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The Rookie Season 8 Debuts With Prague-Set Opener and Next-Day Streaming on Hulu

Early reviews praise the bigger action but question the plausibility of the show’s expanded international scope.

Overview

  • Season 8 premiered Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu starting Jan. 7.
  • The new season opens in Prague with a multi-agency sting as the LAPD works alongside the FBI and Interpol, with Monica Stevens involved under an immunity deal.
  • ABC listed the first three episodes and dates: “Czech Mate” (Jan. 6), “Fast Andy” (Jan. 13) and “The Red Place” (Jan. 20), airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
  • TVLine reporting cited across outlets indicates an 18-episode run through winter and spring, with weekly releases and next-day Hulu availability.
  • During the Prague shoot, Bridget Regan was hospitalized for food poisoning, the cast said, while the core ensemble returns led by Nathan Fillion.