Rush(2008 TV series)
| Rush | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Police procedural |
| Created by | John Edwards Christopher Lee |
| Starring | Rodger Corser Callan Mulvey Claire van der Boom Josef Ber Nicole da Silva Ashley Zukerman Jolene Anderson Kevin Hofbauer Antony Starr Samuel Johnson Catherine McClements |
| Composer | Stephen Rae |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 4 |
| No.of episodes | 70(list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Melbourne,Victoria,Australia |
| Editor | Rodrigo Balart |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Southern Star Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Network Ten |
| Release | 2 September 2008– 17 November 2011 |
Rushis an Australian television police drama that first screened onNetwork Tenin September 2008.[1]Set inMelbourne, Victoria,it focuses on the members of a Police Tactical Response team. It is produced byJohn Edwardsand Mimi Butler forEndemol Australia,which was branded as the Southern Star Group during production of the series.
In late October 2011, text phrasing on the cover art ofEntertainment One's DVD release of the fourth series first indicatedRushwould not return for another series, meaningseries fourwould be its last.[2]Soon after, the production company, known at the time as theSouthern Star Groupconfirmed withTV Tonightthat a fifth series had not been commissioned.Network Tendid not issue any press releases stating the wrapping up ofRush.Executive Producer of Drama and Production atNetwork Ten,Rick Maier, issued a statement on the show's officialFacebookpage: "While we don't discount a return series, it is not on the cards at this stage – but we do intend to finish season four with a bang, literally."[3]
Plot[edit]
Rushfollows the lives of members of the prestigious Tactical Response team (TR), which is based on the real lifeVictoria PoliceCritical Incident Response Team,a highly mobile unit that fills the operational gap between general duties police and theSWAT-likeSpecial Operations Group.The team is seen responding to violent incidents such as carjackings, suicides and armed offences.
Most of the episodes involve at least one main plot, with one or two smaller subplots throughout each episode. In some cases, they will focus on one plot, while the personal lives tend to fall into the form of smaller subplots that span over a number of episodes. Usually the team is divided into two, one team per case, with the team taking the minor subplot meeting up with the major team at some stage throughout the episode. The usual six-person team is split between two vehicles known as TR01 and TR02.
In series four, the composition of the plot was revamped with only one large and extensivearcfeatured throughout the 13 episodes, as opposed to the story-line structure of prior series.[4]
Production[edit]
The pilot forRush,originally titledRapid Response,was filmed in 2004 and based on an earlierPolice Rescuescript.[5]The pilot featured several characters and cast who did not return for the series, includingMatthew Le Nevez,Libby TannerandCorinne Grant.The series was initially rejected but years later was picked up for production when the2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strikeaffected Ten's imported shows.[6]
Sergeant Dominic "Dom" Wales, played byJosef Ber,was originally scripted to be killed in the first season, however during production Van der Boom asked to be released. Her US working visa had been approved and being a "Residency Visa", required her to move to the US. As such, the character of Grace was killed off instead.[7]Jolene Andersonjoined the cast for the second series, from 16 July 2009.[8][9]The series is filmed in Victoria in both regional and metropolitan areas.
A third season of Rush was announced by Channel Ten on 25 September 2009. It premiered in the time-slot of 8:30pm on 22 July 2010.[10]
A thirteen-episode fourth season was confirmed by Channel Ten's Executive Producer of Drama and Production, Rick Maier on 12 November 2010. He stated "Rush continues to deliver great stories, great stunts and some of the best performances on TV".[11]Filming for the fourth season began on 6 May 2011.[12]
Cast[edit]
Main cast[edit]
| Actor/actress | Character | Rank | Past rank/s | Tenure | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger Corser | Lawson Blake | Senior Sergeant | 2008–2011 | 01–70 | |
| Callan Mulvey | Brendan 'Josh' Joshua | Sergeant | 2008–2011 | 01–70 | |
| Claire van der Boom | Grace Barry | Senior Constable | 2008 | 01–11 | |
| Josef Ber | Dominic Wales | Sergeant | 2008–2010 | 01–51 | |
| Nicole da Silva | Stella Dagostino | Senior Constable | Constable | 2008–2011 | 01–70 |
| Ashley Zukerman | Michael Sandrelli | Senior Constable | Constable | 2008–2011 | 01-65 |
| Samuel Johnson | Leon Broznic | Intelligence Officer | 2008–2011 | 01-70 | |
| Catherine McClements | Kerry Vincent | Superintendent | Inspector | 2008–2011 | 01-70 |
| Jolene Anderson | Shannon Henry | Sergeant | Senior Constable | 2009–2011 | 14–70 |
| Luke Arnold | Elliot Ryan | Constable | 2009 | 34–35 | |
| Kevin Hofbauer | Christian Tapu | Constable | 2010–2011 | 36–70 | |
| Antony Starr | Charlie Lewis | Senior Sergeant | 2011 | 58–70 |
Guest cast[edit]
- Camille Keenanas Audrey Khoo; police intelligence officer (Series 3; 15 episodes)
- Jane Allsopas Tash Button; love interest of Brendan Joshua (Series 3–4; 12 episodes)
- Emily Wheatonas Amber Cushing; niece and assistant of Leon Broznic (Series 4; 9 episodes)
- Elena Mandalisas Anna Vargis; police minister (Series 4; 8 episodes)
- Asher Keddieas Jacinta Burns; journalist and love interest of Lawson Blake (Series 2; 7 episodes)
- Ella-Rose Shenmanas Minka Button; daughter of Tash Button (Series 3–4; 6 episodes)
- Todd MacDonaldas Connor Barry; husband of Grace Barry (Series 1; 6 episodes)
- Nathaniel Deanas Andrew Kronin; career criminal and nemesis of Lawson Blake (Series 2–3; 5 episodes)
- Paul Irelandas Boyd Kemper; brother of hit-and-run victim and love interest of Kerry Vincent (Series 2; 5 episodes)
- Ian Meadowsas James Vincent; drug addict and son of Kerry Vincent (Series 3–4; 5 episodes)
- Maia Thomasas Sandrine Wales; wife of Dominic Wales (Series 1–2; 4 episodes)
- Kate Jenkinsonas Nina Wise; love interest of Leon Broznic (Series 1–2; 4 episodes)
- Peter Hardyas Doug Rainey; head of a notorious crime family (Series 4; 4 episodes)
- Malcolm Kennardas Col Rainey; son of Doug Rainey (Series 4; 3 episodes)
- Mark Leonard Winteras Liam Rainey; son of Doug Rainey and brother of Col Rainey (Series 4; 3 episodes)
- Nikki Shielsas Cleo Temple; journalist and love interest of Stella Dagostino (Series 4; 3 episodes)
- Zed Leddenas Brian Marshall (Series 1–2; 3 episodes)
- Georgia Charaas Student (Series 2, 1 episode)
- Alicia Banitas Gemma Rose Parker (Series 1, 1 episode)
- Anthony Hayesas Oliver Ginsberg
- Jack Finstereras Michael Schmitt (1 episode)
- Lachy Hulmeas Jacob White (1 episode)
- Martin Coppingas Constable Young (2 episodes)
- Nicholas Bellas Brett Cohen (2 episodes)
- Richard Daviesas Jerrod (1 episode)
- Rohan Nicholas Napthorn
- Simon Lyndonas Snufry Wells (1 episode)
- Steve Mouzakisas Kreiser (1 episode)
Episodes[edit]
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series premiere | Series finale | |||
| 1 | 13 | 2 September 2008 | 25 November 2008 | |
| 2 | 22 | 16 July 2009 | 26 November 2009 | |
| 3 | 22 | 22 July 2010 | 16 December 2010 | |
| 4 | 13 | 1 September 2011 | 17 November 2011 | |
Home media[edit]
Home media[edit]
| Title | Format | Date released | # of episodes | # of discs | Special features | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 01 | DVD | 30 July 2009[13] | 13 | 4 | Behind the scenes | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| Season 02: Volume One | DVD | 3 December 2009[14] | 12 | 3 | None | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| Season 02: Volume Two | DVD | 1 April 2010[15] | 10 | 3 | None | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| Season 03: Volume One | DVD | 2 December 2010[16] | 12 | 3 | None | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| Season 03: Volume Two | DVD | 3 March 2011[17] | 10 | 3 | None | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| Season 04 | DVD | 15 December 2011[18] | 13 | 3 | None | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| The Complete Series 1–4 | DVD | 5 December 2012 | 70 | 19 | Behind the scenes (Series 1 only) | Hopscotch Entertainment |
| The Complete Collection | DVD | 4 August 2021 | 70 | 19 | Behind the scenes (Series 1 only) | Via Vision Entertainment |
Online Streaming[edit]
Original Broadcast on Tenplay (2008-2012)
Re-Release Broadcast On Tenplay (2019–Present)
| Title | Format | Episodes # | Release date | Streaming Status | Web Extras | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush: The Complete Season 01 | Streaming | 13 | September - November 2008
6 September 2019 (Re-Release) |
Expired 2012
Current |
Behind The Scenes (Webisodes)
Rush Premiere Party (Ten News Video) Photo Gallery |
Tenplay |
| Rush: The Complete Season 02 | Streaming | 22 | July - November 2009
6 September 2019 (Re-Release) |
Expired 2012
Current |
Behind The Scenes (Webisodes)
Photo Gallery |
Tenplay |
| Rush: The Complete Season 03 | Streaming | 22 | July - December 2010
6 September 2019 (Re-Release) |
Expired 2012
Current |
Behind The Scenes (Webisodes)
Photo Gallery |
Tenplay |
| Rush: The Complete Season 04 | Streaming | 13 | September - November 2011
6 September 2019 (Re-Release) |
Expired 2012
Current |
Behind The Scenes (Webisodes)
Photo Gallery |
Tenplay |
Note: The Rush Web Extras were NOT add back with The Re-Release on 10play.
Awards and achievements[edit]
| Awards and nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| 2011 | Logie Awards | Most Popular Actor | Callan Mulvey | Nominated |
| Most Outstanding Actress | Catherine McClements | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Drama | Rush | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Drama | Rush | Nominated | ||
| Screen Music Awards | Best Music in a drama series or serial | Stephen Rae(for episode 3.16) | Nominated | |
| 2010 | AFI Awards | Best Television Drama Series | Rush –John Edwardsand Mimi Butler | Won |
| 2009 | AWGIE Awards | Television Series | John O'Brien andChristopher Lee(for episode 1.04) | Won |
| Logie Awards | Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent | Ashley Zukerman | Nominated | |
| Most Outstanding Actor | Callan Mulvey | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Actress | Claire van der Boom | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie | Rush | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | AFI Awards | Best Television Drama Series | Rush –John Edwardsand Mimi Butler | Nominated |
| Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama | Callan Mulvey | Nominated | ||
International broadcasters[edit]
| Country | Channel | Year | Dubbed or Subtitled? |
|---|---|---|---|
 India |
FOX Crime | 2009 – | Dubbed |
 Ireland |
RTÉ One | 2009 – | |
 Norway |
TV2 | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 Czech Republic |
AXN | 2009 – | Dubbed |
 Serbia |
AXN | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 Slovakia |
AXN | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 Hungary |
AXN | 2009 – | Dubbed |
 Poland |
AXN,TV4 | 2009 – | Voice-over |
 Belgium |
vtm | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 Hong Kong |
FOX Crime | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 South Africa |
MNET | 2009 – | |
 Saudi Arabia& the Arab World |
MBC 4 |
2009 – | Subtitled |
| MBC Action | Subtitled | ||
 Romania |
AXN | 2009 – | Subtitled |
 Portugal |
AXN | 2009 (Pilot) 2010 (Regular broadcast) – |
Subtitled |
 Tuvalu |
Television Tuvalu | 2010 – | |
 Spain |
Nitro Cuatro |
2010 | Dubbed |
 New Zealand |
TV One | 2010 – | |
 Italy |
IPTV di Telecom Italia | 2010 – | Dubbed |
| Rai Premium | 2012 – | ||
 Estonia |
Fox Crime | 2010 – | Subtitled |
 Finland |
YLE TV2 | 2010 – | Subtitled |
 Bulgaria |
AXN | 2011 – | Dubbed |
 Israel |
IBA 3 | 2011 – | Subtitled |
 Philippines |
GMA News TV | 2012 – | Dubbed |
 Taiwan |
PTS Main Channel HiHD |
2012 – | Subtitled |
 Iran |
IRIB 1 | 2013 – | Subtitled |
 United States |
Hulu,Tubi TV | 2013 | Entire series available for streaming onTubi TV |
 France |
Numéro 23 | 2014 – | Both |
 Germany |
AXN | 2015 – | Dubbed |
 United Kingdom |
Alibi | 2019 – | Series 1–4 shown consecutively, daily, at 5:00pm from 4 February 2019 to 15 May 2019 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Knox, David (20 August 2008)."Airdate: Rush".TV Tonight.Retrieved20 August2008.
- ^Knox, David (31 October 2011)."Rush…." axed "via DVD".TV Tonight.Retrieved31 December2013.
- ^Knox, David (9 November 2011)."TEN: Rush will end" with a bang. "".TV Tonight.Retrieved31 December2013.
- ^"About the show".ten.com.au.Retrieved11 September2011.
- ^Knox, David.Rush – First Review,TV Tonight,28 August 2008.
- ^Knox, David (23 August 2008)."Police Rescue DNA in Rush".TV Tonight.Retrieved3 September2008.
- ^Lynch, Sean."Interview – Claire van der Boom".Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2010.Retrieved11 September2011.
- ^Knox, David (22 December 2008)."Jolene Anderson to join Rush".TV Tonight.Retrieved8 May2009.
- ^Knox, David (12 June 2009)."Jolene Set To Rush".TV Tonight.Retrieved26 June2010.
- ^AndrewB (3 July 2010)."Season return of Rush..."Throng.Retrieved11 September2011.
- ^Knox, David (12 November 2010)."Renewed: Rush".TV Tonight.Retrieved26 November2008.
- ^"In Production".Film Victoria.
- ^"Rush (2008) - Series 1 (4 Disc Set) @ EzyDVD".Archived fromthe originalon 16 December 2009.Retrieved12 March2011.
- ^"Rush (2008) - Series 2: Volume 1 (3 Disc Set) @ EzyDVD".Archived fromthe originalon 12 March 2010.Retrieved12 March2011.
- ^"Rush (2008) - Series 2: Volume 2 (3 Disc Set) @ EzyDVD".Archived fromthe originalon 12 March 2010.Retrieved12 March2011.
- ^"Rush (2008) - Series 3: Volume 1 (3 Disc Set) @ EzyDVD".Archived fromthe originalon 25 November 2010.Retrieved12 March2011.
- ^"Buy Rush (2008) - Series 3: Volume 2 (3 Disc Set) @ EzyDVD".Archived fromthe originalon 7 April 2011.Retrieved12 March2011.
- ^"Rush (2008) - Series 4".www.ezydvd.com.au.Archived fromthe originalon 31 July 2012.Retrieved22 May2022.
External links[edit]
- Rushat the Australian Television Information Archive
- Official website
- RushatIMDb
- 2008 Australian television series debuts
- 2011 Australian television series endings
- Network 10 original programming
- 2000s Australian drama television series
- 2000s Australian crime television series
- Television shows set in Melbourne
- Television series by Endemol Shine Australia
- 2000s police procedural television series
- Australian English-language television shows
- 2010s Australian drama television series
- 2010s Australian crime television series
- 2010s police procedural television series