Top 5 Police Procedural Dramas Every Fan of The Rookie Will Enjoy

Season 7 of The Rookie is a long way off. But if you're missing its warmth and suspenseful plots, you might want to watch something else in the meantime. These five crime dramas can be your perfect choices.

Rookie Blue (2010-2015, 6 seasons, 7.7 on IMDb)

Available on: Amazon Prime

Set in Toronto, this Canadian procedural follows the personal and professional lives of five rookie police officers fresh out of the academy. Thrown into the real world, they soon realize that no amount of training can prepare you for real life, as crime is real and so are the lives of the people who depend on the characters' professionalism. In addition to their work, the characters struggle to maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.

Castle (2009-2016, 8 seasons, 8.1 on IMDb)

Available on: Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime

ABC's iconic crime comedy-drama centers on Nathan Fillion's Richard Castle, a bestselling mystery author who is recruited by the NYPD to investigate a series of murders similar to those he describes in his novels. At the department, Castle meets Detective Kate Beckett, who becomes his muse and the inspiration for his next main character. As a friend of the mayor, the author is given permission to follow Detective Beckett on her various investigations. And a complicated relationship begins.

The Mentalist (2008-2015, 7 seasons, 8.2 on IMDb)

Available on: Max, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime

Starring Simon Baker, the CBS series follows reformed psychic Patrick Jane, who now works as an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation. Using his impressive profiling skills and meticulous attention to detail, Patrick helps the Bureau investigate various homicides under the supervision of Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, while also tracking down the serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter.

White Collar (2009-2014, 6 seasons, 8.2 on IMDb)

Available on: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime

The USA Network procedural drama follows Matt Bomer's Neal Caffrey, a notorious con artist, forger and thief who escapes from prison mere months before the end of his sentence. He is quickly caught, but instead of sending him back to prison, the FBI offers Neal a deal. He helps them investigate various white-collar crimes with his expertise. And they put him on a work-release program, which means he doesn't have to go back behind bars.

Psych (2006-2014, 8 seasons, 8.4 on IMDb)

Available on: Peacock, Amazon Prime

This mystery comedy-drama centers on Shawn Spencer, who works as a consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Blessed with an eidetic memory and meticulous observational skills, Shawn manages to convince people that his abilities are paranormal and that he's actually a psychic who solves crimes with the help of the supernatural. Despite this pretense, Shawn truly helps law enforcement investigate serious crimes.