There’s been no shortage of TV shows about doctors who have lots of problems. Some are ratings hits while others are cancelled after only one season. How’s Rush on USA Network been doing? Will it get a second season?
Rush revolves around a talented and handsome physician (Tom Ellis) who had it all — but then lost it in one fateful night. Six years later, he’s a private doctor who treats less-than-squeaky-clean clientele in Los Angeles. The rest of the cast includes Harry Hamlin, Larenz Tate, Odette Annable, and Sarah Habel.
Launching in mid-July, the first episode of Rush attracted 1.7 million viewers with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. It wasn’t an impressive start for a scripted show on USA.
For the episodes that followed, the numbers have bounced all around — up and down like a ping-pong ball. Last week’s installment hit series highs while the previous week hit new series lows. It’s difficult to explain but, when the ratings get this low, it doesn’t take many Nielsen viewers to watch or not watch a show to cause a dramatic shift in the ratings. Still, it is unusual.
Like Satisfaction, Rush has very poor ratings — even when compared to the rest of USA’s ailing scripted series. It seems very likely that USA will cancel Rush but, given the cable channel’s current situation, it could easily go either way.
But, what do you think? Do you like the RushTV show on USA? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew it for a second season?
10/2 update: USA has cancelled Rush after one season of 10 episodes.
I love the show Rush,a nd Tom Ellis who can also do comedy. Keep himUS!! Like bumberbatch.
Love this show and never missed an episode. Very different from other doctor shows. The cast, everyone, is amazing and perfect in their roles. Tom Ellis is so compelling as a person who is conflicted but yet has a heart of gold. Finale lived up to the hype and I will be rewatching the episodes again. DON’T CANCEL THIS AMAZING SHOW.
Love it – renew!!!!
I am getting really tired of vesting my time into new shows and then having to sit on pins and needles to see if they will be renewed or not. PLEASE RENEW RUSH for a second season!!! To coin a phrase it is a BREATH F FRESH AIR in the myriad of blatantly inane “reality” series fare showing on TV now. I really enjoy this show.
I am all the way in Jamaica and I am so in love with the series
Keeper for sure
Leave Rush on!!!!!! It’s my favorite Thursday night show.
We need Season 2! Rush is a complex character and as the series proceeded you began to see the many facets to his personality. I can totally empathize with his life! Please bring back the show! I want to see more!
great series
Rush is the MD version of Hank Moody. Loved Californication, love Rush. The show seems just different enough to not call it a rip- off. I think they’d definitely build a following and I’m personally looking forward to season two.
Under NO circumstances should Rush be cancelled. It would be a Rush to bad judgment and prevent people fro Rushing to their TVs on a Thursday night. It would definitely cause me to Rush to another channel.
Season 2 – Writers – Ready -Set – Rush!!!
Such a great show! Please renew it. My husband and I are both obsessed with it too.
Love the show pls don’t cancel, I am finding better shows on USA than any other channel and i am a 62 yr old women, maybe have Nielsen check our demographic.
I’M WITH YOU!!!!! YOU HEAR THAT NIELSEN?????
Keep “Rush”! It’s a fascinating show, and the last episode has me salivating for more! I need to know what direction Will ends up taking his life, or what fate has in store for him. We absolutely need another season!
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, cancel Rush – I can’t wait until Thursday night – its probably one of the best shows on TV right now. Believe me, most of the other nights there is nothing worth watching on network or any other channels. I look forward to Rush – he’s a great doctor, a little unorthodox, but great. Just because I don’t have one of those Nielson boxes means I don’t get counted on what people are watching. I know lots of people who think this show is fantastic. Do not cancel it.
OMG! I love both Satisfaction and Rush. They are the best on tv right now. The actors are so awesome. I’m so upset that I just saw the last episode of Rush! Please don’t cancel either of these! I love Neil on Satisfaction and Will on Rush! I’m in love!!! If someone says they don’t like it then I believe they didn’t give the programs a chance.!! Really, try them out, you will be addicted!