Rescue Me
They save us, but who saves them?
Created by Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
On FX
A dark comedy-drama about post-9/11 trauma and addiction in the NYFD, balancing gallows humor with genuine grief and the struggle to survive both the job and oneself.
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.
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Like Rescue Me
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rescue Me
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rescue Me, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rescue Me, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rescue Me, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
