No, the current season of The Rookie airing in early 2026 is not planned as the last season, and there has been no official announcement that it will end with Season 8.

What’s officially confirmed

  • ABC renewed The Rookie for an eighth season, which premiered on January 6, 2026.
  • As of late January 2026, the show is listed as “currently in its eighth season,” with no official “final season” labeling from ABC.
  • Season 8 is set up like a regular new season (full slate of episodes, ongoing storylines), not as a wrap‑up event season.

Has it been announced as the final season?

  • ABC did publicly announce the renewals for Seasons 7 and 8 but has not paired Season 8 with any “final season” language in those renewals.
  • Coverage from entertainment outlets and scheduling news around the January 2026 premiere frame it simply as “Season 8” with future‑feeling language (talking about viewership, cast arcs, etc.), not as an ending.
  • Fan and forum chatter speculates about how long the show might go (people talk about it “edging closer to its 10th season”), which suggests viewers also see Season 8 as part of a continuing run rather than a confirmed end.

What could still change?

  • Like most network dramas, the long‑term future (Season 9 and beyond) depends on ratings, costs, and scheduling strategy, which networks usually decide season by season.
  • It’s always possible ABC could later decide to end the show and label a future season as the last, but they have not done that for the current one.

So if you’re watching the 2026 run and wondering “is this the last season of The Rookie?”, the current answer is: there’s no official sign it’s the end; it’s simply the latest season, with the door still open for more.

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