GLOBAL CELEBRATES ROOKIE BLUE AS THE HIT SERIES COMES TO AN END AFTER SIX SEASONS
TORONTO, October 16, 2015 – Following an announcement made by the show’s producers today, Global says goodbye to the beloved series Rookie Blue after six incredible seasons that saw Canada’s favourite stars in blue grow from rocky rookies to fearless crime-fighters.
“The success of Rookie Blue is a testament not only to the extremely talented team of Ilana Frank, Tassie Cameron, David Wellington and studio Entertainment One (eOne), but the electrifying cast that has resonated with legions of fans that have followed the show since Season One,” said Christine Shipton, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Shaw Media. “After six seasons the series reached a natural conclusion and this season’s finale was the perfect wrap up for both our rookies and for fans, especially with the marriage of our favourite couple, Sam and Andy.”
While Rookie Blue has come to a close, Shaw Media is embarking on a new venture with the team behind Rookie Blue, partnering with Ilana Frank’s ICF Films and eOne on a new project. More details on that venture to be announced at a later date.The sixth season of Rookie Blue delivered emotional twists and turns, from the bombing that rocked 15 Division, to the pregnancy that rocked Sam and Andy, and the event that fans have been waiting for – the “McSwarek” wedding! There are so many Rookie Blue moments that live in the hearts and minds of everyone that the series touched, so Global looks back at the drama as it grew from the new kid on the block to the country’s #1 Canadian drama series of 2015* with its Top 10 Rookie Blue Moments.
Top 10 Rookie Blue Moments
1. Finally! Sam and Andy “McSwarek” tie the knot!
2. Handcuffed at the Penny…the Rookies try to get out of a sticky situation
3. Gail and Holly’s budding romance
4. The heartbreaking break-up of Chloe and Dov
5. The love triangle that had fans choosing team Nick or team Sam
6. Every sarcastic quip from Gail
7. A blue time for 15 Division – the death of Detective Jerry Barber
8. Oliver getting the white shirt…and trying to reject it (unsuccessfully!)
9. Three’s company with Rookie roomies Chris, Dov and Gail
10. Sam and Oliver’s epic bromanceViewers can also catch up on the final season of Rookie Blue on GlobalTV.com and Global Go and Seasons 1 through 5 on shomi.
Rookie Blue’s award-winning executive producers include lana Frank, Tassie Cameron, Russ Cochrane, David Wellington and John Morayniss. Rookie Blue is a production of IFC Films and leading indie studio eOne, who also distributes the series internationally.
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* Numeris (BBM Canada) Confirmed PPM Data 1/5/15-10/4/15 3+ airings, AMA (000) Total Canada
Shaw Media
RIP.
Kathryn jessop says
October 16, 2015 at 14:15I’m gutted this is an excellent programme and you get to know all the team not just the lead cast members. can’t believe it.
dagrimone says
October 16, 2015 at 23:18kinda not surprised i really like rookie blue in the first and second seasons but then it took a dive
rookie blue started just after another canadian cop show flashpoint finished i am sure there will be a new canadian cop show to take its place 🙂
Linda Mac says
October 17, 2015 at 12:15Extremely disappointed, loved the characters and feel there was more to tell. Hope to see these actors together in something new. Just wondering why Canadian television can’t seem to keep good programming on for more than a six year stint.
Bunkie says
October 19, 2015 at 20:40Rookie blue is the first Canadian show that I have watched and I loved it. I’m soooo disappointed!
Phyllis says
October 19, 2015 at 23:16So disappointed. I really enjoyed this show. I looked forward to seeing it each summer. I will really miss it. They always take away the good ones.
Nancy says
October 20, 2015 at 00:41Rookie Blue was a quality show that I have looked forward to every June. I was afraid that it might be cancelled after this season’s finale. I think there are stories left unturned….too bad ABC decided to drop the show. It seems they always cancel QUALITY programs!
Sonia says
October 20, 2015 at 08:41I am disappointed. Best show I have seen in years….
robin says
October 20, 2015 at 08:59I am so mad i love this show. It seems like they get you hooked and take it off. I would like to have one more season or do a 2 hour finally like csi did. Just hate that they end it without letting us know what happens next.
Marsha says
October 20, 2015 at 10:06This was & is good Canadian T.V. But it seems every time we get a great show its cancelled & usually replaced with something dumb. It saddens me to no end that this trends continues. I think I’ll be boycotting any Canadian shows that seem good because the policy is ” if you like it & it is a quality show we will cancel it”
Count me out & I am done………
Amelia says
October 20, 2015 at 18:14so sad I would have loved more from this show. I can’t. believe it’s cancelled.
kc says
October 26, 2015 at 22:16Pissed off ! Rookie Blue was very good and I never missed an episode.
susan says
November 12, 2015 at 18:05Nooo!! Why would you cancel it??
Jeff says
November 15, 2015 at 01:13Appears to be another foolish mistake cancelling “Rookie Blue”. That was an excellent show! Great chemistry amongst the actors, and very good police drama. And another thing, why do these networks cancel shows without a finale? Why do they leave everyone hanging? It’s Bullshit! Then, half the time they replace it with a “boring as hell reality” show. I see the actors on the news, I see them in the scandal papers when waiting to check out at a supermarket, I see them in magazines, but I don’t need to see them and their families on television. Hell, my life would be more interesting than what they are doing, more realistic and sure as hell, 3 times as hilarious. These networks need to wise up already…..
Sandy says
November 17, 2015 at 13:52I am soooo disappointed! I really loved this show and couldn’t wait for it to start again.
I agree with some other posters…how come, and I speak as a Canadian, we can’t keep Canadian television shows going for as long as some US shows that are crap! Some stations even have a required amount of Canadian shows that must have and yet they cancel one of the good ones ?
Not impressed at all.
kerry says
December 30, 2015 at 10:40Oh no was a good show always made me laugh after a long day
Kim says
January 19, 2016 at 00:22I just started watching old episodes and it got me hooked. I hope by some miracle they bring it back for one more season. Come on season 7!!!!!
Kathy says
January 25, 2016 at 22:57Hey, Hey just because they are all grown up and not Rookies is no reason to cancel. Work it, let them work with the new Rookies. Stop taking off the good shows. Who decides which shows stay or go anyway??