Latest reviews about Rescue Me

patae says "great acting, great characters with many flaws" about Rescue Me

patae — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:32:03 GMT

Rescue me is a wonderful show with great acting. The characters in the firehouse and the women they love are so flawed and yet form a group of people that need each other. The comedy in this show is fresh and rewarding to watch. The main character of course has the most story lines but the crew att he firehouse is what keeps it fresh.

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crazedmom says "Amazing and heart pounding" about Rescue Me

crazedmom — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:38:02 GMT

There is not enough words that can describe Rescue Me other than Fantastic and you have been missed the past year and a half. The addition of Micheal J Fox to the cast is going to even make this a better season than before.

The eclectic mix of actors and their characters they play are amazing. Even though we know that Tommy Gavin is selfish he is also with heart this is the best work that Denis Leary has ever done.

When watching it, have a tissue because there are the moments where you feel such heaviness in your heart and can actually imagine yourself there when they share stories of firefighting, brothers and 9-11.

Please listen to the Tv ratings it is not for children and nor should be spoken in their prescence.

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MikeMaroon says "Meet Tommy Gavin. He can save anyone but himself." about Rescue Me

MikeMaroon — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:20:20 GMT

I will go on record as a Denis Leary fan. I loved his last TV series, the too short lived The Job, which appeared for one measly season on ABC in 2001-2002. That show, about a burned out NYC cop, was a comedy that just didn't suit everyone's tastes. Leary's is an acerbic wit and doesn't appeal to all, even though his observations are usually spot on. In fact, he can be so acid-tongued, folks are often surprised to learn he is a family man. So, after strong initial ratings, The Job fell into ratings hell and ABC quickly abandoned it. Luckily for us, a couple years later the folks at FX picked up a new series created by Leary and Peter Tolan, Rescue Me.

Rescue Me is the story of a New York City firehouse, the characters who inhabit it and their families in the aftermath of 9/11. The central focus of the series is our own Tommy Gavin (Leary). He sees dead people. Or, he used to, until they abandoned him. And that's the least of his problems. Tommy's cousin, Jimmy Keefe,...

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PAULPRO says "Brilliant!" about Rescue Me

PAULPRO — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:47:46 GMT

I watch very few television shows because most are pointless, poorly written and overall stupid. Rescue Me is none of the above. in fact, it is brilliant! I look forward to each new episode. The program goes from serious to humorous in a flash. It is believable. For example, in the April 14 program, witness John Scurti's and Denis Leary's comments about 9-11 to the visiting French writer. Outstanding! Both nailed it. If you are sensitive about your children's television content, this is not the program for you. It is for ADULTS with adult content and language. If you want a program with real language, real life situations and fantastic story lines, Rescue Me is for you.

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asheymommy says "It is good but sometimes goes too far!" about Rescue Me

asheymommy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:21:12 GMT

We watch this show faithfully but some story lines just go way over the top. It is still funny and dramatic....

turzanator says "All & more that you could want in a TV show." about Rescue Me

turzanator — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:01:26 GMT

Dennis Leary is FANTASTIC in Rescue Me - it has everything I want in a TV show...realism, drama, suspense, comedy. One of the best TV shows ever produced....

this2shallpass19 says "Everything I want in a TV show: funny, dramatic and realistic." about Rescue Me

this2shallpass19 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:09:10 GMT

After watching about three seasons of Rescue Me commercials, I finally decided to watch an actual episode. To my delight and dismay, it was one of the best shows I had ever seen and tragically, it was the season finale.

The season finale was so good I went straight to Blockbuster online and rented all three seasons so I could catch up in time to watch season 4 when it aired live on TV the next season.

The reason why Rescue Me is one of the best shows I have ever seen is because for one, the characters are perfect. They are realistic people handling realistic problems in life. They are firefighters in New York City that endure traumatic, sad, and funny perils both on the job and at home in their personal lives. Their language is profane, their sense of humor is caustic and their jokes are dirty. The show is definitely not for everyone. I don't know what I will do if/and or when it goes off the air.

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red5293 says "Best show on tv" about Rescue Me

red5293 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:42:29 GMT

I love, love, love Resue Me. I started watching in the middle of second season and I was hooked. I was starting to get worried that it wasn't coming back for the 2008/2009 season because of the writers strike but leave it to them to come out with the mini episodes to keep me hooked until I can get my full hour fix. The story lines and plot twists are incredible and from someone who has family involved in the fire departments around the U.S. it really shows a lot of realistic things. If you haven't watched it - you have to give it a chance - you will be hooked....

firefighteremt3100 says "4 Seasons and Still Going Strong! Great Character Plots" about Rescue Me

firefighteremt3100 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:21:42 GMT

This show has been around for 4 seasons and is still going strong. If you have noticed TV the last, probably 5 to 10 years, you'll notice a lot of shows don't make it past 1 or 2 seasons. If your one who doesn't tolerate foul language and some crude/lewd behavior, then this show probably isn't for you. However, if you are into something that is more true-to-life than you should find this show very addicting. I'm also a firefighter so it's nice to see shows that have a realistic quality to it. What I mean is, they don't show this big explosion that you know would never be possible. The effects and whatnot are pretty accurate. Not always the case in todays television. The storyline follows the life of Tommy Gavin (Dennis Leary), a New York Firefighter and his struggle after 9/11. There are some pretty interesting twists and turns along the way that the story takes. Different characters that come into his life, intercations are at times comical. I would expect nothing less but a lot of comic......

wal1516 says "A SHOW NOT TO MISS" about Rescue Me

wal1516 — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:11:27 GMT

I have been watching tommy gavin since day one. No regrets here. I get to see a side to firemen that i never have. I do give them credit and respect for the jobs that they do. Watching dennis leary has given me a whole new prospective on the responsiblities that they have to deal with. This show has is all laughs, action, suspense at times and of course the sorrow. The death of his son was so heart crushing. watching him deal with the death just tore at your heart. I am also sorry that they have let the captain go. He is surely missed. I just wished they wouldn't have killed him off. But the show does go on. Uncle teddy is a blast. Who doesn't have a uncle teddy somewhere down in their family line?? Next to the shield rescue me is my all time favorites...i could watch it over and over no problem. I just can't believe everyone doesn't watch this

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suenkids says "Wow - this show is outrageous and great at the same time." about Rescue Me

suenkids — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:10:53 GMT

This show is so shocking every time I watch it. I just can't believe Tommy Gavin still gets the girls. It amazes me how they seem to just latch to him and he treats them so horrible.
I love how Franco has developed a friendship with his ex-girlfriends brother. It's nice to seem him show empathy and concern for someone.
The whole gang on this show is hysterical. I can't believe their antics and outcomes. It is a funny, but outrageous hour of television....