One season, one cliffhanger, zero closure — the ultimate TV heartbreak nobody talks about.
Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestKatie presumes she and Matthew are back together. However, recurring dreams inspire a dream diary for the magazine. She whisks Matthew off for a romantic weekend away.
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.
Acting
Sally Phillips carries every scene with chaotic relatable energy.
Writing
Nicholls' dialogue crackles with wit that deserved more seasons.
Production
Peak early-2000s London aesthetic, magazine offices and all.
Creator
David Nicholls
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Nicholls wrote four scripts for season two before learning of cancellation via a newspaper article.
This preceded the 'messy woman' TV renaissance by a decade — Fleabag's spiritual ancestor with worse timing.
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