Broadcast Networks Gear Up for 2026-2027 TV Season with New Series Orders The major broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC—are finalizing their programming schedules for the upcoming 2026-2027 television season, with a slate of new scripted series set to debut across the fall and midseason. Each network has announced its latest additions, reflecting a mix of genres, including dramas, comedies, and crime procedurals, while also showcasing a focus on character-driven storytelling and serialized narratives. ABC has ordered a spinoff of its popular series The Rookie, titled The Rookie: North, which will premiere midseason. The show follows Alex Holland, played by Jay Ellis, a man who reevaluates his life after a violent home invasion forces him to confront his past of failed commitments. Holland joins the Pierce County Police Department as a rookie, navigating the challenges of urban and rural policing while proving himself to his skeptical training officer and fellow recruits. The series will also feature supporting actors Chris Sullivan, Karen Fukuhara, Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Mya Lowe, and Malik Watson. CBS has greenlit three new series, including the family comedy Eternally Yours, which stars Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards as a vampire couple whose 500-year-old marriage is tested when their daughter’s human boyfriend disrupts their eternal rut. The show will premiere this fall and is produced by CBS Studios, with executive producers Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, and Jason Wang. Another CBS series, Cupertino, is a legal drama set in Silicon Valley, following a lawyer (Mike Colter) who teams up with Rachel Keller to fight back against tech giants who have exploited his stock options. The series, produced under the King Size Productions banner, will also premiere this fall.#fox #nbc #abc #cbs #the_rookie
ABC Greenlights Pilot for 'The Rookie: North' Spinoff ABC has officially ordered a pilot for a new spinoff of the hit crime drama series The Rookie, titled The Rookie: North. The new series will be set in Washington state and will star Jay Ellis as a rookie police officer, mirroring the premise of the original show led by Nathan Fillion. Production on the pilot wrapped in late winter or early spring of 2026, with the network expected to announce a decision on a full series order by the end of April or early May 2026. The spinoff aims to bring the same high-stakes drama and character-driven storytelling of the original series to the Pacific Northwest. The new show will follow the story of Alex Holland, played by Jay Ellis, as he begins his career as a police officer in Washington state after experiencing a "disappointing midlife crisis." The series will explore crime across the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, ranging from the urban coast to the rural forest. Karen Fukuhara has been cast as Leah Mizuno, Alex’s training officer, adding to the cast of characters. The original The Rookie has been a consistent performer for ABC, and the network is looking to expand the franchise by relocating the action to the Pacific Northwest. This spinoff represents an opportunity to further develop the world of the show and introduce new characters and storylines for fans. The success of the original series has paved the way for this new direction, which could become another hit for ABC if the pilot is greenlit for a full season. According to reports, the pilot was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, during the late winter or early spring of 2026. The production team worked to capture the unique settings of the Pacific Northwest, ensuring the series would authentically reflect the region’s geography and culture.#abc #karen_fukuhara #the_rookie_north #the_rookie #jay_ellis
