Sirens
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Sirens
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Genre Black Comedy
Based on Sirens (Channel 4)
by Brian Fillis and
Brian Kellett
Developed by
Denis Leary
Bob Fisher
Starring
Michael Mosley
Kevin Daniels
Kevin Bigley
Jessica McNamee
Composer(s) Tree Adams
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 4
Production
Executive producer(s)
Denis Leary
Bob Fisher
Jim Serpico
David Aukin
David Leach
Hal Vogel
Tom Sellitti
Erik Durbin
Josh Lieb
Producer(s)
Barry Berg
Christina Varotsi
Editor(s)
John Murray
Michael Lim
Steve Edwards
Lynn War
Cinematography William R. Nielsen, Jr.
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Fox Television Studios
Apostle Productions
Daybreak Pictures
Broadcast
Original channel USA Network
Picture format
480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original run March 6, 2014 – present
Chronology
Related shows Sirens (UK)
External links
Official website
Production website
Sirens is an American comedy television series loosely based on the British series of
the same name. The American version was adapted by Denis Leary, an actor, comedian,
writer, director and film producer, and screenwriter Bob Fisher.[1][2] The American
cable television network USA has ordered a ten-episode first season, which premiered
on March 6, 2014 at 10/9 Central.[3] The pilot episode, written by Leary and
Fisher,[4] is directed by Victor Nelli, Jr..
Contents
1 Overview
2 Cast
3 Production
4 Critical reception
5 Episodes
6 References
7 External links
Overview
The series follows the work lives of three Chicago EMTs with the Eminent Ambulance
Company and the unusual—often crude or humorous—situations and people in need of their
assistance.
Cast
Michael Mosley as Johnny Farrell, a Chicago EMT[5]
Kevin Daniels as Hank St. Clare, Johnny's EMT partner and lifelong friend[5]
Kevin Bigley as Brian Czyk, a new EMT recruit[5]
Jessica McNamee as Theresa Kelly, a police officer and Johnny's ex-girlfriend[5]
Isaiah Mustafa as Danny, Theresa's police partner[6]
Production
In June 2011, it was announced that Denis Leary and Bob Fisher were developing an
adaptation of the 2011 British comedy-drama Sirens, created by Brian Fillis and
inspired by Tom Reynolds's book, Blood, Sweat & Tea about the London Ambulance
Service. Leary stated that he would not star in the series, but would take a small
role, if necessary, in the future.[1] In 2012, the USA Network sought to rush the
developing Sirens to pilot status. However, a deal with Fox Television Studios was
carefully being studied over VOD rights. The network was able to order a series pilot
in June 2012.[7]
The four lead roles were filled in October 2012, with the casting of Michael Mosley,
Kevin Daniels, Kevin Bigley and Jessica McNamee. Production for the pilot began in
Chicago that month.[5] The network announced that Sirens would premiere in the first
quarter of 2014[4] and would later state that two back-to-back episodes would air
together on March 6, 2014, then resume normal programming the following week.[3]
At the January 2014 TCA conference, Leary and Fisher stated that the producers of the
British series approached Leary's business partner, Jim Serpico, and asked him to
adapt it for the U.S.. Leary stated, "We really liked those guys, and USA [network]
was pillaging the cast of [the recently ended] Rescue Me and putting them into shows."
He added, "we can make some money off these USA people."[8]
Critical reception
Sirens scored 61 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 18 "generally favorable"
reviews.[9] On another review aggregator site, Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 71% rating
with an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, based on 21 reviews.[10]
Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "Pilot" Victor Nelli, Jr. Denis Leary & Bob Fisher March
6, 2014 BDZ179 1.32[11]
It is Brian's first day in the ambulance. Johnny meets Theresa for the first time
since their relationship break. Hank and the crew discuss their emergency contacts.
2 "A Bitch Named Karma" Michael Blieden Denis Leary & Bob Fisher
March 6, 2014 BDZ101/S101 1.00[11]
The crew gets called to a lightning strike at a church picnic. After discussing karma,
they volunteer to teach CPR to kids, only to later be given Chicago Bears tickets for
the exact same day.
3 "Rachel McAdams Topless" John Fortenberry Jim Serpico & Tom
Sellitti March 13, 2014 BDZ104/S104 1.07[12]
The guys are asked by a married patient to clear his browser history on his computer.
They find he visited a bestiality website and cannot get what they see out of their
minds. Meanwhile, Johnny remembers that Theresa has his iPad, which contains porn
sites he visited.
4 "Famous Last Words" Michael Blieden Denis Leary & Bob Fisher
March 20, 2014 BDZ102/S102 1.07[13]
A patient resembling Johnny's estranged father dies and Hank forces his friend to
reconcile, which could make things right in life. Meanwhile, Brian wants to find out
who the woman is that the dead guy mentioned in his last words, after realizing it is
not the man's wife.
5 "Alcohol Related Injury"[14] March 27, 2014
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