Ten fun facts about Rookie Blue

Fact 1
The series follows the lives of five rookie cops from 15 Division who have just graduated from the academy.

Fact 2
It has been described as Grey's Anatomy in the world of rookie cops.

Fact 3
The series is set in Toronto.

Fact 4
It is the highest rated premiere for a Canwest-commissioned drama series within the previous five years.

Fact 5
Missy Peregrym portrays Andrea (“Andy”) McNally, the series protagonist. She is driven by the desire to do the right thing even if it means not following procedure.

Fact 6
The Canadian premiere drew an audience of 1.9 million viewers with 712,000 in the 18–49 category, placing first for the night and second for the week.

Fact 7
The first role cast was Andy McNally, portrayed by Missy Peregrym, followed by Gregory Smith cast as Dov Epstein.

Fact 8
In the U.S. the premiere drew 7.253 million viewers and an audience share in the 18–49 category of 2.0 out of 6.

Fact 9
The premiere became the most successful scripted summer debut in over a year and in nearly six years for ABC.

Fact 10
Andy studied sociology/psychology before becoming a cop and she was an A student.

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