Wikimedia Commons/The Rookie ABC TV ABC renews The Rookie for Season 9 and Will Trent for Season 5. Both hit dramas, starring Nathan Fillion and Ramón Rodriguez, average over 8M viewers. April 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - ABC has secured the future of two of its established dramas by renewing The Rookie and Will Trent for the 2026-27 television season. The network's decision guarantees a ninth season for The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion, and a fifth season for Will Trent, which features Ramón Rodriguez in the lead role.