‘The Rookie’ Boss Explains Deleting Those Scenes From Extended Season 8 Episode
ABC's 'The Rookie' is utilizing Hulu to release an extended cut of a Season 8 episode to restore previously deleted scenes.
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The brief
An extended version of episode 810 of 'The Rookie' will be released on Hulu. This move is described by Deadline as a rare occurrence for ABC scripted series.
The decision follows the removal of scenes from the original broadcast version of the episode. Coverage from TVLine and TV Insider features the series boss, who stated that the Hulu release fixes a scene from Season 8 that was previously 'underwhelming.' TV Insider further describes the boss's explanations regarding why the scenes were deleted.
Future focus shifts to Season 9, which TV Insider describes as 'thrilling & emotional.' According to Collider, the upcoming season will officially introduce a major cast shake-up.
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Quick answers
Where can the extended episode be viewed?
The extended cut of episode 810 will be available on Hulu.
Why was the extended cut released?
The show's boss stated the release fixes an 'underwhelming' scene from Season 8.
What is known about Season 9?
Coverage indicates Season 9 will feature a major cast shake-up and is described as 'thrilling & emotional.'
Coverage (5)
- 'The Rookie' Season 9 Officially Brings a Major Cast Shake-Up Collider · 1d ago
- ‘The Rookie’ To Release Extended Cut Of Episode 810 On Hulu In Rare Move For ABC Scripted Series Deadline · 1d ago
- The Rookie Boss Says Hulu's Extended Episode Fixes 'Underwhelming' Season 8 Scene TVLine · 1d ago
- 'The Rookie' Boss Teases 'Thrilling & Emotional' Season 9: When Will It Pick Up? (Exclusive) TV Insider · 1d ago
- ‘The Rookie’ Boss Explains Deleting Those Scenes From Extended Season 8 Episode TV Insider · 1d ago
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