Complications (TV series)
| Complications | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Matt Nix |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Matt Nix |
| Producer(s) |
Doug Hannah Craig Siebels Franses Simonovich Buddy Enright |
| Editor(s) |
Doug Hannah Brian Jonason James Kilton |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Production company(s) |
Flying Glass of Milk Productions Fox 21 Television Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | USA Network |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | June 18 – August 13, 2015 |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Complications is an American drama television series created by Matt Nix.[2] Starring Jason O'Mara and Jessica Szohr, the series aired on USA Network from June 18 through August 13, 2015.[1][3] On August 28, 2015, USA Network cancelled Complications.[4]
Premise
An exhausted and disillusioned suburban ER doctor witnesses a drive-by shooting in which a little boy is seriously injured. While attending to the child's wounds, the doctor shoots and kills a street gang member in order to save the lives of himself and the boy. This one act, seen by some to make him a hero, leads to unexpected complications in his personal and professional life, which forces him to re-evaluate his beliefs about medicine and helping others.
Cast
Main characters
- Jason O'Mara as Dr. John Ellison[2]
- Jessica Szohr as Nurse Gretchen Polk, a coworker of John[1]
- Beth Riesgraf as Samantha Ellison, John's wife[1]
- Lauren Stamile as Dr. Bridget O'Neil, a coworker of John[1]
Recurring
- Chris Chalk as Darius[5]
- Tim Peper as Kyle Hawkins, a lawyer and friend of Samantha[5]
- Eric Edelstein as Jed, a friend of Gretchen[5]
- Conphidance as CJ, affiliated with Darius
- RonReaco Lee as Dr. Quentin Harper, another ER doctor[5]
- Anna Enger as Nurse Mia Joy[6]
- Christine Horn as Sherry Perkins
- Chris Greene as Chris Maddox, affiliated with Darius[7]
- Ty Glascoe as Boney, affiliated with Darius[8]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [9] | Production code |
U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Matt Nix | Matt Nix | June 18, 2015 | BED179 | 1.91[10] |
| 2 | "Infection" | Scott Peters | Matt Nix | June 18, 2015 | BED101 | 1.91[10] |
| 3 | "Onset" | Roger Kumble | Michael Horowitz | June 25, 2015 | BED102 | 1.07[11] |
| 4 | "Immune Response" | Kate Woods | Andrew Gettens & Lauren Mackenzie | July 2, 2015 | BED103 | 1.46[12] |
| 5 | "Outbreak" | Scott Peters | Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis | July 9, 2015 | BED104 | 1.53[13] |
| 6 | "Diagnosis" | Arvin Brown | Greg Hart & Ameni Rozsa | July 16, 2015 | BED105 | 1.30[14] |
| 7 | "Fever" | Jann Turner | Michael Horowitz | July 23, 2015 | BED106 | 1.19[15] |
| 8 | "Relapse" | Michael Nankin | Matt Nix & Latoya Morgan | July 30, 2015 | BED107 | 1.43[16] |
| 9 | "Deterioration" | Craig Siebels | Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis | August 6, 2015 | BED108 | 1.17[17] |
| 10 | "Critical Condition" | Matt Nix | Matt Nix | August 13, 2015 | BED109 | 1.40[18] |
Development and production
Matt Nix directed the pilot episode. In March 2014, USA Network ordered the pilot to series.[19] Production began in September 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.[5]
Reception
Critical Response
Complications has received generally mixed reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the first season of the show a rating of 59%, based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The site's consensus states, "Complications has no shortage of ambition - or intriguing characters and ideas - although its complicated plot occasionally beggars belief."[20] Metacritic gives the show a score of 55 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally mixed reviews".[21]
Ratings
| No. | Title | Original Air date | Viewership (millions) (Live+SD) |
Rating/share (18–49) (Live+SD) |
Rank per week on Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | June 18, 2015 | 1.91[10] | 0.4[10] | #6[22] |
| 2 | "Infection" | June 18, 2015 | 1.91[10] | 0.4[10] | #6[22] |
| 3 | "Onset" | June 25, 2015 | 1.07[11] | 0.3[11] | #25[11] |
| 4 | "Immune Response" | July 2, 2015 | 1.46[12] | 0.3[12] | #9[23] |
| 5 | "Outbreak" | July 9, 2015 | 1.53[13] | 0.5[13] | #12[24] |
| 6 | "Diagnosis" | July 16, 2015 | 1.30[14] | 0.4[14] | #13[25] |
| 7 | "Fever" | July 23, 2015 | 1.19[15] | 0.3[15] | #15[26] |
| 8 | "Relapse" | July 30, 2015 | 1.43[16] | 0.3[16] | #18[16] |
| 9 | "Deterioration" | August 6, 2015 | 1.17[17] | 0.3[17] | #34[27] |
| 10 | "Critical Condition" | August 13, 2015 | 1.40[18] | 0.3[18] | #15[28] |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Complications: Official website". USA Network. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Abrams, Natalie (January 15, 2015). "Jason O'Mara tries to be a hero in USA's 'Complications' trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "USA Network Sets Development Slate, Summer Premiere Dates". USA Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ↑ Friedlander, Whitney (August 28, 2015). "USA Cancels Freshman Drama ‘Complications’". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Prudom, Laura (September 17, 2014). "USA Network's 'Complications' Casts Four, Begins Production in Atlanta (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ episode 1 and 3 (brings sling for kid with broken arm near end)
- ↑ episode 5 and 10
- ↑ episode 8 and 10
- ↑ "Complications: Episode Guide". zap2it. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kondolojy, Amanda (June 19, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Thursday Night Smackdown' Tops Night + 'Braxton Family Values', 'Ridiculousness', 'Complications' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Metcalf, Mitch (June 26, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.25.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (July 6, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown' Wins Night, 'Beyond Scared Straight', 'Braxton Family Values', 'Complications' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (July 10, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: Shark Week Tops Night + 'Teen Mom 2', 'Mountain Men' Copa Oro, 'Braxton Family Values' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (July 17, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom II' Tops Night + 'Lip Sync Battle', 'Mountain Men', 'Braxton Family Values' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (July 24, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Wins Night, 'Alone', 'Mountain Men', 'WWE Smackdown', 'Braxton Family Values', 'Dominion' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Metcalf, Mitch (July 31, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.30.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Complications: Season One Ratings". TV Series Finale. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (August 14, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: NFL Preseason Football Tops Night + 'Teen Mom II', 'Thursday Night Smackdown', 'Project Runway' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 21, 2014). "USA Picks Up Medical Drama Pilots 'Rush' & 'Complications' To Series, Confirms 'White Collar' Renewal". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Complications: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Complications: Season 1". Metacritic. CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation). Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (June 19, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.18.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (July 6, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.2.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (July 10, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.9.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (July 17, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 716.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (July 24, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.23.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (August 7, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.6.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (August 14, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.13.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
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