John Nolan is a forty-year-old man from the provinces who is ready to upend his life. After enduring a disastrous divorce and after inadvertently foiling a robbery, John believes the moment has come to take control of his life, starting with moving to Los Angeles, where he will try to realize the sogno tucked away in his mind, that of becoming a police officer. Thus, he joins the LAPD as the oldest recruit, and he soon realizes he must double his efforts to win over his superiors and his colleagues. The Rookie is a police TV series with Nathan Fillion in the role of the charismatic lead, where there is no shortage of action and at the same time moments of deep reflection, because beyond the pursuit of criminals there are also moral dilemmas. If you liked it, then these other titles are exactly what you’re looking for.
The Rookie: Here are the similar TV series we recommend
- S.W.A.T.
- Chicago P.D.
- 9-1-1
S.W.A.T.
Daniel Harrelson, Hondo, is a former Marine hardened by the tough neighborhood of Los Angeles where he was born and raised. When he gets promoted and becomes the head of an elite police tactical unit, he feels torn, divided between the loyalty he owes to the people he grew up with and that he owes to his new colleagues. Hondo finds himself juggling two worlds, while facing adrenaline-pumping and dangerous challenges. S.W.A.T. is a 2017 TV series that shares with The Rookie a charismatic lead and high moral values. Eight seasons and 163 episodes that you can stream on Netflix and Now.
Chicago P.D.
The men and women of the Intelligence Unit of Chicago Police Department’s 21st District are led by Hank Voight, a sergeant as stern as he is controversial. Investigations and high-tension operations against organized crime keep this team busy day in and day out, as they are willing to do anything to keep the city safe. Chicago P.D. is a 2014 TV series and also the spin-off of Chicago Fire, based on the district’s rigid hierarchy just like The Rookie. Still in production, to date it comprises 14 seasons and 264 episodes that you can watch on Netflix and Now.
9-1-1
In Los Angeles, as soon as there is a problem, the first to intervene are the police officers led by Sergeant Athena Grant, the firefighters led by Captain Bobby Nash, the paramedics and the emergency dispatch operators, the 911. Amid catastrophic incidents and extreme rescues, these first responders risk their own lives to save others, while also trying to deal with their personal issues. 9-1-1 is a 2018 TV series that shares with The Rookie its fast-paced, self-contained stories. Still in production, to date it has 10 seasons and 146 episodes that you can watch on Disney+.
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