The cast of The Rookie, including Nathan Fillion, Jenna Dewan and Melissa O'Neill

The Rookie shares first look at new episode – and fans aren't happy

The ABC drama is taking a short hiatus ahead of the episode's premiere

TV Writer

March 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023, 1:14 PM GMT+1

The Rookie has given fans a first look at season five episode 20, but there's a catch. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the ABC drama released an exciting new teaser trailer, but it was the caption that left fans disappointed. It read: "Things get a little weird when #TheRookie returns, April 18 on ABC! Stream on Hulu."

WATCH: The Rookie season five episode 20 – first look

After learning that the show would be taking another three-week hiatus ahead of the episode's premiere, several followers were quick to voice their frustration in the comments. "Three weeks??? Dang it on these gaps @abcnetwork you're lucky we Rookie fans LOVE THIS SHOW and put up with your schedule shenanigans," replied one.

MORE: The Rookie's Nathan Fillion inundated with messages as he takes break for important reason

READ: The Rookie's Nathan Fillion shares surprising video of former Castle co-star

"@therookieabc can someone explain why a break AGAIN?? This is really annoying," added another. Meanwhile, a third commented: "But I don't want to wait three weeks, three hours, three days, a week but not THREE WEEKS! Before we know it, the finale will be here and we'd be waiting months for a new season! Give. Me. Reasons! #TheRookieabc #Chenford #Tucy."

Eric Winter and Melissa O'Neill as Tim and Lucy in The Rookie

While the official synopsis for episode 20 is yet to be released, the trailer has already given fans an idea of what to expect. In a dramatic twist, Tim Bradford's (Eric Winter) ex-wife Isabel is set to return. "Isabel, she's in town and needed to talk," he tells Lucy in the clip, which leaves her feeling "weird" about the situation.

"Please leave #chenford alone!" replied one fan, after watching the trailer. "Oh no, Isabelle! Please don't rock the boat!" added a second.

Episode 20 will also see Skip Tracer Randy framed for murder

Meanwhile, Skip Tracer Randy (Flula Borg) is in for a bumpy ride in the episode after he's supposedly framed for two brutal murders. Looks like John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) have a strange case on their hands.

Don't want to miss a story? Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter and get the heads-up on the shows and films everyone’s talking about.

Sign up to Off Camera for all the gossip and goings-on from the wonderful world of TV and film

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.