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Twitter'Rescue Me' is back with the good, the bad and the b.s.
"Rescue Me" returns tonight and, I have to tell you, it's damn funny and yet sort of depressing at the same time.
The funny mostly comes from the dialogue between the firemen on the show, no surprise to anyone who's seen "Rescue Me" before. This is the only series on television where the male characters talk to one another the way guys actually talk in real life. Whether they're ragging on each other or just saying stupid b.s., it's pretty comical, because the writing is unapologetic and spot on.
At the same time, however, the premiere kind of depressed me. From the family dysfunction (though that can be pretty funny at times, too) to the fact that Tommy's father's funeral -- remember, he passed away at the ballpark during the show's last season finale? -- opens the year, the characters are dealing with a lot of resentment and anger and bitterness.
And of course, someone we've known for a long time will fall off the wagon in this first hour and when this person is found, he or she will be lamenting the fleeting, insignificant nature of life and the fact that nothing really means anything.
Totally awesome, no?
On top of that, as I told you long ago, one of the boys we dearly love will be diagnosed with cancer this season, most likely a result of the fumes he inhaled during post 9/11 clean up.
Now, don't get me wrong, there are definitely bright spots. Michael J. Fox has a guest star arc playing Janet's new boyfriend who just loves to bust Tommy's balls. Gina Gershon is still on the show playing Tommy's current lunatic love interest. Franco, Sean and Mike are going to attempt to open a business together. And Black Sean is falling in love with Tommy's daughter Colleen.
Tommy, of course, will likely fly into an uncontrollable fit of rage when he finds this out, but for now, everything is okay.
Tell me, will you give "Rescue Me" a shot tonight? I think you should, despite what I said about the whole depression thing. "RM" handles despondency better than any other series I've seen. The whole ride is worth it, so yeah, just watch.
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I never liked Denis Leary....until Rescue Me...it is a great show and Korbi,you are spot on about the conversations between the guys. They are very real...like guys talk....about nothing...or complete b.s.
It's back!
I am a "rescue" groopie since day one of the show. Dennis Leary is soooo hot in that show, even if he is severly disfunctional. The whole cast is so well put together, it's like they have been together forever.
I have been waiting (im)patiently for over a year. I will be at my TV when it starts, and recording it to the DVR as well so I can watch it again later. When "Rescue Me" is "on," it's one of the best shows ever, but even when it's not, it's still better than 70% of the dreck we see out there now. Here's hoping that this season is better than the last and shows us more of the firehouse.
The fifth season of "Rescue Me" premieres this week, and we're counting the minutes until Denis Leary and the crew are back. But it wasn't until recently that we realized we had a thing for TV firemen and didn't even know it. Check out these great TV firemen who've lit up our small screens over the years and see if you do too.
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yaya I gonna be watching, I didnt see last season but I have a good feeling about this one!! I hope Im not too lost...
Great cast, good chemistry-riveting like THIRD WATCH, x-files, ER, AND LOST. Incredible b.s. male crap interaction that is so bonding and important to keep emotional stability. The beauty of this show is we are given the chance to see the strengths and weaknesses of the wonderful imperfect men in this painful profession.
Fabulous work to all. I love it. Thank you.
I'm Canadian and also a huge Rescue Me fan, I had hoped it would somehow, somewhere show up in our listings as 'some' FX shows do, but I was sadly disappointed. I will eventually add Season Five to my collection of all of the previous seasons, I just wish I could join the fun now. I love the cast, Denis Leary is my fave. I'm just so happy to see the show back after such a long time.