Arielle Kebbel stars in Fox’s newTVshowRescue: HI-Surf, an action drama capable of breaking one of the actress' unfortunate streaks. The action drama series, created by Matt Kester and produced by John Wells, is one of themost anticipated TV shows debuting in the fall of 2024and follows the lifeguards who protect the North Shore in O’ahu, Hawai’i.Kebbel stars as Emily “Em” Wright,the only female lifeguard on the team at the beginning ofRescue: HI-Surf’s pilot.
Rescue: HI-Surfpremieres on Sunday, September 22, at 8 pm ET on Fox before swiftly moving to its regular timeslot on Monday, September 23, at 9 pm ET, following the premiere of9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5.
The North Shore is one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in the world due to its powerful waves, currents, and swells. However, this is also why it’s one of the most popular destinations for surfing. As a result, the lifeguards have to be the best of the best.The characters inRescue: HI-Surfsave lives every day,making theshow similar to9-1-1, and Kebbel stars as one of the first responders in the new Fox action drama series.
Arielle Kebbel’s Last Series Regular Role In A Show With More Than 2 Seasons Was Ballers In 2016
Kebbel’s Recent TV Shows Have Been Canceled After 1 Or 2 Seasons
Rescue: HI-Surfstar Arielle Kebbel has had a string of bad luck regarding her TV shows. After she left the main cast ofBallersin 2016,Kebbel’s series regular roles have quickly come and gone.WhereasBallersran for five seasonsand was quite successful,Midnight, TexasandLincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collectorweren’t so lucky.
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Kebbel was a part ofthe main cast inMidnight, TexasandLincoln Rhyme, which were canceled not too long after their premieres. There was a spark of hope withMidnight, Texaswhen NBC renewed the supernatural drama for a second season. However, that optimism was short-lived because the show ended after only two seasons and 19 episodes. Meanwhile,Lincoln Rhymewas quickly put out of its misery when NBC nixed it following its 10-episode first season.So, it has been eight years since Kebbel was a series regular in a TV show that ran for longer than two seasons.
Why Rescue: Hi-Surf Is Best Positioned To Break Arielle Kebbel’s Streak
Rescue: HI-Surf Airs Directly After 9-1-1: Lone Star On Fox
Fox’sRescue: HI-Surfis Arielle Kebbel’s best chance in a while to star in a series that lasts for multiple seasons. Yes, network TV is slowly dying, butthe shows that perform the best are action dramas.9-1-1is thriving following its move from Fox to ABC and CBS’sTrackerbecame the number-one entertainment series after only one season (perVariety). Of course, CBS also has the popularNCISandFBIfranchises. As for NBC, all threeTV shows in theOne Chicagofranchisehave reached double-digit seasons. If any new Fox series can succeed, it’sRescue: HI-Surf.
Fox Replaces Baywatch Before Its Planned TV Revival
Amid the development of a Baywatch remake, Fox is preparing to release another lifeguard action drama that’ll hit small screens in September.
Rescue: HI-Surfalso contains an intriguing and unique location for shows revolving around emergency responders. Plus, now that9-1-1: Lone Staris ending after five seasons, fans will be looking for a replacement. SinceRescue: HI-Surfseason 1 follows9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 on Mondays, the new action drama can easily attract the attention of9-1-1’s audience.
Rescue: HI-Surf
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Rescue: HI-Surf follows the dedicated lifeguards of O’ahu’s North Shore as they navigate the challenging conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle, showcasing their heroism and adrenaline-seeking nature while saving lives. Released in 2024, the film captures the high-stakes environment faced by these courageous individuals.
