Searxng/The Rookie North tv Celebrity ABC nears decision on The Rookie: North spinoff; Jay Ellis-led pilot battles Scott Speedman's R.J. Decker for pickup. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - With ABC's upfront presentation less than two weeks away, the network is expected to finalize its decision regarding the drama pilot The Rookie: North in the coming days. This spinoff of the popular series The Rookie remains a strong candidate, as indicated by ABC's recent choice to pass on another pilot, the comedy Do You Want Kids?, earlier this week.