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. I love the characters, the story lines, the settings, all of it. While it may not be the best thing onT.V. it’s worthy of another season. When I think of all the other junk on T.V., this is way better than a lot of it.
I used to love this show but the seasons ending was unbelievably horrific. Rush turned out to be complete weak jerk. He has an engagement ring in his pocket and tells her to find someone else. These writers should be fired. If renewed, I probably won’t watch next season.
“I used to love this show but the seasons ending was unbelievably horrific. Rush turned out to be complete weak jerk. He has an engagement ring in his pocket and tells her to find someone else. These writers should be fired. If renewed, I probably won’t watch next season.”
He told her to find someone else because he didn’t want to drag her into his screwed up life. He was doing her a favor.
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He told her to find someone else because he didn’t want to drag her into his screwed up life.
Love, Rush. DO NOT CANCEL!!!!
DONT CANCEL THE SHOW ITS AMAZING !!!!! WE MUST HAVE A SEASON TWO!!!!!
please keep…love it
Whaaaat?? Season 2, PLEASE!!!
Keep it – you can’t end the first season like that and leave us hanging. Not only that but no one wants to read a damn book these days so that’s not even an option:)
Love this show!
I love it. Do not cancel
This is an intriguing show – mostly great characters; good plot twists. Sure hope it gets renewed
Oh really? You must keep it. It’s an amazing show
I love this show. I think the writing is great and love the characters. The story lines and “doctor visits” are always so fascinating!
Please keep it
Great show, I would keep it…
Love, love, love this show!! DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!