---
title: "Rush"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rush-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 5566
imdb_id: "tt1258216"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 70
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Rush (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rush-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rush is an Australian television police drama that premiered on Network Ten on 2 September 2008. Set in Melbourne, Victoria, the series follows the professional and personal lives of officers who belong to a city Police Tactical Response team, a unit described as “Melbourne’s finest girls and boys in blue.” The show is classified as a drama and crime series with a TV‑14 rating. Production was overse‑by John Edwards and Mimi Butler for Endemol Australia, which operated under the Southern Star Group name during the series’ run. The program continued to broadcast new episodes until 2011, spanning multiple seasons on the

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A prestigious Tactical Response team navigates high-stakes operations in this Australian police drama."

### Why Watch
- focuses on specialized police tactics
- features a high-stakes setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense depictions of police work
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense situations and themes suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, procedural, action-oriented

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Channel 4, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, UKTV Play | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, 10, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 9Now, 10 | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

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

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 70
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 62 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Christopher Lee, John Edwards
- **Networks / Studios**: 10

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rodger Corser** as *Lawson Blake*
- **Callan Mulvey** as *Brendan 'Josh' Joshua*
- **Nicole da Silva** as *Stella Dagostino*
- **Ashley Zukerman** as *Michael Sandrelli*
- **Samuel Johnson** as *Leon Broznic*
- **Catherine McClements** as *Kerry Vincent*
- **Jolene Anderson** as *Shannon Henry*
- **Josef Ber** as *Dominic Wales*
- **Kevin Hofbauer** as *Christian Tapu*
- **Cliff Sanderson** as *V.K.C. (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
The series follows the members of a prestigious Tactical Response team in Melbourne.

### Q: What is the setting?
The show is set in Melbourne, Australia.

### Q: What kind of drama is this?
It is a high-stakes police drama.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The characters are members of a Tactical Response team.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
The series features an intense and action-oriented tone.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rush — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/5566)
- [Rush (TV Series 2008-2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1258216/fullcredits/)
- [Rush (TV Series 2008-2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/5566-rush/cast)
- [Rush (2008 TV series) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Rush_(2008_TV_series))
- [Meet the Cast of Rush | TV Show Info](https://castfacts.com/rush/)
- [Rush (2008 TV series) ~ Complete Wiki | Ratings | Photos | Videos | Cast](https://alchetron.com/Rush-(2008-TV-series))

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