The Rookie Season 7 Finale Airs, Spinoff Development Continues

The Rookie concluded its seventh season with the episode "The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar," featuring key developments such as the rekindling of Chenford's relationship, Nolan's rescue from villain Oscar by Nyla, and a major cliffhanger involving Monica's immunity deal. Showrunner Alexi Hawley revealed that Monica's immunity deal was planned well in advance and serves as a strategic cliffhanger, with potential for her character to work behind the scenes in Season 8. Additionally, the fan-favorite character Skip Tracer Randy returned in Season 7, bringing his trademark chaotic energy and highlighting the show's blend of excitement and humor. Meanwhile, ABC has yet to greenlight a spinoff from the series, but Hawley remains hopeful as he continues drafting the pilot script centered on a male cop starting a new chapter in Washington state. The upcoming eighth season of The Rookie is set to premiere in 2026 as a midseason entry, with the network's packed lineup making the spinoff's future uncertain. The main cast, led by Nathan Fillion, continues to expand with new rookies and story arcs focused on both personal and professional challenges within the LAPD.