US Edition‘Rescue HI-Surf’ canceled in major blow to Hawaii film, TV production industry
- The drama series Rescue HI-Surf was discontinued after its first season by Fox, with the network confirming on May 7, 2025, that the show will not be picked up by other platforms.
- The cancellation followed weaker week-to-week viewership despite a strong premiere, while Deadline noted high production costs influenced the decision.
- Rescue HI-Surf, filmed in Hawaii, featured lifeguards on O'ahu's North Shore and employed mostly local crew, representing the state's significant film industry presence.
- The premiere attracted 4.7 million viewers, but the finale dropped to 1.4 million, with episodes costing $3 to $4 million each, which impacted renewal considerations.
- The show's end marks the first series cancellation in Hawaii in 20 years, prompting industry efforts to address challenges amid stalled incentives and reduced production activity.
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Fox Cancels ‘Rescue HI-Surf’ After 1 Season Ahead of 'Baywatch' Reboot
Fox has officially cancelled Rescue HI-Surf after only one season — is the network’s planned Baywatch reboot to blame? Deadline confirmed on Wednesday, May 7, that Rescue HI-Surf would not be returning for a second season and there are no plans to shop to show to other networks or streaming services. The cancellation comes after Rescue HI-Surf received high ratings for its premiere but couldn’t retain viewership week to week. Before Fox pulled t…
'Rescue: HI-Surf' Canceled at Fox After One Season
Fox has canceled its tropical drama “Rescue: HI-Surf,” TheWrap has learned. The series will not be returning after airing one season on the broadcaster. The drama was originally supposed to go to HBO Max before it was picked up by Fox for a fall 2024 air date. Season 1 concluded in late March of this year. Created by Matt Kester, the action-drama followed a team of lifeguards in the North Shore of O’ahu, Hawaii, which is known as the most famous…
‘Rescue Hi-Surf’ Canceled After One Season at Fox
Fox has canceled the drama series “Rescue Hi-Surf,” Variety has confirmed. The series aired for just one season at the broadcast network, which debuted in September. The season finale which aired in March will now serve as the series finale. The show was originally developed at Max (then HBO Max) before it was picked up to series by Fox in 2023. News of the cancellation comes one week ahead of Fox’s presentation to advertisers at their annua…
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