Been awhile since I wrote about a TV show. The premiere of Rescue Me has inspired me to write about television, at least for the moment. The show premiered this past Wednesday, and I had been looking forward to seeing it, as it marked the return of Denis Leary to the small screen.
For those of you who haven't heard of it, or don't get FX, Rescue Me is about ladder 62 of the FDNY. Leary plays Tommy, a soon to be divorced, semi-recovered alcoholic father who talks to his dead cousin while saving others. I must say, I was very impressed with the premiere episode, it introduced the primaries and gave us incite to what makes them tick, and gives us an idea of what to expect from the show. In the tradition of other recent cable television hits, like The Shield and Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me is peppered with some foul language, adult situations, and a touch of nudity. None of it seemed gratuitous, it added a touch of realism to the show without just being there for the shock value.
This is a labor of love for Leary, who lost friends in the 9/11 tragedy and has done a lot of charity work. I am not positive, but I believe he was really pushing for this show so he could a sort of tribute to those we have lost.
I was impressed with this pilot episode, and hope the future episodes continue to get better. Over the course of this initial airing we learn that Tommy is on the verge of divorce, although one gets the impression that he is still in love with his wife, he is sharing custody of their three children, he has conversations with his dead cousin, who was also a firefighter, and he is drinking again after 14 months of being sober. Not to mention, answering fire calls where other people's lives are on the line. We are also introduced to his wife and her boyfriend, and the menagerie of co-firefighters at the station, from rookies on up to seasoned vets with health concerns.
It looks like the creative team really cares for the material and have assembled a good cast to deliver it. Looking forward to next week.
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