Here's Why 'Will Trent' & 'The Rookie' Won't Air New Seasons Until 2025 (& There's Some Good News, Too!)
justjared.comFans were not happy to learn that The Rookie and Will Trent‘s new seasons would be held until mid-season at ABC, meaning, they won’t air until 2025.
Now, we’re learning the reason why this decision was made, plus, there’s actually some good news about it, too! Keep reading to find out more… Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group, told TV Line, “The Rookie and Will Trent are two of the cornerstones of our schedule.
The Rookie is an amazing story, where at this point in its life cycle [six seasons in] it continues to grow. We see not just the current season but past seasons drive a tremendous amount of viewing on Hulu. “And Will Trent is probably one of the bigger breakout dramas of the last two years.
It felt like the best way to platform those shows for success was to launch them in January, when we have this huge promotional platform in New Years Rockin’ Eve as well as college sports and Christmas programming, and also to give these shows an uninterrupted run.” Yes, you read that right.
Read more on justjared.com
