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.
Love it! Best show on TV!! Keep it!
KEEP IT!!! Rush is such a great show…I love tthe characters and storyline!!
I really like this show n the characters. A little different kind of Dr. show n the leading role played by a very appealing Tim Ellis. Renew!!!!!!!!!
Love the show. Terrific please renew for another season
I just happened to be channel surfing last week while out of town, and I stumbled across Rush and Satisfaction. I LOVE THEM!! I watched Rush again tonight, knowing it was the season finale, and I only wish I had watch it the whole time. Maybe I can find it On Demand. At any rate, I hope it has Season 2!!
First, I am a huge “BREAKING BAD” fan and I judge all other shows against “BREAKING BAD”. And the season finale of “RUSH” was fantastic. If the writing can continue to develop and grow this show has a great chance to be very memorable. To the execs at USA, give RUSH another year.
Keep it! It’s very addicting!
I would keep it. I think it’s a good show, and besides it is better then all the realty crap that seems to be taking over the television networks these days
I love Rush. I sure hope it gets renewed.
Love the show, keep it.
I am a “BREAKING BAD” fan and I judge other shows against “BREAKING BAD”. And the season finale of RUSH was fantastic. If the writers can keep up the good work this show has got a shot at being very memorable. USA NETWORK give “RUSH” another year to grow and build. You wont be sorry!
One of the only shows my husband will watch with me! Love it
Keep the show I love it
I would def renew give it a 2nd season and let it try to get the audience attention I think it has potential
Please renew. Very good show. Rush is a very complex guy. Great characters.