'The Rookie' Season 4: Release date, spoilers and all about ABC crime drama
Let us rejoice as Season 4 of ' The Rookie' will soon be upon us! ABC'S cop drama which follows the unique case of John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department, has won hearts all over and is all set for the release of a brand new season.
The show which is fun-filled and sees the police officers fight crime packs a punch with its action and cool choreographed sequences. The humorous aspect of the show is yet another factor that has fans chuckling regularly making it a great all-rounder show which shines with Nathan Fillion as the newest LAPD recruit, John Nolan. The hit cop drama has proven its caliber time and again and stands as one of the best police shows out there. Fans are elated as they didn't have to wait long after Season 3 with the latest installment set to arrive just four months later. Here's everything you need to know about 'The Rookie's new season.
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Release Date
Season 4 of 'The Rookie' is set to premiere on September 26, 2021, with new episodes on Sunday nights at 10 pm ET.
How to watch
Viewers can watch new episodes live on ABC or via their own devices through the ABC site or app. Streaming services YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV, also broadcast 'The Rookie' in real-time. New episodes of 'The Rookie' will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu. The streaming service currently has seasons 1, 2 and 3 available on demand. For non-committers, 7 day free trials are available.
Plot
The police drama follows the story of John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident leaves his comfortable, small-town life and moved to LA to take steps to pursue his dream of joining the LAPD. Nolan is a unique case as he enters a whole different world as a 40-year-old rookie. His unusual age factor which makes him the oldest LAPD rookie sees skepticism from the higher-ups who view him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he fails to keep up with his fellow 20 years junior cops and the ever-evolving criminals, things take a wrong turn, putting the lives of people around him at risk as well as his own. But if he can use his life experience, determination, and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just manage to turn things around and become a hit in this uncertain new chapter of his life.
Spoilers
ABC’s 'The Rookie' Season 3 finale was to end with a somewhat spontaneous wedding, but following a good finale recipe, the ceremony did not go as smoothly as we hoped for. Pregnant bride-to-be Angela went missing on her and Wes' big day, not long after arch-enemy Sandra De La Cruz aka La Fiera’s prison transport was intercepted, with its dangerous occupant now on the loose. La Fiera was shown to be nabbed by an undercover Chen, whose cover was on the verge of being blown after meth cook “Nova” was introduced to and seemed to be familiar with the ascendant lady crime boss. After watching the anxiety-inducing Season 3 finale, millions of viewers are still waiting to see Angela and Wesley tie the knot after their big day was interrupted.
Cast
Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion starred as title character Richard Castle in ABC's award-winning television series Castle, which successfully ran for eight seasons. The actor also won seven People's Choice Awards for this role. He also had a recurring role as Caleb in the final season of Buffy the 'Vampire Slayer', with television credits including roles on 'Modern Family', 'Santa Clarita Diet', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Drunk History'and 'Kroll Show'. He plays the role of John Nolan on 'The Rookie'.
Mekia Cox
The consummate triple threat, Mekia Cox burst on the scene when she was cast as the vivacious DJ Sasha, on The CW's hit series '90210'. Early career credits include 'One Tree Hil'l, 'CSI:NY', 'Half & Half and 'Bones'.Cox has also appeared alongside Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling in the romantic comedy 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' as well as dancing alongside Michael Jackson in the 2009 tour documentary 'This Is It'. The actor currently portrays Nyla Harper.
Alyssa Diaz
Alyssa Elaine Diaz is an American actress who is known for her roles on television, such as Celia Ortega on the CBS daytime soap opera 'As the World Turns', Jasmine on the ABC Family series 'The Nine Lives of Chloe King', Gloria Cruz on Lifetime's 'Army Wives', Teresa on Showtime's 'Ray Donovan', and Dariela Marzan on the CBS series' Zoo.'She plays the role of Angela Lopez.
Richard T Jones
An American actor, his roles include portrayals of Lamont Carr in the Disney film Full 'Court Miracle', Laveinio in the dramatic film 'The Wood' and Mike in the dramatic films 'Why Did I Get Married? 'and 'Why Did I Get Married Too?'. He also played Bruce Van Exel, court services officer, on the CBS television series 'Judging Amy', which ran from 1999 to 2005. He currently plays Sergeant Wade Grey on 'The Rookie'.
Titus Makin
Titus Makin quickly found success as a recurring character on Fox's hit show Glee for several seasons after relocating to Los Angeles to pursue his entertainment career on a larger professional level. The actor went on to star in the CW series 'Star-Crossed' before which he starred as the lead in the NBC TV movie 'Game of Your Life'; in addition, he had a leading role in the TV movie 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song'. He plays the role of Jackson West.
Melissa O'Neil
An award-winning Canadian actress, MelissaO'Neil has had a flourishing theatre career in both Canada and abroad, leading her to star in Syfy's new series 'Dark Matter'. Career highlights include 'Les Miserables', 'Dirty Dancing' and the 'Stratford Festival of Canada'. Melissa is also the youngest, and first female winner of Canadian Idol. She plays the role of Lucy Chen.
Eric Winter
Eric Winter displays versatility as an actor with starring roles in both comedies and dramas in television and features. Winter started his career as a model landing high-profile campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger and transitioned to acting with a long-running role on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. Winter is also a producer, working behind the scenes on numerous television and feature projects that he is spearheading. The actor portrays Tim Bradford.
Creators
The television series has been created for ABC by Alexi Hawley. Executive producers include Alexi Hawley, Nathan Fillion, Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Liz Friedlander and William Norcross.
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