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If anyone’s wondering what on Earth’s my forum sig’s on about, it’s just my way of plugging the return of one of my favourite Australian TV shows of all-time: Rush. Based on the real-life Critical Incident Response Team in Victoria, the fictional Tactical Response Unit fills an operational gap, handling cases deemed too dangerous to be handled by uniformed officers, but not warranting the attention of the Special Operations Group. Armed with the latest non-lethal weaponry and trained for crisis negotiation, this highly mobile and agile rapid response unit roams the streets of Melbourne, protecting its citizens from violent criminals and defusing volatile scenarios.

The show has run for three seasons. This year’s season will be a mini-series length of about 13 or so episodes, but while I’m disappointed about its shorter run, the events this season will be more exciting! The official synopsis describes the assassination of a Victorian premier and how a new boss (Outrageous Fortune’s Anthony Starr) is brought in to the team to handle a task-force investigating the case. Of course, there will be the usual kidnappings, armed robberies, and hostage situations throughout, as well as the usual on-off romantic dalliances between the members.

If you like shows like Hawaii Five-0, NCIS, or Flashpoint, this home-grown Aussie drama’s a must-see!

Check out the new 30-second promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER_NXHV94ok
And the official website: http://ten.com.au/rush.htm

The new season begins this Thursday with a two-hour movie-length premiere! I so freakin’ can’t wait!

P.S. Oh yeah, do watch my voiceover spoof of the promo ad and let me know your thoughts below!