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Rescue: HI-Surf

Rescue: HI-Surf is an American action drama television series created by Matt Kester that premiered with a special preview episode on September 22, 2024, after the NFL on Fox before its timeslot premiere on September 23, on Fox. The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells, Daniele Nathanson, and Erin Jontow. The series stars Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.

Rescue: HI-Surf
Genre
Created byMatt Kester
ShowrunnerMatt Kester
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Daniele Nathanson
  • Erin Jontow
  • John Wells
  • Matt Kester
Producers
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22) –
present (present)

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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No.Title [1]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Pilot"John WellsMatt KesterSeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22)T59.101014.77[2]1.1/10[2]
2"Mauka to Makai"John WellsMatt KesterSeptember 23, 2024 (2024-09-23)T59.101022.35[3]0.2/2[3]
3"The Deep End"Loren YaconelliMatt KesterSeptember 30, 2024 (2024-09-30)T59.101032.09[4]0.2/2[4]
4"Kick Out"Kevin BerlandiDaniele NathansonOctober 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)T59.101041.98[5]0.2/2[5]
5"XXL"Sherwin ShilatiCarly WoodworthOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)T59.101051.64[6]0.2/2[6]
6"Drift"Avi YouabianRyan MartinezOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)T59.101061.59[7]0.2/1[7]

Production

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Development

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In October 2020, it was announced that HBO Max had set up two more dramas, including a junior lifeguard drama series from John Wells, then titled Ke Nui Road. It was to be produced from John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Animal Kingdom writer Matt Kester.[8] On June 28, 2021, the streaming service finalized to order the pilot.[9] HBO Max did not move forward with the project.[10]

On April 28, 2023, it was announced that Fox had given a series order for the lifeguard drama, titled Rescue: HI Surf. Kester who serves as the showrunner is also expected to executive produce alongside Wells and Erin Jontow.[11] Production companies involved with the series are John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. Kester was to write the pilot episode, and Wells was set to direct the first two episodes.[12] However, production on the series was delayed indefinitely due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.[13] Production officially began after the strikes ended. On April 12, 2024, Fox extended its episode order to 19. Daniele Nathanson was also added as an executive producer.[14]

Casting

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The original cast was announced on November 9, 2021 which included; Robbie Magasiva, Tessa de Josselin, Andrew Creer, Ethan Rich, George Mason and Kekoa Scott Kekumano.[15] In January 2024, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres were announced as the lead cast for Rescue: HI Surf, with Magasiva and Kekumano still attached. In addition, Sea Shimooka was added to the recurring cast.[10] On May 7, 2024, it was announced that Shawn Hatosy and Ian Anthony Dale were cast in recurring roles.[16]

Release

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On May 13, 2024, it was announced that Fox set a special episode of Rescue: HI Surf for the coveted 2025 Post-Super Bowl slot.[17] The series premiered with a special preview episode on September 22, 2024, after the NFL on Fox before its timeslot premiere on September 23, on Fox.[18]

Reception

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 50% approval rating with an average rating of 5/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[19] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 51 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – rescue hi-surf on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 24, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Series Premieres of Matlock on CBS and Rescue: Hi-Surf on Fox Get Ample Sampling". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 24, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Brilliant Minds Debut on NBC Earns Decent Total Viewership". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 1, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Brilliant Minds on NBC Relatively Steady in Week Two from Debut". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 9, 2024). "Monday Ratings: 60 Minutes Election Special on CBS Tops Non-Sports Telecasts in Prime Time Among Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 16, 2024). "Monday Ratings: NCIS: Origins Gets Modest Launch on CBS Opposite NFL on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Wayans Sitcom 'Poppa's House' Off to Good Start for CBS, Well Compatible with Lead-In 'The Neighborhood'". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Nakamura, Reid (October 9, 2020). "2 John Wells Dramas in the Works at HBO Max, Including Things That Make White People Uncomfortable". TheWrap. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  9. ^ White, Peter (June 28, 2023). "John Wells & Matt Kester's Lifeguard Drama Ke Nui Road Picked Up To Pilot At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (January 18, 2024). "Fox Sets Cast for Lifeguard Drama Series Rescue: Hi Surf". Variety. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "FOX Orders "Rescue: HI-Surf," New Franchise from Legendary Producer John Wells and Writer Matt Kester, Set to Debut in 2023-2024 Season" (Press release). Fox. April 28, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  12. ^ Dailly, Paul (April 28, 2023). "Rescue: Hi-Surf: Lifeguard Drama Franchise to Shore Up Fox's 2023-24 Schedule". TV Fanatic. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 12, 2024). "Rescue HI-Surf Gets 7-Episode Back Order At Fox For 2024-25 Season". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (November 9, 2021). "Ke Nui Road: HBO Max Sets Full Cast For Lifeguard Drama Pilot From John Wells & Matt Kester". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  16. ^ Rice, Lynette (May 7, 2024). "Rescue: Hi-Surf Adds Animal Kingdom 's Shawn Hatosy & The Resident 's Ian Anthony Dale In Heavily Recurring Roles". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2024). "Fox Sets New Drama Rescue HI-Surf For Post-Super Bowl Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise; Pedersen, Erik (July 16, 2024). "Fox Fall Premiere Dates: 9-1-1: Lone Star, Masked Singer, New Dramas & Toon, Animation Domination & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  19. ^ "Rescue: HI-Surf: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Rescue: HI-Surf: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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