25 reviews
I live in USA so I had never seen this series. I am suffering from a. Chronic illness so unfortunately TV is my only vice since I'm pretty much house bound now. Anyway I've watched all USA shows and fell in love with British but have stumbled upon some great Aussie or New Zealand shows that most Americans don't know. This is one of those! Unfortunately I really had to search to even find it season 1 is on Prime but season 2,3 are not on any streaming service when doing a search on Roku I finally kept at it and found season 2,3 available on you tube the quality of picture isn't as good but better than no one else picking up streaming rights. It's a great show another great one is Rush, I found it streaming free on Tubi.
- selah-90783
- Jul 22, 2019
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This started out such a great show!! Great characters, great situations, love the theme song which absolutely fits the show. Season 1 and Season 2 kept you wanting more.
Unfortunately, by the end of the 2nd season, the producers decided to start focusing mainly on the characters, making them too impulsive, reckless, and so caught up in their personal lives they could barely function. Instead of keeping the reality of life front and center, troubled souls got slaps on the wrists, bar invites, and more exciting plots to show their foolish need for another adrenaline rush.
The 3rd and last season almost abandoned the whole premise of the show -- Rescue. Almost every episode was predictable and flat. I wish I hadn't wanted it to end, because it started out So Well, but by Episode 22, I was done.
- clww-97067
- Jun 29, 2020
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Too bad this won't happen until possibly 2012. The first two seasons production was only 13 episodes each. Season 3 was just announced and will yield 22 episodes. With 48 in the can maybe we'll see this in the U.S and U.K. Is shown on Channel 9 Australia. You can watch some episodes on You Tube though. It's worth watching even with the splitting of each episodes into 5 or 6 parts as is the custom with You Tube. This show is filmed in, and around Sydney. The program is produced by Southern Star Entertainment with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. The high energy action drama series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialize in unique rescue operations. The only recognizable one of the cast of stars to U.S. and U.K. viewers would be Gigi Edgely, (Chiana) of Farscape fame. Give it a go, you'll like the wonderful photography of outdoor down under.
I love the acting the scenery filming is awesome I just found this show and I'm so excited at looks like it's well worth my time and I read there going to be some other seasons I will be watching all of them this is an excellent show
- robinnation1
- Jul 23, 2019
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'Rescue Special Ops' is an Australian drama series, that centers around a Sydney based Special Operations rescue unit who are trained paramedics, abseil off buildings and consistently find themselves in high risk situations to help save their patients.
The team features a core unit of characters throughout the duration of the series. Dean Gallagher is the unit team leader and his team consists of his brother Chase, love interest Lara and friends Heidi and Jordan. Peter Phelps' character Vince and Libby Tanner's Michelle are in management positions and often assist from the office, however they sometimes also visit the site of the emergencies. Over the course of the series a few other characters also join the group.
Rescue is relatively fast paced with each episode centering on a different location and story often involving secrets that have lead to the accidents. The stunt work is well done and the special effects are relatively believable. However some viewers will find frustration at some situations that seem a little too neat, or resolved 'just in time'. I also found that the characters were a bit undeveloped and inconsistent and throughout the course of the three seasons I felt like I didn't learn that much about who they really were.
Overall, Rescue is an enjoyable and at times edge of your seat watch. It has encouraged me to watch more shows of a similar genre. Throughout the action there are moments of friendship, romance and multiple locations showcasing the beauty of New South Wales. An interesting watch.
The team features a core unit of characters throughout the duration of the series. Dean Gallagher is the unit team leader and his team consists of his brother Chase, love interest Lara and friends Heidi and Jordan. Peter Phelps' character Vince and Libby Tanner's Michelle are in management positions and often assist from the office, however they sometimes also visit the site of the emergencies. Over the course of the series a few other characters also join the group.
Rescue is relatively fast paced with each episode centering on a different location and story often involving secrets that have lead to the accidents. The stunt work is well done and the special effects are relatively believable. However some viewers will find frustration at some situations that seem a little too neat, or resolved 'just in time'. I also found that the characters were a bit undeveloped and inconsistent and throughout the course of the three seasons I felt like I didn't learn that much about who they really were.
Overall, Rescue is an enjoyable and at times edge of your seat watch. It has encouraged me to watch more shows of a similar genre. Throughout the action there are moments of friendship, romance and multiple locations showcasing the beauty of New South Wales. An interesting watch.
- aussiekiwitvlover
- Jul 19, 2023
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Found this on Amazon Prime and decided to give it a shot. I was quickly impressed with the authenticity of the rescue methods and realism, even though the show is 10 years old. The characters are believable but with just enough drama to keep things interesting and fluid. I enjoyed having Sydney and surrounding areas literally brought into my living room as many of the locations were real, including areas where they referenced lat/longs - Google Maps is great for that! I do regret this only lasted for three seasons and can't find out why it ended so soon.
- sonrisaparatu
- Jun 10, 2022
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- Konstanze-allsopp
- May 16, 2016
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Enjoyed watching the show. All 3 seasons were easy to watch and entertaining. If your someone who picks out unbelievable acts in first responder shows then don't watch but if your someone who respects the shows for what they try to honor and enjoy the character interaction, then this show is for you. Most of the characters are easy to like and though some of the stories are frustrating, the acting is good and overall the series is a good one. If this an example of Australian TV, I will look for more to watch.
I'm not sure what other people are seeing in this show, the acting is passable, but the storylines are just ridiculous. This 'team' just goes off on a tangent in every episode and it's gotten worse with each season. Nobody follows instructions, they just swan off from whatever rescue they're supposed to be working. The chain of command is hopeless, and in all honesty probably eighty percent of the people they're rescuing are, quite frankly, too stupid to live. A total waste of time.
- aussiewombats-28252
- Apr 2, 2020
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I am almost done with season 3 and I am wishing there were 3 more seasons. and ":Get a little dirty" is the best TV theme song ever!!!
- donwichman-21094
- Jun 28, 2020
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I just got done binge watching all 3 season. The only thing I did not like was the end of the last episode. Left WAY too many questions. This show and even the music was GREAT. Wish they had made MANY more seasons.
- scoots-68461
- Jun 21, 2020
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Love the series only complaint is, Dean over steps the line sleeping with victims, and Lara is just a pain in the ass. Seems like she has a crush on Dean, and is too into his private life. She takes unnecessary risks and doesn't listen well to orders.
- valstone52
- Oct 23, 2020
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Lara is very childish, over steps the rules and puts herself and others at risk. She likes Dean in his bu way too much, engaged to Hamish and marries him, but still flirts with others. None of these people act professional. Even the boss having sex on her desk.
- valstone52
- Dec 6, 2020
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- b-novak-617-66094
- Sep 18, 2022
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Season one was good, season 2 started off where season 1 ended but started to slip, season 3 became a total slop opera. Big disappointment. There's a lot of Aussie shows that are good but this one lost me.
- jimvandemoter-50236
- Jan 1, 2021
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I'm from the US and think the best part of streaming tv is the international shows, particularly Australian ones, I would never had a chance to watch. The cast is great and the cinematography really highlights the beauty of Australia. The chemistry between the characters made their bonds very believable as a team and there was pretty good romantic chemistry amongst several couples as well (no spoilers). Libby Tanner is a particular favorite of mine ever since I saw her in All Saints.
I'm sorry it was only three seasons but I'll be looking for this cast in whatever I binge next. I highly recommend this show if you like action!
I'm sorry it was only three seasons but I'll be looking for this cast in whatever I binge next. I highly recommend this show if you like action!
- shannonmoore-48352
- Dec 31, 2023
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I live in the US and had never heard of this series before finding it on Freevee not long ago (15 years after it aired!). It only caught my attention because I'm a big Farscape fan and Gigi Edgley is in it. So I watched the first episode and was immediately drawn in and am halfway through season one.
It doesn't rise to the level of a binge watch but it's an entertaining and fast paced series that brings to mind some of the good old shows from the US like Emergency, back was TV was simpler and just tried to be entertaining. It does have some drawbacks, it's obviously shot on a limited budget; just watched an episode about two boats crashing into one another and they didn't show the actual accident because obviously that would have cost too much money. But the show is well enough written and acted to overcome that. It also does pretty well with the characters and their interaction though again, with some drawbacks; Les Hill's character is pretty unlikable and basically a bit of a jerk and since he's one of the main characters that gets grating at times. Some of the other characters do stupid things from time to time as well but that's in any show you watch. And Edgley and Katherine Hicks provide very nice eye candy but aren't there just for that, both are also interesting and well developed characters who mesh well into the story lines. Edgley's character can be a bit over the top at times and I don't know why they decided to have her be engaged to someone when there's such obvious sexual tension between her and Hill's character, at times it puts her character in a less than admirable light.
Over all though it's a fast moving and entertaining series that I'm wishing now had more seasons for me to watch. And being from the US it's interesting to see New South Wales Australia which looks beautiful. Unfortunately I doubt I'll ever see it in person; 18+ hour plane ride and all....
If you're looking for a good old fashioned procedural about first responders that goes light on agenda's and politics and ideologies this is the series for you.
It doesn't rise to the level of a binge watch but it's an entertaining and fast paced series that brings to mind some of the good old shows from the US like Emergency, back was TV was simpler and just tried to be entertaining. It does have some drawbacks, it's obviously shot on a limited budget; just watched an episode about two boats crashing into one another and they didn't show the actual accident because obviously that would have cost too much money. But the show is well enough written and acted to overcome that. It also does pretty well with the characters and their interaction though again, with some drawbacks; Les Hill's character is pretty unlikable and basically a bit of a jerk and since he's one of the main characters that gets grating at times. Some of the other characters do stupid things from time to time as well but that's in any show you watch. And Edgley and Katherine Hicks provide very nice eye candy but aren't there just for that, both are also interesting and well developed characters who mesh well into the story lines. Edgley's character can be a bit over the top at times and I don't know why they decided to have her be engaged to someone when there's such obvious sexual tension between her and Hill's character, at times it puts her character in a less than admirable light.
Over all though it's a fast moving and entertaining series that I'm wishing now had more seasons for me to watch. And being from the US it's interesting to see New South Wales Australia which looks beautiful. Unfortunately I doubt I'll ever see it in person; 18+ hour plane ride and all....
If you're looking for a good old fashioned procedural about first responders that goes light on agenda's and politics and ideologies this is the series for you.
The first season started out perfectly good,rescues where on point,worked as a team and by rescue policy,everyone played their rolls ,no one stepped out,but the 2nd season is where the writers started losing their way,no clue where to go with the or the characters, it seemed as if there was no consultants on the show,absolutely started showing how clueless the team is,and then the third season was a disaster from go,don't know who thought that rescue had say in extreme circumstances,but when you watch you will see why this sho got canned,3rd season was ameture writing time,we guys ruined what could've been an excellent series.
- gabor-31517
- Jul 31, 2024
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I actually don't mind the acting and the broader story. But what just floors me is at the beginning of every show is a situation that is presented to give way to a rescue. They're just plain stupid scenarios. And then compounded worse by another unrealistic predicament.
Boring, unwatchable dialogue. Pretty routine procedural "rescue" EMT- emergency- like many USA Brit shows. BUT it really is awful. this is more about personalities than any action. As to the leads, personalities are just a little too cutesy- the guy who seems the lead male, on screen the most, not alpha enough for my tastes- I am supposed to be engaged, right. seething undertone of sexual tension, unfulfilled, a bit cliché. the Aussie accents- or is the voices, begin to grate on me. I hate the theme opening song(s). Situations, routine, but fit the format. If you are 10, or want something to distract you while you do other things. It actually gets worse. how can it be this annoying.
- braquecubism
- Sep 16, 2019
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The first two seasons were good. Good storylines revolving around the rescues, while also touching on the crews' personal life. There was a nice balance between the two, and the rescue scenes were fairly believeable. Exactly what I expect from Aussie TV - a good show. But season 3? WTH happened? They took a really good show and Americanized it. Rescues became multipart rescues with tons of things going wrong, and someone dying pretty much every episode. More focus on sex scenes, less on quality writing. Honestly, given the death rate in season 3, I wouldn't want this crew trying to rescue me. I live in the US, but there's a reason I watch Aussie, New Zealand and UK shows over US shows - much better writing, more focus on plot, good characters with good chemistry. The producers and writers ruined this show when they flipped to the typical boring US format. Seasons 1 & 2 are worth watching. Skip season 3 (final season) and find something else to watch.
One bright note was the guest stars. There were a lot of familiar faces from other Aussie shows.
One bright note was the guest stars. There were a lot of familiar faces from other Aussie shows.
This show is about who is sleeping with who this episode. The situations they are involved in are not realistic and the acting is second rate. I don't believe the characters and their characters. It's just bad everything. There's no chemistry between the characters. The scripts are predictable and don't make sense most of the time. Why is upper management always trying to screw with the workers even when they are new to the job. Everyone is out to out do or destroy other members of the team. This show is more about the sex lives of the characters then the rescuers they are supposed to be depicting. Not really in any way..