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.
Tom Ellis is sooooo sexy!
Keep it!!!!!!!!!!
Please keep Rush. It’s intriguing and the characters are really interesting. I really want to see how things progress
Definitely renew
Please keep this highly interesting and different show; completely different from other medical dramas.
Keep it
We love rush!!! Its nothing like it on t.v. ..go rush!!!! 😉
Every show I like they seem to want to cancel it. Longmire, now Rush; cancel Big Brother or the Honey BooBoo would be a lot better off/
We love this show rush me n my boo…honestly there is nothing like rush…go rush!!!! 😉
Please I need season 2! I love the show! Give it a chance! Its better than all that scripted reality tv on other networks. Keep Rush!!!!
DO NOT CANCEL RUSH. This is my favorite show since Breaking Bad, it would be a shame to cancel this show, next season the ratings will pick up for sure with some good advertising. If USA gets rid if Rush I will have no reason to watch this channel. BBR: Bring Back Rush
The Characters are Delightful & Strong. Tom Ellis portrayal of Rush is excellent. Larenz Tate portrayal of Rush’s side kick is so believable. I just got into it. And now that JP is Alive I need another season, just to see his demise.
Why do you think JP is alive? It looked like he died last night.
Love it. My fiancé and I are hoping for a 2nd season.
I’ve enjoyed the show this season, but I can’t help but feel like it’s a regurgitated version of House without the limp.
The Characters are Delightful & Strong. Tom Ellis portrayal of Rush is excellent. Larenz Tate portrayal of Rush’s side kick is so believable. I just got into it. And now that JP is Alive I need another season, just to see his dismiss.