Searxng/The Rookie North tv Celebrity ABC expands The Rookie universe with new spinoff The Rookie North, following Jay Ellis' rookie cop Alex Holland in the Pacific Northwest. April 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley is expanding the popular crime drama universe with a new spinoff series titled The Rookie North, set to take place in the Pacific Northwest. This addition comes as the original series enters its eighth season, continuing to attract fans despite some narrative challenges in balancing innovative cases with weekly mysteries.