Fan-favorite crime drama The Rookie returned for its thrilling fifth season last fall, and now that we’re officially in the summer months, everyone wants to know when we can expect new episodes. It’s been almost two months since the season 5 finale aired, which left us on the edge of our seats with a cliffhanger. Will Thorsen survive, or will we have to say goodbye to another character?
The Rookie premiered on ABC back in 2018, following John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), a middle-aged rookie who joins the LAPD. Throughout the seasons, the series explores the complexities of Nolan’s personal life, relationships with his fellow officers, and his dedication to justice. The show’s great blend of drama, action, and humor is definitely one reason people keep tuning in.
The good news is that The Rookie season 6 is definitely happening. While we wait for the addicting police procedural to return, here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming installment.
Will there be another season of The Rookie?
Fans of The Rookie didn’t have to wait until the fifth season concluded to find out the fate of the series! In April 2023, it was confirmed that ABC had renewed the series for a sixth season. When the news came out, Fillion took to Instagram to celebrate the news, saying he “couldn’t be more proud of this show.”
Other cast members, such as Jenna Dewan, shared their excitement about the season 6 renewal on social media. The Bailey Nune actress posted a series of photos and videos to her Instagram page, including behind-the-scenes glimpses into rehearsals. “John and Bailey have really seen some sh*t.. ! Bring it on season 6,” she wrote in her caption.
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The Rookie season 6 cast
We’re expecting most of the cast of The Rookie to return for the highly-anticipated sixth season. This includes:
- Nathan Fillion as John Nolan
- Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez
- Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey
- Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen
- Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez
- Eric Winter as Tim Bradford
- Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper
- Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune
- Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers
Fans believed The Rookie season 6 would be adding a new cast member after spotting the show’s production company congratulating actor Dave Kumar on joining back in March. However, after some digging, we realized he played a minor role in the ninth episode of season 5, “Take Back.”
Is Tru Valentino (Thorsen) leaving The Rookie?
The biggest cast question on everyone’s minds right now is whether or not Tru Valentino will return to his role as Aaron Thorsen. The character was first introduced in season 4 as a new rookie police officer. His fate is currently up in the air after being shot and undergoing surgery in the season 5 finale. At this time, Valentino has not spoken out on his future on the show and we’d suspect the writers are trying to keep his fate under wraps until The Rookie season 6 premieres.
We’ll be sure to update this post if we catch any clues regarding Valentino’s future on the show!
The Rookie season 5 ending explained
As expected, The Rookie season 5 ended on a shocking note, leaving fans wanting more. The finale, titled “Under Siege,” is one of the most intense episodes of the whole show, with the LAPD Mid-Wilshire Division being ambushed by a group of masked men with sinister motives. We watch as the officers are attacked at different times, leaving Thorsen and Juarez wounded first.
Then, Nolan and Bailey are targeted at their home, and Bradford and Chen are nearly attacked before the LAPD arrives in the nick of time. The masked men even kidnap Harper’s child, but fortunately, she’s saved.
As we discover, the assailants are led by a man named Luke Moran, but he’s not actually the mastermind behind it all. Chenford starts to uncover the real truth as the episode comes to an end, leaving us with so many questions. The season 5 finale also doesn’t tell us what happens to Thorsen. While Juarez looks like she’ll be okay, Thorsen undergoes surgery and is in a coma at the end of the episode. A Code Blue alarm sounds off before the credits begin to close.
What’s next in The Rookie season 6?
Given The Rookie season 5 ended at such a pivotal moment, we’re expecting the sixth season to answer all of our burning questions. Number one, of course, is the fate of Thorsen. We expect the season premiere to tell us whether or not Thorsen will survive. Additionally, the sixth season will likely delve into the person who organized the masked attackers in the season 5 finale. It looks like there’s a new villain in town and we bet this person will serve as a major plot point in season 6.
There’s also the possibility that Elijah Stone could still be a main villain in season 6, especially considering the tease we got that he and Oscar could team up. On a happier note, however, fans are hoping we get a wedding in The Rookie season 6, with Nolan and Bailey inching closer to the altar!
Once we get the official synopsis for The Rookie season 6, we’ll be sure to add it here.
Will the writers’ strike delay The Rookie season 6?
It’s looking so, unfortunately. In case you missed it, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is currently on strike after not being able to come to an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA really isn’t asking for a lot, but the studios aren’t budging. Because of this, many shows across networks have been put on pause. That seems to be the case for The Rookie season 6, too.
ABC is getting ready for a fall lineup of reality TV, and that’s because reality shows don’t need writers to pen the scripts. While The Rookie was expected to return this fall, the writers’ strike has thrown a wrench into that plan. Fingers crossed the WGA and AMPTP are able to come to an agreement soon. But for now, expect The Rookie season 6 to be pushed back.
Does The Rookie season 6 have a premiere date?
All of that said, The Rookie season 6 does not have a premiere date. We’re predicting the broadcast drama might return for the midseason, but we really aren’t sure at this time. It’s all up to the writers’ strike.
That’s about all we know for now! Keep up with us at Hidden Remote for all the latest details on The Rookie season 6. Fingers crossed we get good news soon!
