Rescue Me (2004)
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Rescue Me is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Rescue Me is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 196 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 60 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 196 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Tolan
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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