ABC is expanding its procedural programming with a new crime thriller that blends high-stakes rescue elements with traditional investigation. Steven Kane, the former showrunner for Jack Ryan and Halo, is developing Dive, a series set in the unique coastal landscape of New Orleans. The project marks a significant collaboration between 20th Television and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.
The series focuses on an elite team of police divers and investigators who specialize in solving crimes that occur underwater. This specific niche distinguishes the project from standard street-level procedurals, focusing on the technical and physical challenges of maritime law enforcement. Alongside Kane and Johnson, Kristina Sorensen and Dany Garcia are attached as executive producers.
The development of Dive coincides with a broader strategic expansion of ABC’s existing crime franchises. The network is currently preparing The Rookie: North, a new spinoff starring Jay Ellis as Alex Holland. Official loglines confirm the series will take place in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Tacoma, Washington. The first season is expected to consist of 10 episodes and is scheduled for a 2027 premiere.
Viewers can also expect a heavy procedural block in late 2026. ABC has scheduled the premiere of 9-1-1 Season 10 and the second season of 9-1-1: Nashville for October 15, 2026. This back-to-back launch reinforces the network’s commitment to the emergency-response format pioneered by the franchise.
For fans of the flagship series, The Rookie Season 9 is currently slated for a midseason return in January 2027. This timeline ensures a steady rollout of crime-focused content as the network moves into its next development cycle with Dive and its regional spinoffs.
