Complications (TV series)

2015 American drama television series

Complications

Genre|

* Drama
* Thriller[1]

Created by| Matt Nix
Starring|

* Jason O'Mara
* Jessica Szohr
* Beth Riesgraf
* Lauren Stamile

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) –
August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)

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

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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

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### Main characters

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* Jason O'Mara as Dr. John Ellison[2]
* Jessica Szohr as Nurse Gretchen Polk, a coworker of John[1]
* Beth Riesgraf as Samantha Ellison, John's wife[1]
* Lauren Stamile as Dr. Bridget O'Neil, a coworker of John[1]
* Albert C. Bates as Oliver Ellison, John & Sam Ellison's son

### Recurring

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* 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

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No.| Title| Directed by| Written by| Original release date [9]| 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[10]
2| "Infection"| Scott Peters| Matt Nix| June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18)| BED101| 1.91[10]
3| "Onset"| Roger Kumble| Michael Horowitz| June 25, 2015 (2015-06-25)| BED102| 1.07[11]
4| "Immune Response"| Kate Woods| Andrew Gettens & Lauren Mackenzie| July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02)| BED103| 1.46[12]
5| "Outbreak"| Scott Peters| Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis| July 9, 2015 (2015-07-09)| BED104| 1.53[13]
6| "Diagnosis"| Arvin Brown| Greg Hart & Ameni Rozsa| July 16, 2015 (2015-07-16)| BED105| 1.30[14]
7| "Fever"| Jann Turner| Michael Horowitz| July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)| BED106| 1.19[15]
8| "Relapse"| Michael Nankin| Matt Nix & LaToya Morgan| July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)| BED107| 1.43[16]
9| "Deterioration"| Craig Siebels| Ryan Johnson & Peter Lalayanis| August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)| BED108| 1.17[17]
10| "Critical Condition"| Matt Nix| Matt Nix| August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)| BED109| 1.40[18]

## Development and production

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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

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### Critical response

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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

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No.  | Title  | Original Air date  | Viewership (millions)
(Live+SD)  | Rating/share
(18–49)
(Live+SD)  | Rank per week
on Cable

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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

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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. April 7, 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.[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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