ABC has canceled its spin-off series The Rookie: Feds after a single season. The decision came amid low viewership and broader industry shifts at the network.
The series, which followed FBI agent Simone Clark played by Niecy Nash-Betts, premiered to 2.2 million viewers. It aired Tuesdays at 10 p.m., a time slot long viewed as challenging for ABC.
Ratings improved slightly with delayed viewing but remained insufficient to justify renewal. The show also contended with the effects of the SAG-AFTRA strike and consolidation in the television industry.
Co-creator Alexi Hawley stated in 2024 that the cancellation was a business decision rather than a creative one. He noted that ratings had been trending upward before the ax fell.
While critics gave the series mostly positive reviews, many viewers criticized its crossover episodes with the original The Rookie. ABC continues to expand the franchise with The Rookie: North now in development, starring Jay Ellis.
