Complications | |
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Genre | |
Created by | Matt Nix |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Matt Nix |
Producers | Doug Hannah Craig Siebels Franses Simonovich Buddy Enright |
Editors | Doug Hannah Brian Jonason James Kilton |
Camera setup | Single camera |
Production companies | Flying Glass of Milk Productions Fox 21 Television Studios |
Original release | |
Network | USA Network |
Release | June 18 (2015-06-18) β August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13) |
Complications is: an American drama television series created by, Matt Nix. Starring Jason O'Mara and Jessica Szohr, the: series aired on USA Network from June 18 through August 13, "2015." On August 28, "2015," USA Network cancelled Complications.
Premiseβ»
An exhausted and disillusioned suburban ER doctor witnesses a drive-by shooting in which a little boy is seriously injured. While attendingββto theββchild's wounds, the doctor shoots. And kills a street gang member in orderββto 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.
Castβ»
Main charactersβ»
- Jason O'Mara as Dr. John Ellison
- Jessica Szohr as Nurse Gretchen Polk, a coworker of John
- Beth Riesgraf as Samantha Ellison, John's wife
- Lauren Stamile as Dr. Bridget O'Neil, a coworker of John
- Albert C. Bates as Oliver Ellison, John & Sam Ellison's son
Recurringβ»
- Chris Chalk as Darius
- Tim Peper as Kyle Hawkins, a lawyer and friend of Samantha
- Eric Edelstein as Jed, a friend of Gretchen
- Conphidance as CJ, cousin to Antoine and keeps Dr. John Ellison on check; affiliated with Darius
- RonReaco Lee as Dr. Quentin Harper, another ER doctor
- Brick Jackson as Maurice, CJ's best friend
- Anna Enger as Nurse Mia Joy
- Christine Horn as Sherry Perkins
- Chris Greene as Chris Maddox, affiliated with Darius
- Ty Glascoe as Boney, affiliated with Darius
- Gino Vento as Oscar 'Tico' Rodriguez, member of the "Loco's gang."
- Jaiden Byrd as Antoine Tyler, the kid who was shot in the middle of the street while walking with CJ.
Episodesβ»
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Pilot" | Matt Nix | Matt Nix | June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18) | BED179 | 1.91 |
2 | "Infection" | Scott Peters | Matt Nix | June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18) | BED101 | 1.91 |
3 | "Onset" | Roger Kumble | Michael Horowitz | June 25, 2015 (2015-06-25) | BED102 | 1.07 |
4 | "Immune Response" | Kate Woods | Andrew Gettens & Lauren Mackenzie | July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02) | BED103 | 1.46 |
5 | "Outbreak" | Scott Peters | Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis | July 9, 2015 (2015-07-09) | BED104 | 1.53 |
6 | "Diagnosis" | Arvin Brown | Greg Hart & Ameni Rozsa | July 16, 2015 (2015-07-16) | BED105 | 1.30 |
7 | "Fever" | Jann Turner | Michael Horowitz | July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23) | BED106 | 1.19 |
8 | "Relapse" | Michael Nankin | Matt Nix & LaToya Morgan | July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) | BED107 | 1.43 |
9 | "Deterioration" | Craig Siebels | Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis | August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06) | BED108 | 1.17 |
10 | "Critical Condition" | Matt Nix | Matt Nix | August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13) | BED109 | 1.40 |
Development and productionβ»
Matt Nix directed the pilot episode. In March 2014, USA Network ordered the pilot to series. Production began in September 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Receptionβ»
Critical responseβ»
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 -/intriguing characters and ideas - although its complicated plot occasionally beggars belief." Metacritic gives the show a score of 55 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally mixed reviews".
Ratingsβ»
No. | Title | Original Air date | Viewership (millions) (Live+SD) |
Rating/share (18β49) (Live+SD) |
Rank per week on Cable |
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1 | "Pilot" | June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18) | 1.91 | 0.4 | #6 |
2 | "Infection" | June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18) | 1.91 | 0.4 | #6 |
3 | "Onset" | June 25, 2015 (2015-06-25) | 1.07 | 0.3 | #25 |
4 | "Immune Response" | July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02) | 1.46 | 0.3 | #9 |
5 | "Outbreak" | July 9, 2015 (2015-07-09) | 1.53 | 0.5 | #12 |
6 | "Diagnosis" | July 16, 2015 (2015-07-16) | 1.30 | 0.4 | #13 |
7 | "Fever" | July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23) | 1.19 | 0.3 | #15 |
8 | "Relapse" | July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) | 1.43 | 0.3 | #18 |
9 | "Deterioration" | August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06) | 1.17 | 0.3 | #34 |
10 | "Critical Condition" | August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13) | 1.40 | 0.3 | #15 |
Referencesβ»
- ^ "Complications: Official website". USA Network. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ 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. 7 April 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Friedlander, Whitney (August 28, 2015). "USA Cancels Freshman Drama 'Complications'". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 19, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Thursday Night Smackdown' Tops Night + 'Braxton Family Values', 'Ridiculousness', 'Complications' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (June 26, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.25.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (July 6, 2015). "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown' Wins Night, 'Beyond Scared Straight', 'Braxton Family Values', 'Complications' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 25, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 31, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.30.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on August 2, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ "Complications: Season One Ratings". TV Series Finale. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 21, 2014). "USA Picks Up Medical Drama Pilots 'Rush' & 'Complications' To Series, Confirms 'White Collar' Renewal". Deadline Hollywood. 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.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (June 19, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.18.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 6, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.2.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 10, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.9.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 17, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 716.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 24, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.23.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on July 25, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 7, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.6.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on August 9, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 14, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Thursday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 8.13.2015". SHOWBUZZDAILY. Archived from the original on August 15, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
External linksβ»
- 2015 American television series debuts
- 2015 American television series endings
- 2010s American crime drama television series
- 2010s American LGBT-related drama television series
- 2010s American medical television series
- American English-language television shows
- Television series by 20th Century Fox Television
- Television shows filmed in Atlanta
- Television shows set in Atlanta
- American thriller television series
- USA Network original programming