021

Season 422 eps · 2021

Season 522 eps · 2022

Season 610 eps · 2024

Season 718 eps · 2025

Season 818 eps · 2026

Cast

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

Wade Grey

Shawn Ashmore

Wesley Evers

Jenna Dewan

Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

Celina Juarez

Deric Augustine

Miles Penn

Themes & keywords

police chaselos angeles, californiapolice officerpolice detectivestreet crimelapdpolice trainingcrime investigationdramedypolice departmentproceduralpolice dramacautionaryunited states of america (usa)patrol officer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rookie in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Rookie on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Rookie on Netflix?+

Yes — The Rookie is available to stream on Netflix in Australia.

How many seasons of The Rookie are there?+

The Rookie has 9 seasons and 144 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Rookie?+

The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz and Mekia Cox.

When did The Rookie come out?+

The Rookie is a 2018 web series created by Alexi Hawley.

What genre is The Rookie?+

The Rookie is Crime, Drama and Comedy series.

Who created The Rookie?+

The Rookie was created by Alexi Hawley.