The second spinoff of The Rookie, titled The Rookie: North, which filmed its pilot in Vancouver, has been picked up to series by ABC. It stars Jay Ellis and Chris Sullivan.
The story is more similar to the original series than the first spinoff, Rookie: Feds, which starred Niecy Nash and only lasted one season. It was a step out of policing because rather than a cop, Nash’s Simone Clark was a rookie for the FBI. The new role of Alex Holland will be a member of a small-town police force.
“It’s a patrol show like Rookie, but it’s set in a very different world, which is the Pacific Northwest,” series creator Alexi Hawley told Parade. “Not just a big city cop show but more of a little bit of urban, little bit of rural, and little bit of meth labs in the woods, so it’ll be fun.”
Here’s everything we know about The Rookie North, including the cast.
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What is The Rookie North release date?
The Rookie North has been picked up for the 2026-2027 ABC broadcast season. No release date has been revealed as yet, but it is most likely that it will be held for midseason, as The Rookie is.
What is The Rookie North about?
The official description for the spinoff reads: “Alex Holland believed his mid-life wasn’t worthy of a crisis. But after a violent home invasion ignites a dormant purpose, Alex battles a lifetime of failed commitments by joining the Pierce County Police Department as its oldest rookie. Policing from the urban coast to the rural forest where backup isn’t just 5-minutes away, Alex must prove to his skeptical training officer, his fellow rookies, and himself, that he’s finally found something worthy of the fight.”
“I feel like the [basis to] our universe is re-invention in general, but specifically people making a choice to do something else with their life,” Hawley said.
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Who is in the cast of The Rookie North?
Jay Ellis as Alex Holland
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Holland is the lead character and a middle-aged man who becomes the oldest rookie at the Pierce County Police Department. Alex believed his mid-life wasn’t worthy of a crisis until a violent home invasion ignites a dormant purpose.
Ellis posted: “Yes, I’m the newest officer. No, I still don’t know where my locker is. And also does anyone know where I can get bulk ice for my soon-to-be daily ice bath for my knees and back?”
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Chris Sullivan as Sergeant Nix
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Per Deadline, Sullivan will play Sergeant Nix, who lands a big promotion to watch commander in the Pierce County Police Department in Washington. However, Nix struggles in the new job as his passion and heart remain on patrol and on the streets.
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Janet Montgomery as Charlotte Dru
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Per Deadline, Charlotte is Alex’s training officer. A former MP-turned-Pierce County Police Officer, Charlotte is precise, disciplined, and calm under pressure with a subversive sense of humor.
Mya Lowe as Elora Howe
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Elora is a new rookie chasing a recently discovered purpose, like an oasis in the desert, hoping desperately that it’s not a mirage.
Malik Watson as Mark Lewis
Malik is Elora’s training officer. Mark is a cowboy, all sharp edges, but he’s the backup every cop hopes shows up when they’re in danger.
Froy Gutierrez as Odell Chance
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Froy is also a new rookie. Cool, athletic and confident, things have always come easy to him. He aced everything he’s tried in life, including the police academy. But he’s never been truly tested.
Karen Fukuhara as Leah Mizuno
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Leah is Odell’s training officer. Leah comes from the high expectations of over achievers, where becoming a cop did not go over well. But unlike most youthful acts of rebellion, Leah loves what she does.
Curtis Lum as Officer Charley Furst
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Lum will recur as Officer Charley Furst, a cheerful and relaxed officer who has a reputation for always finding the path of least resistance when it comes to the job, according to Deadline.
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Is there a trailer for The Rookie North?
Since filming is just beginning in February, the answer is not yet but there is this Instagram post.
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How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Rookie North?
Rumor is that its 10 episodes, but again, it’s too soon to know for certain.
How to watch The Rookie North
The Rookie North will air on ABC and stream on Hulu the next day.
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