Rescue Me (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Rescue Me is a drama series.
What it’s about. Rescue Me is a British romantic comedy television series produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and broadcast on BBC One from 3 March to 7 April 2002. It was created, and principally written, by David Nicholls, and stars Sally Phillips as Katie Nash, a woman recovering from a divorce while at the same time writing relationship features for women's magazine Eden. Filming took place from November to December 2001. Six episodes aired, averaging 3.4 million viewers and a 15% audience share in its Sunday night timeslot. The low ratings meant it was not recommissioned for a second series, leaving an unresolved cliffhanger. Nicholls had written four episodes of the unmade second series before discovering the series had been cancelled.
Who’s in it. Rescue Me stars Sally Phillips as Katie Nash, Vincent Regan as Matthew Nash, Stewart Wright as Eddie Chisholm and Oliver Chris as Luke Chatwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rescue Me sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rescue Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rescue Me tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rescue Me (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rescue Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rescue Me worth watching?
- Rescue Me holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rescue Me?
- Rescue Me stars Sally Phillips, Vincent Regan, Stewart Wright, Oliver Chris and Sasha Behar.
- When was Rescue Me released?
- Rescue Me was released in 2002.