Do you love a cop series? How about a good mix of action and comedy? If you love binge-watching a decent TV show, then The Rookie could be the next box set for you! There are four series to catch up on and series five is now streaming right here in the UK. Let’s have a look at what the show is all about and how to watch The Rookie UK.
What Is The Rookie?
The Rookie is now five seasons deep into the show. The story has followed Nathan Fillion’s character John Nolan who enrolls in the Los Angeles Police Department as the oldest ever Rookie. There is a great surrounding cast and there are been awesome guest stars over the seasons, including Pete Davidson. There is a great mixture of drama and comedy, with some episodes being utterly hilarious whilst others will pull on your heartstrings as the characters you come to love go through all sorts of trials and tribulations both at work and in their personal lives.
Who Stars In The Show?
As well as Nathan Fillion, who you might know from Serenity, Castle, and Saving Private Ryan, there is a fantastic set of actors and actresses in the cast of The Rookie UK. Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford,
Melissa O’Neil plays Lucy Chen, Richard T. Jones plays Wade Grey, Alyssa Diaz plays Angela Lopez, Mekia Cox plays Nyla Harper, and Shawn Ashmore, yes Iceman himself plays Wesley Evers. Some well-known faces have also appeared including Mercedes Mason, Ali Larter, Harold Perrineau, Annie Wersching, and Niecy Nash.
How To Watch The Rookie In The UK?
The Rookie is shown on Sky Witness here in the UK. That means you need access to the live channel or the catch up service in order to view it. The most obvious way is to have a Sky TV package. Perhaps you have been a loyal Sky customer for years and have a decent price for what you love to watch. It could be that as a brand new customer you can take advantage of a fantastic new deal. Either way, you can view The Rookie UK on Sky Witness when you are a Sky customer. Of course, if you feel that you are paying over the odds for your package, it’s always worth giving them a call to see if they can offer some reductions to your monthly bill.
Sky Witness is also available to Virgin Media users who subscribe to the channel. This will allow you to view the Nathan Fillion fronted show. As well as the spin-off The Rookie Feds.
Without A Long Subscription
One of the best ways of watching The Rookie UK without signing up for a 12-month or longer subscription is by using NOW. NOW first came to the market as NowTV but has been rebranded over the recent couple of years. The platform allows you to sign up and purchase Sky Entertainment (which includes Sky Witness), Sky Cinema, or Sky Sports monthly passes. These are on a rolling contract so you can cancel whenever you like. Perfect if your income isn’t always the same every month. If things aren’t quite as good in your finances one month, you can cancel your rolling contract. If they get better, you could reactivate your membership. This is one of the best ways to stay in control of your outgoings and get access to great content when you feel you are able.
The Rookie has also started being shown on Pick, which is free to air on Freeview.
Final Thoughts
If you want to settle down on the sofa with a new box set, The Rookie is a great option for you. Now you know how to access Sky Witness, you can binge those first few series and watch the latest season week after week.
