ABC's The Rookie: North Spin-Off Awaits Greenlight Decision This Week
ABC is set to decide on a new drama pilot, The Rookie: North, within the coming week. The show, a spin-off of The Rookie, follows Alex Holland, the oldest rookie at the Pierce County Police Department. Filming takes place in Vancouver, with the story set in the Pacific Northwest.
The pilot for The Rookie: North has already earned positive feedback from both the network and its cast. Jay Ellis stars as Alex Holland, a determined recruit navigating the challenges of law enforcement. Nathan Fillion also appears in the pilot, reprising his role as John Nolan from the original series.
If greenlit, the new show will allow for crossovers with *The Rookie*, whose eighth-season finale airs on May 4 at 10 PM on ABC. The network is currently weighing *The Rookie: North* against another pilot, *R.J. Decker*, though insiders suggest the spin-off has a slight advantage. Meanwhile, ABC has already passed on its comedy pilot *Do You Want Kids?*, narrowing its focus to the remaining drama contenders.
A final decision on The Rookie: North is expected soon. Should it move forward, the series will expand the Rookie franchise with new characters and crossover opportunities. The outcome will determine whether the show joins ABC’s autumn lineup.
