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.
This is by far the best usa show I’ve ever seen. I used to love suits too but this show is so raw, not nearly as cheesy as every other show on usa lol.
Love the show!
Keep it! And keep Satisfaction as well. Both are better than anything on the networks. I am totally hooked on both shows. These shows will build an audience if given the chance. They are better than anything else USA has to offer. It would be a huge mistake to cancel them. Rush is an even more unique character than House, which got old because every episode followed the same formula. Both of these shows are fresh, unpredictable, and exciting!!
You simply MUST renew RUSH for Season Two!! What’s wonderful about RUSH is that the character of Rush lives in the grey area between doing things that are bad and things that are good… at the same time… as all human beings do. We are all imperfect but if the intention is good, that is the core of the soul. You have created a flawed human being who truly cares about the people in his life, but who sometimes makes stupid choices for himself. Let him be flawed. Don’t try to make him all good or all bad — as… Read more »
Let’s keep it!! I don’t want to see this wonderful, exciting show end.. It is a breath of fresh air!! You can’t leave us hanging like this..
Let’s KEEP IT !!! This is a fresh breath of a new concept with a fun character and how he learns to cope with daily life as a very talented doctor in a world that has shunned him due to his unusual techniques.
Keep it please. Such a great show!
Love the show. Best summer show of 2014. Please renew!
Rush is amazing ! First show I’ve been excited and looked forward to watching in a longtime . I couldnt wait for thurs. to come . I can’t believe there even questioning it ! Its best new drama ! Tom Ellis is an awesome very talented actor and should be getting an award for his weekly performances in this exciting new drama series. ! I also like Eve too. Cast Is great ! I love this show ! Also, got a friend hooked to. I’m looking forward to seeing season2 and if I dont it will be a big disappointment… Read more »
Keep RUSH!!!!!!
Please bring Rush back for a second season
I am totally crazy about this show ! I have been telling everybody to watch it ! Please please please keep this show going ! It keeps me at the edge of my seat the entire way through ! The cast is amazing ! Give it another try and I will NEVER miss a show and will make sure all my friends watch ! I will post on Facebook and entice ! After watching one show, you’re hooked ! I will ask everyone to share my Facebook post to get everyone to watch !!!!!
This is a great show with a new twist on the role of the doctor. Do not cancel this show. It would be a big mistake.
KEEP please@ Rush and Satisfaction ate amaxing!!! Haven’t been hooked like this in years!!! Love how they run 2x so I nrvet miss.
Like it. Just wonder why we don’t have any American actors to play these interesting doctors. The show is a bit overwrought and soap oper-ish, but fun. BTW, I am 72 years old.