The newbie lost one of its main stars before the show's return in season 7. It has been revealed that Tru Valentino will not return as Aaron Thorsen when The newbie returns in 2025.
According to TVLine, Valentino is officially out The newbieleaving his role as a series regular effective immediately. The actor debuted in a recurring capacity in Season 4 before being promoted to a series regular starting in Season 5. He held that role until Season 6, which concluded in May. Some fans may have seen the writing on the wall with the actor's exit, as he was not present during the show's San Diego Comic-Con appearance. No reason has yet been given as to why Valentino will not be returning.
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Two recurring guest stars have also been revealed for season 7 of The newbie. Eric Augustine (All American, Shameless) will appear as Miles, a “transfer from Texas who, despite having two years of experience, will be a rookie at the LAPD.” The other new addition is Patrick Keleher (The Egos) as Seth, a character who “may seem like the ideal cop, but his job requires quick, decisive action, and that, unfortunately, is something that doesn't come naturally to him.”
Created by Alexi Hawley, The newbie debuted on ABC in 2018. The series began with Nathan Fillion's John Nolan embarking on a new career as a middle-aged Los Angeles police officer. The show uses an ensemble cast that also includes Alyssa Diaz (Angela Lopez), Richard T. Jones (Wade Grey), Melissa O'Neil (Lucy Chen), Eric Winter (Tim Bradford), Mekia Cox (Nyla Harper), Shawn Ashmore (Wesley Evers), Jenna Dewan (Bailey Nune), and Lisseth Chavez (Celina Juarez).

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There haven't been too many big changes in casting. Newbie during its first six seasons. Mercedes Mason's Captain Zoe Anderson was famously written out of the series in the first season, while Agent Talia Bishop actor Afton Williamson would also leave before the second season debuted. The other major character exit shocker came in the season four premiere, when it was revealed that Titus Makin's Agent Jackson West had been killed off as a result of the events of the season three finale.
The Rookie Season 7 Will Return to a More “Self-Contained” Storytelling
“We're really looking forward to getting back to a little bit more self-contained storytelling. We've always had stories that are serialized from episode to episode, but we don't necessarily have to touch on them every week,” Hawley previously told The Wrap, further teasing that “every season our show feels a little different.”
The newbie will return with season 7 in 2025.
Source: TVLine

The newbie
Starting over isn't easy, especially for John Nolan, who, after a life-changing accident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest recruit, he's been met with skepticism by those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
- Release date
- October 16, 2018
- Seasons
- 6