The Rookie (2018)
The Rookie is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
The Rookie landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.5/10 on TMDB across 3,543 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is 9 seasons deep — English crime, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 on 3,543 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alexi Hawley
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix
Trailer
If you liked this
