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Rescue Me

2004·Show
93Episodes in7Seasons·TV-MA
84
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

They save us, but who saves them?

The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
Trauma DramaPost-9/11 GriefBlue Collar RealismToxic Masculinity CritiqueAddiction NarrativeBrotherhood BondsPsychological DescentNYFD CultureRaw Emotional Intensity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rescue Me

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Where can I stream Rescue Me legally?

Rescue Me is included with a subscription to Netflix and Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rescue Me worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rescue Me rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Rescue Me have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 93 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rescue Me?

Critics87
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Rescue Me much the same way.

When did Rescue Me air?

It ran from 2004 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Rescue Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rescue Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rescue Me in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rescue Me use?

Bolivian Army CliffhangerCliffhangerOff the WagonOne-Word TitleDue to the DeadBig Damn HeroesDa ChiefBigger Is Better in BedSuspiciously Specific DenialBig, Screwed-Up FamilyAll Just a DreamReal Song Theme Tuneand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Rescue Me, including Bolivian Army Cliffhanger, Cliffhanger, Off the Wagon.