Series like The Rookie

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If you liked The Rookie for characters and conflict, this page gives you similar Drama, Thriller and Crime shows that can work as your next watch.

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Facts: First aired: 2018-10-16    Status: Continuing    Runtime: 43
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a Los Angeles police officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t keep up with the…

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How are the recommendations for The Rookie selected?

This list currently uses 20 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Thriller and Crime help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.

Where can I stream similar series?

13 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Prime Video (6), Netflix (6) and Disney+ (3). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.

Are there completed series like The Rookie?

18 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Leverage, Veronica Mars and Person of Interest.

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