{"id":566414,"date":"2026-07-24T19:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T19:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/566414\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T19:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T19:02:20","slug":"hit-police-drama-described-as-one-of-the-better-cop-shows-on-tv-jumps-into-netflixs-uk-top-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/566414\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit police drama described as ‘one of the better cop shows on TV’ jumps into Netflix’s UK top 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

A hit police drama has shot into the Netflix UK top 10 charts since landing on the streaming giant. The Rookie began in 2019 and follows John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), a newly divorced construction worker from Pennsylvania who moves to Los Angeles to become a police officer, only to become the oldest rookie on the force. <\/p>\n

The first four seasons were added to Netflix UK on 1 July<\/a>, and the show currently sits at number 10 in the UK most-watched charts on the streamer.<\/p>\n

The Rookie has amassed several rave reviews since it began, with viewers hailing it “perfect”<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"nathan<\/p>\n

ABC<\/p>\n

Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 \u2013 including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV<\/a>
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On IMDb<\/a>, one user wrote: “The Rookie is one of the better cop shows on TV right now. Nathan Fillion leads a really good cast who all do a good job making this a show worth watching. Anyone who’s seen Fillion in a show knows he never disappoints.”<\/p>\n

Another said: “At first I thought ‘no please, not another cop show’ and I wasn’t sure about Nathan Fillion as a cop.<\/p>\n

“But I must say, the directing is spot on, and the writing is refreshing – especially the relationships of the rookies and their TOs, their relationship with each other, the conflicts they have to deal with, and the use\/views of the body cams. <\/p>\n

“Also surprisingly, Fillion is perfect for this part and nails his role, and all other actors were perfectly cast and also are great in their roles. I especially appreciate seeing the various parts of L.A.”<\/p>\n

\"nathan<\/p>\n

Mike Taing\/\/ABC<\/p>\n

A third posted: “As an active police officer of 25 years, I’m currently 54, it was like watching my own body cam footage from the last few months! I am hooked on this show!”<\/p>\n

A total of eight seasons have aired so far on US network ABC, with a ninth season on the way.<\/p>\n

The Rookie seasons one to four are streaming now on Netflix in the UK.<\/p>\n

Visit our Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n

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\"Lettermark\"<\/p>\n

Freelance Reporter, Digital Spy
\nRebecca is a freelance journalist who specializes in TV and film. After beginning her career as a digital entertainment journalist for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, she embarked on a freelance career in 2021 contributing to the likes of Metro UK, The Sun, WhatCulture, Screen Rant, FilmHounds Magazine and more.
\nHer particular field of interest is horror cinema and she has written for genre publications such as Ghouls Magazine and Moving Pictures Film Club.
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