Rescue Me: The Complete Series

I recently finished watching "Rescue Me - The Complete Series" on Blu-ray and I have to say, it's one of the most memorable shows I've seen in a long time. This series follows the lives of firefighters in New York City after the devastating events of 9/11. It's a mix of drama, humor, and heart that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling grateful for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day.One of the things that sets "Rescue Me" apart from other shows is its cast of characters. Denis Leary, who co-created and stars in the series, plays Tommy Gavin, a recovering alcoholic and veteran firefighter who struggles to cope with the trauma of 9/11. Alongside him are a host of other firefighters, each with their own unique personalities and quirks, played brilliantly by the likes of Daniel Sunjata, John Scurti, and Michael Lombardi. These characters feel like real people, with flaws and virtues that make them relatable and endearing.Another standout aspect of the show is its use of humor. Despite dealing with heavy subject matter, "Rescue Me" manages to inject humor into even the darkest moments. From Tommy's sarcastic quips to the firefighters' banter around the station, the humor never feels out of place or insensitive. It's a testament to the show's excellent writing and the cast's comedic timing.Of course, the show isn't all laughs. "Rescue Me" tackles some tough issues, such as addiction, PTSD, and grief, with a raw honesty that can be hard to watch at times. But it's this willingness to confront difficult subjects head-on that makes the show so powerful. It never shies away from the realities of life as a firefighter, both the good and the bad.Overall, "Rescue Me - The Complete Series" is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys a good drama with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters. It's a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters everywhere, and a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy. Highly recommended.

My boyfriend loves this show! So I got it on DVD for him. He absolutely loves it!

OMG! SOMEONE PLEASE RESCUE TOMMY GAVIN FROM ALL OF THE CRAZY PEOPLE! Talk about a bunch of crazy,back stabbing,using,abusive,deranged,hilarious and loving people! LOL! This was,is a great show! Yes it has cussing,bad language, sexual scenes, mentally unstable people,humor and more but welcome to real life! If real life offends you like I've noticed it has a few other reviewers then no you don't want this show! But if watching real life craziness doesn't offend you then get ready for a helluva ride! Because this series is exactly that! A WILD RIDE! And Dennis Leary does a great job playing Tommy Gavin and taking you on a ride you want soon forget. A firefighter who survived one of the worst tragedies ever to happen in the United States. But Tommy Gavin is supposed to be the unstable one in this show because of what happened to him and his fellow firefighters on 9/11. But to me it's all of the other people he has to deal with in life who are the unstable,crazy people! Lol! Janet Tommy's wife is a real B just like several other women in this show. Want,want,want me,me,me. Men need to work several jobs,a lot of hours to give women,their wife what they want, a good life by providing them with what they want when they want it. But men are also supposed to be home all of the time,spend time with their wife to keep their wife happy. According to Janet Tommy Gavin's wife. And if one can't do it then two might lol. This is a show where you don't know what's going to happen from one minute to the next. It's hilarious and sad. It does really make you think about what really happened on 9/11. It also makes you wonder if we have been told the truth,know the truth about what all did actually happen on 9/11. Because I along with a lot of other people don't think what we have been told and witnessed on 9/11 is the whole truth,what really happened. There is to many unanswered questions. Main one is how the twin towers came down like they did from being hit by planes. No I'm not a conspiracy nut but I have seen a lot of buildings that's been purposely brought down by explosives that came down exactly the way the twin towers came down. Straight down. I watched the towers come down that day on 9/11 like millions of other people. It's a vision I will keep in my mind the rest of my life and knowing the true evil that exists in the world. I also think Dennis Leary is a very underrated actor. A lot of people will,did love this show and some didn't. Like I said. If your easily offended by bad language you want like this show. If not then you will love this ride! My heart goes out to all of the families who were personally affected by this attack,hurt,lost loved ones. God Bless you all and our COUNTRY!

I'm a big fan of this series so when TW Cable started showing this for free (shows on demand) a little at a time b/c they'd post a new episode every 2-3 weeks, I got extremely addicted to the show again and decided to buy the box set. I looked at other places besides amazon for buying the set and all other retailers sell the set the same way for the same price $40, it's not sold with different packaging anywhere else. The set was delivered very quickly too. I started watching it and getting to know how the discs are put together. First, I want to thank all the reviewers for the heads up on what to expect. For the price you're paying for the whole set, it seems like they put it together this way to keep the cost of the set down.Yes, all discs are put together with no protective sleeves, 1/2 of the DVDs on one side, 1/2 on the other side of the box with good pics from the show. The first 4 discs from season 1 are clearly marked on each DVD how many episodes are on each DVD, but from season 2 and onward, they don't mark how many episodes are on the DVD, you have to put it in your player to find out. There's only a 1-page insert that lists all episodes from all seasons. But it's basically 3-4 episodes per DVD.The one thing I love about each DVD is there are also special features like gag reels (bloopers), deleted scenes, trailers from an upcoming season, and on the first DVD from season 1 there's a long featurette which interviews the geniuses... Peter Tolan & Denis Leary (my hero), the cast, how they put the show together, behind the scenes, etc., which is really well done and interesting. I will buy separate DVD sleeves to house each DVD in order to protect them but otherwise this is a real gem to own and was a great show.

Había buscado esta serie desde hace mucho y me emocionó mucho el encontrarla aquí!

I first watched this series purely because of Dennis Leary and quickly loved the show. As a fan of his stand up act I was surprised to see what a good actor he is. I got fed up of waiting for British TV to show anything other than seasons 1 & 2, and even Blockbuster didn't have it, so I decided to invest in this complete box set and haven't regretted it.One word of warning. There are a lot of great extras and cast interviews, but there tend to be a lot of spoilers. Avoid the temptation and watch them only after completing each season.

I shouldn't have to tell you how good this show is so I'll pass on my opinion of the Box set. At first glance it looks the part but it goes downhill fast, you pull out a hefty card inner covered with artwork/photos of the characters which folds out like a butterfly once and then the top cards open again on each side to reveal the discs divided across two spools with a plain card "stop" to prevent them from falling out. I guess your now thinking (as I did) at least they thought of saving space on my DVD rack but no it doesn't even fit in standard DVD shelving/storage, my advice would be buy the seasons individually or be prepared to buy some DVD cases the latter of which I have now done.

Was worried the disc’s wouldn’t play on British Blu-ray players but they are region A so worries now over. If you haven’t seen Rescue me before it is a brilliant drama that is also funny as —ck, a must see for anyone who has a wicked sense of humour.

This was delivered earlier than stated , very funny and heart felt series . Make sure you have a multi- region DVD player .