# ABC’s ‘Rookie’ Replacement Is Still the Best Procedural of All Time

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/abcs-rookie-replacement-is-still-the-best-procedural-of-all-time/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:42:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:49:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/9-1-1-the-rookie-replacement-best-procedural/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- *9-1-1* remains compelling in its 10th season.
- Outlandish emergencies keep the action unpredictable.
- Bobby Nash’s death gave the series a fresh direction.

## Summary

ABC’s *9-1-1* is presented as a stronger long-running procedural than *The Rookie*, thanks to its mix of spectacular emergencies and character-focused drama. Now in its 10th season, the series keeps finding new ways to refresh its stories and maintain its appeal.

The Los Angeles first responders have faced disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, a “Beenado” and a volcano erupting downtown. The article argues that the show’s ensemble relationships are just as important as its high-stakes rescues. Bobby Nash’s death in season eight reshaped the fire station’s dynamics and opened new storylines, while younger characters such as May and Harry offer room for the next generation.

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