ABC Developing New Spinoff for 'The Rookie' Franchise

The potential series, set in Washington state, will explore a male cop's 'second act' and is being written by creator Alexi Hawley.

ABC is in early development on a second spinoff of its popular procedural drama, 'The Rookie,' with Lionsgate Television and 20th Television co-producing.
The new series will focus on a male police officer navigating a new chapter in his life, continuing the franchise's theme of midlife career changes.
Alexi Hawley, creator of 'The Rookie,' will write and executive produce the spinoff, alongside Nathan Fillion and other key producers from the original series.
This follows the cancellation of the first spinoff, 'The Rookie: Feds,' which aired for one season in 2022-2023 and centered on an FBI rookie.
'The Rookie' returns for its seventh season on January 7, 2025, with the franchise maintaining strong viewership on ABC and Hulu since its 2018 debut.