The Rookie - Getting to Know The Rookie

At the PaleyFest Fall TV Previews in LA on September 8, 2018, the cast and creative team of The Rookie discuss the show's creation, creator/EP Alexi Hawley's reunion with "Castle" pal Nathan Fillion, and the various characters' challenging journeys and evolving relationships with one another.

[@cmcgccjsl]

Melissa O'Neil is so earth-shatteringly beautiful.

[@lisadykes5897]

cm1996 cgcc6152jsl i like Melissa O'Neil too

[@bellaleonzio2925]

Yeah but hang on let’s talk about Nathan

[@Blackstaar52]

And shes gone

[@bellaleonzio2925]

@@Blackstaar52 what do you mean? XD i just like to appreciate art when i see it.

[@WKYanks]

Jaw dropping

[@chillinebony]

Probably one of the best new shows I've seen in a long time.

[@aCegr018]

I agree! I just hope it lasts for a long time

[@longshot398]

The Rookie and Seal Team 2 of the best on now.

[@666demonknight666]

chillinebony this one and 9-1-1

[@GracieTurts]

Great show

[@fndmntl5341]

Yea everything Fillion does is great

[@LJE1821]

I'm watching this show bcs Tim and Lucy keep pop up to Tiktok and the more I watch them and their interview, I fell inlove to Melissa, she's my New Queen now

[@xxvxnomdxstroyxr4626]

cap anderson for me

[@LJE1821]

@@xxvxnomdxstroyxr4626 also her! Kinda sad that they need to kill her for Nolan’s char development

[@colourqueen22]

"she's my new queen now" 😂😂😂 I do this all the time, thought it was just me

[@muhammeds5748]

Underrated actor... nathan fillion my fav tv series actor best ever

[@lisadykes4633]

I love nathan

[@spirit1600]

Nathan is one of the best promoters of his own shows I have seen. Him and Ryan Reynolds on Deadpool.

[@user-vu6vq9uf6p]

all the actors in this series are magnificent especially Tim and Lucy I love you all

[@IDynamiteProductions]

I don't get why more people aren't talking about this show. I hope this doesn't turn into another firefly.

[@StuffWhatGoesBoom]

Because of "reality" TV brainless morons.

[@misslanapford9169]

Well there going to be a season 3. So seems to be doing well..

[@eshratsharmin2915]

@@misslanapford9169 great news ✌️

[@chronicler6162]

@Josie Hirst or like Chuck

[@thatonekidd7898]

It’s growing!

[@eshratsharmin2915]

Loved the original casts. Miss Anderson and Talia. You guys were rockstars 😭

[@xxvxnomdxstroyxr4626]

still missing cap anderson

[@jestbone89]

6:25 Yikes 😕

[@mamabear-9.18.18]

Absolutely in love with this show! And my 2 month old daughter does too! As soon as she hears the intro music she instantly stops crying & turns to watch the TV. LOL

[@melissakern4996]

She already has great taste👍

[@lisadykes5897]

Stacy i love it too

[@xiulingapang6556]

Aww she must be 3 now. Does she still like it?

[@XblUeb3rrYmUff1nx]

This is so cute

[@steveinouye4243]

Regardless what people say about Nathan and other actors the show is awesome all different races brings a different flavor and not focused on just one person

[@claudiapicariello5813]

I miss Nathan's old hairstyle but gosh, he gets better with the age😍 I love the rookie, but to me he will always be Rick Castle ❤

[@SuuzieQ]

He's Nathan Drake now ;p

[@uniquelyabby0464]

Rick castle and Malcolm Reynolds. Always

[@codyleslie478]

To me hes Mal!

[@IamNathanFillion]

Lol 😂 Thanks ❤❤❤

[@dalis994]

The cast is great, lots of well written characters, there are pretty intense and dramatic scenes, it's funny...I love this show

[@sean_mccadden]

Sounds like Tim Bradfords actor got assigned to ride along with the real life Tim Bradford 😂

[@eshratsharmin2915]

Eric winter you mean.. Such a goof ball

[@chronic_chiari_warrior7481]

😂😂Eric "NO! I'm not going over the wall!" HIS VOICE 😂😂

[@j69confessional]

Melissa is soo gorgeous!

[@BenjiSun]

Captain Mal and Captain Two. so perfect together.

[@letswoofmeow]

Hell, this reminds me how much I miss Castle and their Paley.

[@lisadykes4633]

Ksenija Woof I miss castle too

[@claudiapicariello5813]

Same...

[@Tundralifted]

This is by far the best show on tv

[@tinadalton4955]

I'm not much of a network tv watcher but I am so hooked. Love love love the whole cast. 💕

[@maryrayco3575]

I love watching the ROOKIE. To me best show. I hope they continue the Rookie.

[@alexwang6207]

I hope they make 100 seasons of The Rookie. How I stay alive every day is knowing that I can keep binge-watching it after I get up every morning.

[@tahleeeza]

They're on season 6 now and renewed for season 7

[@sacredsyrena680]

I see a bit of Castle in Officer Nolan when I watch The Rookie. XD

[@claudiapicariello5813]

I think this is because of Nathan... he's so fun and great, his characters are amazing

[@ajkasuburb5712]

I didn't until the moment: Boy: "Is it your girlfriend? Nolan: "Hey kid, have you ever been tased?" :D I died by laughter.

[@Francisco-mn7gt]

I'm thinking in watching this serie just for Melissa O'Neil, beautiful!

[@gothamgoon4237]

Fillion has lost so much weight. He almost looks like he did when he first started Firefly. He packed on the weight when he did Castle.

[@travisdom9391]

I so love this show. I also love that they dont only focus on the main character only...its got alot of things to show!

[@666demonknight666]

Stunning casts. Especially the ladies.

[@tactrix1h]

Here's what's funny, every show that Nathan has fun on everyone else has fun on. And you can just tell because he gives off that joker energy.

[@igglewiggle6649]

Did he have fun with Castle cast?

[@tactrix1h]

@@igglewiggle6649 Yea, at least in the beginning, you can tell with the way they talk to one another and act around one another.

[@igglewiggle6649]

@@tactrix1h I agree. I guess like most marriages, being around each other for 8 long years can breed contempt. Sad.

[@tactrix1h]

@@igglewiggle6649 very true. I'm glad they ended it before it ruined the whole show.

[@reddoo8936]

​@@igglewiggle6649There's exactly one source that says Stana and Nathan hated each other. And it's not super reliable. Did things maybe get tense after a while? Maybe. But I'm willing to bet it was highly exaggerated and filled with made up bs for clicks

[@user-fs4fp8ve9w]

Greetings from Russia. Thank you for the new movie featuring Nathan Fillion

[@rektrainmeme5808]

tv show*

[@strikebr]

Nolan's second TO was a completely different thing. Mekia Cox is another level of actress. She is awesome.

[@neha445able]

No matter what most people say, I love Stana and Nathan equally.

[@meenism]

Alyssa Diaz and Melissa O'Neal are SO incredibly stunning and gorgeous! Im in LOVE with Alyssa's big beautiful eyes!

[@annettesanchez4425]

They have such a great comodery! ❤️

[@iNetSpy]

Coronavirus 2020 Staycation... I love this show...

[@sophiaellis6862]

Yes it is a great show. Different from all the constant dramas. Its funny, action pack, looks at relationships, social issues etc. Thats why we need the writers to put in the work. They have had too many mishaps with some of these episodes. I would scream if this series had to be cancelled. The cast is incredible. Writers do right by ur cast please. They deserve good material.

[@danielcervantes6551]

One of my favorite shows. Makes me laugh, cry, all the about

[@IsabellaMitchell-fi6iz]

Bro the "it did not look good for you" st that point I was already dieing

[@charlesdell2864]

It was heartbreaking to watch them interview the Captain, when I just saw the episode where she was killed. I just wonder WHY she was killed off so early, she was a great addition to the show. Can anybody tell me WHY? she was killed off.

[@lisadykes4633]

Mercedes want to leave to take care of her baby

[@hannahortiz3035]

I read the writers wanted something that would shock and make the audience feel something

[@xxvxnomdxstroyxr4626]

she was pregnant

[@francescawest1165]

Afton Williamson was awesome on this show! It's a tragedy that she had to deal with the issues she did, and ultimately decided to not return because her complaints were ignored. Their loss for sure!

[@kerryparks6744]

The Rookie was a hit from episode 1! Nathan and gang, not the REAL gang, his costars, love the show! No one ever gets killed or leaves the show! EVER!!!

[@tbb236]

Let’s reassess the “no one ever gets killed” part now

[@icaliu1]

And leave the show part…

[@xxvxnomdxstroyxr4626]

@@tbb236 cap anderson will be missed forever

[@drlaackenstein]

It broke my heart when Talia (Afton) was let go from the show.

[@AngryBirdNick25]

The most hilarious thing is that both Nathan and Melissa were in sci-fi shows and their characters were captains of a rag tag crews on a space ship. Both shows were unexpectedly cancelled.

[@christinemaddy6164]

Love this Tv show Rookie.. You people works so much a beautiful team! Keep up this good job.. 💕🥰👍

[@ksinghproduction]

I love this show because every dialogue in this show is a important take on every day situations but with a 360 degrees perspective!

[@zsb707]

Their acting was top notch. Great show!

[@DIZZYDASAINT]

The rookie cast is so wholesome

[@The_CAG]

Love the show looking forward to it unfolds this the show that can make it happen great Actors and Actresses. Want make a difference in this show. Set a different standard that compels the audience and build it we will come. Keep up the great work.

[@paupets]

Tim Bradford is the main reason I watch this show tbh

[@lawrenceakuffojnr.3127]

His expressions!!

[@asakarlsson6890]

CANT WAIT for SEASON 6!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jasonslittlesister1]

Love "the Rookie", can't wait for season 2 DVD release here in Germany in September 2020. The "I did some research rides with cops" story was hilarious! And now I know what's inspiring Bradfords speach for the scene at the house with that prisoner in season 1, the lines about always having backup "the thing I learned is that I am never alone"! Eric Winter, the hottest chicken ever riding within a police car! 😜😂😍

[@constancelikecorn]

This is the best show I’ve ever watched my whole life

[@Dumbluck14]

This is the only show I watch except for Last Man Standing. This show has amazing writing. They address real issues in an informative way without bias. Love this show

[@metrodog]

Where's the rest of the interview?

[@iainansell5930]

2 spaceship captains from shows that were cut short.................

[@LJE1821]

2:58 why so funny ? 😂 Just mentioned about romance and they looked to Melissa, and it's more funny like they never plan about ChenFord 😆

[@grammak100]

Wonderful show

[@glenhardy4770]

Watched it Monday afternoon 16 August 2021 for the first time and subscribed right afterwards! How could I not, I ask you?!

[@doralevitt2879]

Awesome - I want more!!

[@genevielucious4945]

Yeah The Rookie is so good

[@somaniradhika]

Such an inclusive cast! And love the first few episodes.

[@SgtRandoni]

Fantastic cast. Love the show. Hi from germany.

[@meenism]

I wish Afton Williamson (Bishop) would've stayed on the show, I really liked her and Ive always thought she was an amazing actress and she's really pretty too. I heard she had a falling out with the producers about something to do with her contract or something like that, not sure about the whole story but I guess that happens sometimes in showbiz. Maybe it wasn't her fault at all who knows

[@Thomas-zs5wt]

i cant wait for the next episode

[@yudhisetyawan1134]

I am fans of nathan filion from indonesia... my elder song.. i named nathan.. also..

[@Dawit-1]

Rookie my fav

[@Finezzato]

After Suits favorite show and cast

[@RahiAs1607]

This is brilliant 💙

[@shenolsali8091]

Bring back we want season 2

[@Samueldonovan2007]

I just found out about the show and I’m obsessed. I’ve already watched it all pretty much and I’m training to become a San Diego Sherifs Deputy, which I know is not the same thing as a police officer, but still haha Bradford is obviously my favorite haha

[@iraildo9814]

Gostei muito da serie the rookie muito bom.

[@lovosazul]

Love this shoWwwwww!!! ✨

[@jellyn1]

Maannnn Nathan is wearing that suit, praise you baby Jesus 👩🏽‍💻👌🏼

[@ahsansiddiqui4263]

nathans blue eyes are beautiful

[@estrellamartinez6348]

My husband got me to watch castle and the rookie ❤ I’m a bit disappointed that they don’t focus so much on him on the rookie like castle. Instead, im here rooting for chenford love story. They need to do this guy justice and make his story on the rookie better! 😅 Like in Castle. The rookie has amazing actors/actresses none of them are cringe ! They all are amazing

[@Thomas-zs5wt]

watching this now and knowing its one of the greatest cop shows in america and im english😊

[@Vinstinctify1]

Happy for this show as im a big fan of nathan, but rly didnt enjoy castle and it got tiring for me to hear tons of fans asking questions about castle and praising it in other panels. Now i can enjoy nathan on a weekly basis

[@HariSeldon913]

Hoping the series continues, I'm really wondering what they will do with future seasons. Nolan is only a rookie for his first year (though Adam-12 spread Reed's rookie year over two seasons), so eventually he has to become an experienced officer at which point his age matters a lot less.

[@generalilbis]

Well...you got probationary rookie (Nolan, Chen and West now), rookie patrol officer, rookie training officer or detective (couple of years minimum after becoming regular patrol officers)...there is room to play. Plus, there's always the possibility of Nolan getting held back as punishment for a screw-up.

[@Ianisatool]

It's not just about his character being a rookie. They can have him advanced and train other rookies as their TO. There's a lot they can do with the show.

[@reddoo8936]

​@@generalilbisAnd that's exactly what happened lmao

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

Its actually a pretty good show.

[@wilsonongweedun5697]

This is the best interview or what?

[@joseenoel7142]

Melissa ❤❤❤

[@Adonis617]

Luv Melissa O'Neil

[@vardellsfolly5200]

I am very happy he lost some serious weight.. He is even more charming now- and more importantly, healthy!

[@Ianisatool]

Was he bigger?

[@vardellsfolly5200]

@@Ianisatool Much bigger.

[@k.anderson9576]

He could still be healthy even if he's bigger

[@vardellsfolly5200]

@@k.anderson9576 It depends. In the greatest majority of circumstances, an overweight man, or woman, of that age is not healthy. Doctors dictate so, and there are countless medical sites on the web that informs of the health hazards of being overweight, including diabetes. Or you can make an appointment with a specialist and ask them yourself.

[@HishamMahmudinOC]

Anybody have a link to the full panel interview? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sharkracer]

All good TV shows are about relationships between the characters. The main theme is just a secondary character. TWD is not about zombies, never has been. NCIS is not about naval crimes, never has been, and The Rookis is not about a rookie police officer.

[@donalddemo]

I Love Lucy!!!!!

[@MrMts9]

Great show...The entire cast is excellent...and the ladies?...beautiful...Which one is Melissa O Neil?

[@rektrainmeme5808]

lucy chen

[@lisadykes4633]

vikings9 Lucy

[@Ianisatool]

The men are handsome too

[@jamesharper9710]

He’s the highest paid actor on Castle and on the Rookie.

[@nikolasdaniels3762]

Is there going to be a season 3 other wookie

[@musiclover8889]

where is the full episode

[@i_am_a_cute_rat2092]

"How are dare you"

[@trevethan82319841]

I'm really tired of people feeding these egos of celebrities no matter who they are but I really like the show

[@WhiteDandelions]

"how dare you" 😂😂😂

[@christopherlh4379]

Only 11 minutes?? Please tell me there's more of this video somewhere....?!?

[@BishPlease93]

Can we get that video?

[@favouradis]

I want afton back for season 3

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

every time you see Nathan on screen, in a serious situation, you know it's going sideways in 3...2...1....

[@klinkokos67]

The best show ever!!! But I hear'd rumors that Eric Winter (aka: Tim Bradford) is about to leave the show this new season (season 6) !? - Do anyone know anything about this?

[@trueblue9480]

The lady in purple is so classy and strong

[@Fenrispro]

The boss lady got killed in S1 , it was sad

[@zagnut36]

I love this show I cant wait for each episode I just wish they were longer episodes because it just gose so fast lol PS Melisa O'Neill if you would like a slightly used 52 Year old IM READY LOL

[@bonniem1865]

HELLOOOO WHERE IS WEST AND LOOEZ