Moviesphere plus fires up India crime push with The Rookie season 8

MUMBAI:  Moviesphere plus has launched a fresh content offensive in India with the return of The Rookie, dropping the first three episodes of season 8 from January 22 as part of a push to sharpen its premium drama credentials.

The move puts one of global television’s most bankable police procedurals at the heart of the Lionsgate-owned platform’s campaign to win Indian viewers who are increasingly spoilt for choice. Season 7 is already streaming on Moviesphere plus, giving audiences a fast-track into the new run.

Fronted by Nathan Fillion, The Rookie has built a devoted following by fusing high-stakes crime with character-driven storytelling. The new season extends those arcs, piling fresh pressure on its cast of cops as new threats and emotional flashpoints drive the drama forward.

The India launch follows the show’s world premiere and adds weight to Moviesphere plus’s strategy of using marquee US series to anchor its local growth. Backed by Lionsgate’s global catalogue of films and television, the streamer is positioning itself as a serious player in India’s premium international content race.

Indian viewers can watch The Rookie season seven now and stream season 8 exclusively on Moviesphere plus from January 22.