The latest update for The Rookie season 7 has revealed two new characters joining the LAPD team, indicating some shifts happening to the team in the upcoming episodes. The Rookie season 6 finale saw Monica breaking Oscar out of prison, but also letting Jason go as well. The latter is Bailey’s ex-husband, setting the stage for a major conflict in season 7 as he goes looking for her. However, the show will have plenty of other storylines to contend with too alongside its main plot.
This is evidenced by an announcement from Variety, which reveals two new characters that will be joining the LAPD in The Rookie season 7. Actor Deric Augustine will be portraying Miles, a transfer rookie from Texas with two years on the force. Theater star Patrick Keleher will make his television debut as Seth, another rookie who needs to work on his quick-thinking skills in tense situations. Both will be recurring characters, promising to add new layers to the team.
How Will Miles & Seth Impact The Rookie Season 7?
Nathan Fillion as John Nolan in The Rookie season 6 finale
Although not much is known about how The Rookie season 7 will play out, some previous information offers hints as to what will happen next. Bailey actor Jenna Dewan won’t be appearing at the start of the season, since she’s pregnant in real life. This means Jason’s escape from prison won’t be tackled until later episodes, as it requires her presence to fully resonate. However, Monica can still show up in the episodes where she’s absent, continuing to enact her plans from the previous season.
However, with Bailey absent and two new rookies joining the LAPD, Miles and Seth could get a greater focus at the start of the season. This would give the team new recruits they can train up to deal with threats like Monica and Jason later on, establishing them as important contributors to the force. If they become involved in some of the show’s overarching storylines, they could add new perspectives and dynamics that keep the series feeling fresh.
Given how different the pair are going to be from one another, The Rookie cast is going to have plenty of way to develop their characters over the course of season 7. This could result in Miles feeling good about his new position on the LAPD, while Seth grows more confident in his abilities with more time in the field. With continued threats expected in the upcoming episodes, it should prove interesting to see how the new recruits react to getting thrust into their new careers.