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.
What a massive shame. This show was very good and I’m aware of many who feel the same. We’ve all been wondering if it was coming back because there were only five episodes on on demand. Poor decision as far as we are concerned. I haven’t felt so strongly about a cancled show since Star Trek.
This show is great! Cancelling it would be a huge mistake.
I love love love this show can’t wait for season 2!!!!
Great story lines. Would have liked to see at least one more season of great acting.
Just caught up “On Demand”. Thought it was good series hate to see it cancelled. I liked the Glades as well. My tastes are the kiss of death.
Great show, sorry to see it go.
Please bring Rush back for season 2. My husband and I look forward to this show each week. By far one of my favorites in a long time!!!!
Darn it!!!!! I loved Rush!!!! Please give it another chance. I have many friends who watch and love Rush!!! Fix this please!!!!
Dont Cancel It!!! Its a really great show!! One Of my Fav.!
This show is excellent. I absolutely hope it gets renewed for a second season.
This show is excellent. Please renew for a second season.
Love this show! I hope it does not get cancelled. One of the best new shows for the season!
Love the show!! Please keep it I work a lot so can’t watch it when it aires but I watch it on on Demand.
Great show! The season finale was crazy!
Thiers should definitely be a second season of rush and satisfaction love them both
I’m in the medical field an these med scenes are pretty close to real. The finale was filled with so much I would really want to see where it goes. Love the cast and the writng. I say keep it on . Those I have turned on to it really like it too.