---
title: "Rescue: Special Ops"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rescue-special-ops-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 21592
imdb_id: "tt1442566"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 9.1
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rescue: Special Ops (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rescue-special-ops-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rescue: Special Ops is an Australian television drama series that premiered on the Nine Network in 2009. The program is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. Filmed in and around Sydney, the series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations. The series premiered on a Sunday in August 2009, and the season finale of the first season aired on a Sunday in October 2009. A second season screened from June 2010. The third and final season of the series, consisting of an unspecified number of episodes, screened from May 2011.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow an elite team of professional paramedics handling high-stakes rescue operations in Australia."

### Why Watch
- Focuses on professional rescue operations
- Features experienced paramedics as main characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited information provided regarding specific character names
- Limited plot details outside of the premise
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries an 18 plus rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, professional, gritty, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 7plus | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 48
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 42 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sarah Smith, Julie McGauran
- **Networks / Studios**: Nine Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Amalm** as *Jordan Zwitkowski*
- **Gigi Edgley** as *Lara Knight*
- **Katherine Hicks** as *Heidi Wilson*
- **Les Hill** as *Dean Gallagher*
- **Andrew Lees** as *Chase Gallagher*
- **Peter Phelps** as *Vince Marchello*
- **Libby Tanner** as *Michelle LeTourneau*
- **Tim McCunn** as *Detective Ian Johnson*
- **Luke McKenzie** as *Lachie Gallagher*
- **Wil Traval** as *Hamish*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Rescue: Special Ops first screen?
The series first screened on the Nine Network in 2009.

### Q: Where was the series filmed?
It was filmed in and around Sydney.

### Q: Who produced the program?
It is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government.

### Q: What is the focus of the series?
It focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations.

### Q: How many seasons or episodes are mentioned?
The synopsis mentions a first season that aired in 2009, a second season starting in June 2010, and a third and final season consisting of 22 episodes.

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