Like Leary's comedy this show is aggressive and hostile and not in a good Lenny Bruce way. An insult to all authentic and dedicated emergency workers. Don't they read, listen or watch the news? 2001 is GONE! The whole world is in a different...
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Like Leary's comedy this show is aggressive and hostile and not in a good Lenny Bruce way. An insult to all authentic and dedicated emergency workers. Don't they read, listen or watch the news? 2001 is GONE! The whole world is in a different place. In 2009 we need _R_E_A_L_ comedy and caring about characters. Not the Schendenfreude and gross sexual content promoted as entertainment.
I am happy for the other actors who are paid and have little to do, but I don't think they are. I have to enter 100 words and it's not worth the effort.
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Dennis is the kind of guy that I would have to hide from each day, but at the same time watch how he handles life as it comes at him. Sure, I am like any other woman who would cherish making a shoot with him, but like I said, I would have to be in...
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Dennis is the kind of guy that I would have to hide from each day, but at the same time watch how he handles life as it comes at him. Sure, I am like any other woman who would cherish making a shoot with him, but like I said, I would have to be in the background. No, I wouldn't want to be his best friend or someone he has a fling with. Just a stand by watching and learning waiting for my chance to say "How can I help?" Hey Dennis, maybe I could be your Angel...OK? I promise to behave...HA!

I'm a big fan of "Rescue Me." I've wanted to be a fan of Leary for years, but the shows I've seen him in were hard to watch. I tried hard for "The Job," but it was tough. Leary's character is well suited, and therefore typecast, as an angry,...
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I'm a big fan of "Rescue Me." I've wanted to be a fan of Leary for years, but the shows I've seen him in were hard to watch. I tried hard for "The Job," but it was tough. Leary's character is well suited, and therefore typecast, as an angry, abusive, loudmouth. His characters are definitely antiheroes with the drugs, alcohol, and cheating. However, in "Rescue Me," the chemistry seems to work. Plus, he does get to stretch his legs a little bit as he grows into a dad, a friend, and a husband. I hope they can keep up the originality for a few more seasons.

Denis Leary, to enjoy him you probably need a few personal qualities or at least enjoy comedy and or dramas with: Sarcasm, Pessimism, Irony... wait make that very dark irony... and probably the ability to laugh at what is probably no a very light...
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Denis Leary, to enjoy him you probably need a few personal qualities or at least enjoy comedy and or dramas with: Sarcasm, Pessimism, Irony... wait make that very dark irony... and probably the ability to laugh at what is probably no a very light subject.

Anyways, Go watch The Ref, any of his stand up then hit Rescue Me.

I have always enjoyed Denis due to our common feelings, thoughts and philosophy's. I try to see his stand up acts every time he works in LA. That said after seeing the first 3 Seasons of Rescue Me I'm completely in awe of his ability to write, direct, act and produce the hands down most talented, twisted show ever to be made to date.

Every episode you think...

"Man this S**T is so twisted that there is no way to top it!" But then the next week you tune in, your jaw drops and you think F**K he's gone even further and even more insane.

If you have not watched Rescue me yet due your self a favor and get the DVD so you can watch the episodes in order. Its not as critical as 24 to see them in order but to fully appreciate the story line its required.