ABC is once again expanding The Rookie franchise with another spinoff that has officially been ordered to series. The Rookie: North is the show in question and, while it won't be airing on the 2026 TV schedule, it'll premiere midseason alongside Season 9 of its parent show. What's known is that hough the two series take place in different cities and film in different locations. However, I’m feeling good about the chances of potential crossovers after seeing some fresh comments from one of the network's head honchos.
The Rookie takes place in LA and films in the city, while North films in Vancouver and takes place in Washington state. So a mashup would be tough logistically but, considering fellow ABC series 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville crossed over under similar circumstances earlier this year, such a TV event is possible. And, with The Rookie likely getting paired with its new spinoff during midseason, the opportunity is just sitting there. With that, Ari Goldman, SVP, Content Strategy and Scheduling at ABC, told Deadline that the two shows are in a prime position for crossing over given their placement on the schedule:
