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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

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, cousin to Antoine and keeps Dr. John Ellison on check; affiliated with Darius
  • RonReaco Lee as Dr. Quentin Harper, another ER doctor[5]
  • Brick Jackson as Maurice, CJ's best friend[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]
  • 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.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [9]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Matt NixMatt NixJune 18, 2015 (2015-06-18)BED1791.91[10]
2"Infection"Scott PetersMatt NixJune 18, 2015 (2015-06-18)BED1011.91[10]
3"Onset"Roger KumbleMichael HorowitzJune 25, 2015 (2015-06-25)BED1021.07[11]
4"Immune Response"Kate WoodsAndrew Gettens & Lauren MackenzieJuly 2, 2015 (2015-07-02)BED1031.46[12]
5"Outbreak"Scott PetersRyan Johnson & Peter LalayanisJuly 9, 2015 (2015-07-09)BED1041.53[13]
6"Diagnosis"Arvin BrownGreg Hart & Ameni RozsaJuly 16, 2015 (2015-07-16)BED1051.30[14]
7"Fever"Jann TurnerMichael HorowitzJuly 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)BED1061.19[15]
8"Relapse"Michael NankinMatt Nix & LaToya MorganJuly 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)BED1071.43[16]
9"Deterioration"Craig SiebelsRyan Johnson & Peter LalayanisAugust 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)BED1081.17[17]
10"Critical Condition"Matt NixMatt NixAugust 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)BED1091.40[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 (2015-06-18) 1.91[10] 0.4[10] #6[22]
2 "Infection" June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18) 1.91[10] 0.4[10] #6[22]
3 "Onset" June 25, 2015 (2015-06-25) 1.07[11] 0.3[11] #25[11]
4 "Immune Response" July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02) 1.46[12] 0.3[12] #9[23]
5 "Outbreak" July 9, 2015 (2015-07-09) 1.53[13] 0.5[13] #12[24]
6 "Diagnosis" July 16, 2015 (2015-07-16) 1.30[14] 0.4[14] #13[25]
7 "Fever" July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23) 1.19[15] 0.3[15] #15[26]
8 "Relapse" July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) 1.43[16] 0.3[16] #18[16]
9 "Deterioration" August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06) 1.17[17] 0.3[17] #34[27]
10 "Critical Condition" August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13) 1.40[18] 0.3[18] #15[28]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Complications: Official website". USA Network. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Abrams, Natalie (January 15, 2015). "Jason O'Mara tries to be a hero in USA's 'Complications' trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  3. ^ "USA Network Sets Development Slate, Summer Premiere Dates". USA Network. 7 April 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Friedlander, Whitney (August 28, 2015). "USA Cancels Freshman Drama 'Complications'". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Prudom, Laura (September 17, 2014). "USA Network's 'Complications' Casts Four, Begins Production in Atlanta (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  6. ^ episode 1 and 3 (brings sling for kid with broken arm near end)
  7. ^ episode 5 and 10
  8. ^ episode 8 and 10
  9. ^ "Complications: Episode Guide". zap2it. Retrieved July 15, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ a b c d e f 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.
  11. ^ a b c d 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.
  12. ^ a b c 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.
  13. ^ a b c 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.
  14. ^ a b c 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.
  15. ^ a b c 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.
  16. ^ a b c d 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.
  17. ^ a b c "Complications: Season One Ratings". TV Series Finale. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  18. ^ a b c 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "Complications: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  21. ^ "Complications: Season 1". Metacritic. CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation). Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  22. ^ a b 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ 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.

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