Milina Might Go Canon in The Rookie Season 8—But There's a Catch

Miles, played by Deric Augustine, joined the team in Season 7 as a transfer from Houston and quickly became the standout newcomer. His scenes with Celina (Lisseth Chavez) sparked enough chemistry that fans started rooting for a possible slow-burn romance. The catch? Celina's still in a relationship with musician Rodge (played by Zander Hawley), and Augustine himself previously said he hoped the characters would stay just friends.

But fans might have some backup — from the top.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, showrunner Alexi Hawley said he's not ruling anything out:

"If it felt organic, I'm not going to say no to it. It didn't occur to me until you said that. I do really like them together. Yeah, I don't know. That's interesting. I hadn't thought of that. If it feels like it's where the story wants to go, then maybe. You never know."

Translation: it's not confirmed, but Milina is officially on the radar.

Still, Hawley made it clear he's cautious about turning The Rookie into a comfort-food drama full of happy endings. Romance is part of the show's DNA, but it has to serve the story — not dilute the stakes.

"We love [the characters], we want them to be happy, but there's inherently less drama in that... Because then it's just a feel-good show, and that's not what we are, necessarily. We're a fun show to watch, but I don't want to just be soft, so to speak."

So if Milina does become canon, don't expect a smooth ride. Hawley's style leans more "slow burn and chaos" than "happily ever after."

Here's what we know so far:

• Season 8 of The Rookie is currently in production, with a mid-season 2025 premiere window.
• Miles and Celina have strong fan support, but only a friendship — for now.
• Alexi Hawley is open to pairing them, but only if it fits organically.
• The show won't sacrifice dramatic tension for romance — expect twists if it happens.

Past seasons are available to stream on Hulu.