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.
Please don’t cancel Rush. I love the complex character of Dr. Rush and would like to see where the writers would go with his character for season 2, especially his relationship with his father. It’s one of the better shows on USA.
We love his character. He plays it well. Leaves us anxiously waiting for the next episode.
A fabulous well-acted show that deserves another season!! Please renew it!
I love love love this show, hopefully the series will come back-I’m dyin to see what happened. What a cliff hanger! Thought I’d also mention that myself and a group of women would get together every week just to watch (ages 37-59). Please reconsider it’s popularity.
Renew Rush! It’s awesone !!!
Love love this show!!! Please don’t cancel !!!
Tom Ellis is a great actor! I looked forward weekly to this show!! Great character development with Dr. Will Rush and all other characters! Heart broken for Sarah and him on season finale! Season 2 please! Maybe more advertising about show will raise awareness that this great tv show exists!!
Keep the show, I think the characters are great. Do not cancel.
Please renew Rush! Way better than royal pains!!!
I love this Series.. Great show… I am having a great expectation to see the next episode… I like to see the RUSH back. Please do not cancel it. Bring back RUSH.. This is my favorite series from all… Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Don’t cancel it
Love this show
Rush is a great show, please bring it back.
This is a great show on a bad night. If USA paired it with a better show on a different night, I think it could gain viewers.
I liked this show-only viewed last two episodes, unfortunately. I would love for it to continue. I’m 68 years old.
I love this show, please please renew it.
Great Show – wonderful characters – innovative scripts & story line – what’s not to Love?
Bring back RUSH for another season!