Get ready for more comedy and drama as we continue following the life of John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), the oldest rookie in the LAPD. If you watched the last season, you’ll know it was left on a cliffhanger. If you’re a “rookie,” we bet you’ll love the series, and this guide shares how and where to watch ‘The Rookie’ season 7 and previous seasons from anywhere.
There aren’t many options for streaming season 7 right now, but we’ve got everything you need to get access to any season you want in this guide. If you’re not in a country that has the latest season or the show at all, a VPN can sneak you past the blocks. Keep reading to find out how, but if you need a quick answer — grab a subscription to the best VPN, NordVPN, and sign up for a Hulu trial.
The Rookie Season 7 Release Date: When Is It Coming Out?
The seventh season of ‘The Rookie’ premiered Tuesday, January 7 on ABC in the U.S. It’ll be available to stream on Hulu from Wednesday, Jan. 8. We also found that season 7 is available on TV 2 Play in Norway from Jan. 8.
Where Is The Rookie Season 7 Streaming?
Aside from ABC/Hulu in the U.S. and TV 2 Play in Norway, we haven’t found a release date for season 7 on any other streaming service. That said, it should arrive on other streaming services, such as 7Plus in Australia, TVNZ+ in New Zealand and Now in the U.K., later in the year.
Where to Stream The Rookie Seasons 1-6
If you’re new to the show, the first six seasons of ‘The Rookie’ are available on a few platforms. Most notably, you can stream all six seasons for free on 7Plus in Australia and TVNZ+ in New Zealand. If you’re not in either of those countries, a VPN will help you access it. The table below shows all the services where we found ‘The Rookie’ available to stream.
| Streaming on: | Country | Seasons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 U.S. | 6 seasons1 | Free 30-day trial
From $9.99 per month |
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| TV 2 Play | 🇳🇴 Norway | 6 seasons2 | 109 NOK (less than $10 USD) per month |
| 7Plus | 🇦🇺 Australia | 6 seasons | Free |
| TVNZ+ | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 6 seasons | Free |
| 🇬🇧 U.K. | 6 seasons | From £9.99 (less than $13 USD) per month | |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 6 seasons | From $9.99 CAD (less than $7 USD) per month | |
| 🇦🇹 Austria 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
6 seasons | From $4.99 per month (in the U.S.) | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France |
Seasons 1-5 | From $6.99 per month (in the U.S.) | |
| 🇦🇹 Austria 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
Seasons 1-4 | Free trial
From $8.99 per month (in the U.S.) |
2. Season 7 starts Jan. 8
Is The Rookie on Netflix?
Yes, we found ‘The Rookie’ on Netflix in a few countries, but not all six seasons, nor any news of the new season. Seasons 1 through 5 are available on Netflix in Australia, Sweden, France, Belgium, and probably a few more countries. We also found seasons 1 through 4 in the German Netflix library, and seasons 1 through 3 in the New Zealand library.
All of this could change at any moment. You might find more seasons become available, it’s available in a different country, or that ‘The Rookie’ is no longer on Netflix at all. That’s because Netflix’s content rights change frequently. It’s a good idea to check Netflix libraries in other regions to see if they have what you want.
Where to Watch The Rookie for Free
If you want to watch season 7 of ‘The Rookie’ from the release date, your only option is to sign up for Hulu’s free 30-day trial. However, since new episodes will air weekly and there are 18 of them to get through, 30 days won’t be enough to stream the entire season for free. What you can do, though, is wait until the season concludes, then sign up for the free trial and binge-watch it.
There is another way, but it means you have to wait even longer. Season 7 will eventually air on Australia’s 7Plus and New Zealand’s TVNZ+ services, which are completely free. If you can wait a while, you can hop on an Australian or New Zealand server and watch the season once it’s available. All previous six seasons are available to watch for free there too.
You can pair a VPN’s money-back guarantee with Hulu’s free trial or a free service too.
How to Watch The Rookie Free Online With a VPN
If you want to watch ‘The Rookie’ on Hulu, but you’re not in the U.S., you can use a VPN to get access. The following steps show you how, using our top pick, NordVPN. If you want to watch previous seasons on a different service, just change the steps where needed. Once it’s available for free on 7Plus (AU) or TVNZ+ (NZ) you can hop on an Australian or New Zealand server to stream for free.
- Subscribe to a VPN
Go to NordVPN’s website and pick a plan. Note that opting for two years will bring the overall cost down by 74% (plus 3 months free) and you’re covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Download the VPN’s App
Install NordVPN’s app on the device you want to use for streaming. Then, open the app and log in to your account.
- Connect to a U.S. Server
Use NordVPN’s server list or the interactive map to find and connect to a U.S. server.
- Sign Up for Hulu’s Free Trial
Go to the Hulu website and sign up for its free trial. You’ll need a U.S. payment method. If you don’t have one, you can use a service like StatesCard to get one, along with a U.S. billing address.
- Start Streaming ‘The Rookie’ Season 7
Search for ‘The Rookie’ on Hulu and start streaming season 7 or previous seasons. Don’t forget to cancel the Hulu subscription before the 30 days is up or you’ll be charged. The same goes for the VPN subscription — request a refund within the 30-day period.
The Best VPNs to Stream The Rookie Online
There’s nothing worse than an annoying buffering screen when you’re trying to stream your favorite show. If you need to use a VPN but want to avoid that situation, choose one that has fast speeds. Aside from that, you also need to pick one that can access the streaming service you want and has servers in the correct country. Here are our top recommendations.
- NordVPN — It has the best speeds available and can easily bypass streaming service blocks. There are also thousands of servers neatly packed into an interactive map in the app. Its two-year plan makes it affordable and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee you can take advantage of. Read our NordVPN review for more information.
- Surfshark — This is a budget VPN — so long as you sign up for the long-term plan — but you still get a quality service with plenty of features. It’s also fast, can access streaming platforms and has plenty of servers. Try it for yourself with the 30-day money-back guarantee or read our Surfshark review for more insight.
- ExpressVPN — A premium quality VPN that includes everything you need for streaming including excellent speeds and unblocking ability. However, it’s pricier than our other two recommendations. Take a look at our ExpressVPN review to see why we recommend it or take it for a spin using the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Best Free VPN to Stream The Rookie: PrivadoVPN
Lots of free VPNs will appear when you search an app store, but it’s sensible to skip past them. Many aren’t secure or can’t bypass geoblocks. For those reasons, you should opt for a reputable service, such as PrivadoVPN. It has unlimited data, though speeds are capped after 10GB per month, and servers in 10 countries, including the U.S. Read our PrivadoVPN review to learn more.
The Rookie Cast & Characters
The regular cast will be back this season, with the exception of Tru Valentino, who played Aaron Thorsen. He will not return for season 7. There are also two new faces — Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher) and Miles Penn (Deric Augustine). Here’s the full cast list for ‘The Rookie’ season 7.
| Character: | Performer |
|---|---|
| ‘John Nolan’ | Nathan Fillion |
| ‘Wade Grey’ | Richard T. Jones |
| ‘Angela Lopez’ | Alyssa Diaz |
| ‘Tim Bradford’ | Eric Winter |
| ‘Lucy Chen’ | Melissa O’Neil |
| ‘Wesley Evers’ | Shawn Ashmore |
| ‘Nyla Harper’ | Mekia Cox |
| ‘Celina Juarez’ | Lisseth Chavez |
| ‘Bailey Nune’ | Jenna Dewan |
| ‘Seth Ridley’ | Patrick Keleher |
| ‘Miles Penn’ | Deric Augustine |
The Rookie (TV Show) Best Episodes List
If you’re a big fan of ‘The Rookie,’ you might want to revisit some of the best episodes. We’ve listed the most popular from each season below.
Final Thoughts
We hope this guide has helped you get your fix of John Nolan and the rest of the team in the new season. There are plenty of places to stream the first six seasons, but you might need a bit of help to access season 7.
If that’s the case for you, a VPN is your best bet, and NordVPN is the best one for the job. What’s more, its 30-day money-back guarantee can be paired with a Hulu free trial or a free streaming service, allowing you to stream completely free.
Will you watch season 7 right away or will you wait until it’s on a free streaming service? Will you need a VPN to do so? Which VPN would you recommend? Let us know in the comments section and, as always, thank you for reading.
FAQ: The Rookie Cop Show
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Yes, but not all seasons. We found season 1-5 on Netflix in Australia, Sweden, Belgium and France. A few other countries have it too, but some show even fewer seasons.
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‘The Rookie’ is available on 7Plus (free) in Australia, TVNZ+ (free) in New Zealand, Crave in Canada, and Disney Plus in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. All 6 seasons can be found on those services, but you’ll have to wait a while before season 7 arrives.
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Yes, ‘The Rookie’ is available on both Netflix and Disney Plus, but only in certain countries. However, if you want all 6 seasons, Disney+ is your best bet. You can find it on Disney+ in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The most seasons we found on Netflix was five, and that was in the Australian, Swedish, Belgian and French libraries.
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‘The Rookie’ season 6 can be found on Hulu (U.S.), 7Plus (Australia, free), TVNZ+ (New Zealand, free), Crave (Canada), Now (U.K.) and Disney Plus (Austria, Switzerland and Germany). If you’re not in any of those countries or you want to access a specific service, a VPN can help.
