Answer the following Q with stream of consciousness. Context: The series stars Nathan Fillion, Afton Williamson, Eric Winter, Melissa O'Neil, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Alyssa Diaz, and Mercedes Mason. In October 2017, The Rookie received a series order from ABC, and premiered on October 16, 2018.

Question: when does the tv show the rookies start?
The relevant information to answer the above question is: In October 2017, The Rookie received a series order from ABC, and premiered on October 16, 2018. Therefore, the final answer is October 16 , 2018.