TMDb/The Rookie TV The Rookie renewed for season 9 on ABC. Showrunner Alexi Hawley teases a potential season 8 finale cliffhanger and a new spinoff, North. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Rookie has been officially renewed for a ninth season by ABC, continuing its run as one of the network's top dramas. The show's creator, executive producer, and showrunner Alexi Hawley hinted that the upcoming eighth season finale could conclude with a cliffhanger, keeping fans eagerly anticipating what's next.