Blue Thunder vs The Rookie
The Rookie has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Blue Thunder). Blue Thunder is the older of the two (1984 against 2018). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Blue Thunder
The Rookie| Blue Thunder | The Rookie | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1984 | 2018 |
| Seasons | 1 | 8 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | Alexi Hawley |
| Main cast | Dana Carvey, Bubba Smith, James Farentino, Sandy McPeak, Dick Butkus | Shawn Ashmore, Lisseth Chavez, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox, Nathan Fillion |
Synopsis
Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder is a 1984 ABC television series based on the movie of the same title featuring the Blue Thunder helicopter. The series uses the converted Aérospatiale Gazelle helicopter and large portions of stock footage from the 1983 film. A ground unit named "Rolling Thunder" backed up the helicopter in the television series. This was a large support van with a desert camouflage off-road vehicle stored inside. The television series cast…
The Rookie
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Where to watch
Where to watch Blue ThunderWhere to watch The Rookie
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