Jul 03 2013
Following the innovative web design and “USA Sync” app unveiled at this year’s Upfront, USA Network today announced its new app, TV Everywhere, which makes the network’s original content available the day after airing on any device. I ask you, how much easier can USA make it to watch your favorite shows whenever you want?
Jun 19 2013
They weren’t kidding when they entitled season three’s premiere “Ch-Ch-Changes.” There were so many changes in the premiere from the previous seasons, my head was spinning. But now that I’ve had a chance to think about things, I’m glad the powers that be are taking Necessary Roughness in a different direction. With Dr. Dani (Callie Thorne) now working at V3, a sports and entertainment management agency headed up by Connor McClane (John Stamos) and his business partner CFO Troy Cutler (David Anders), she will now have access to more than just the New York Hawks’ star receiver Terrence “TK” King (Mehcad Brooks) and his teammates. But why did Nico (Scott Cohen), who is now head of security at V3, get Dani the job in the first place?
May 16 2013
Continuing to build on the network’s strength of signature original series, USA announced today a powerful new drama slate of upcoming development from high-profile auspices and homegrown series producers. The network also announced that it will start production on HORIZON, a period genre project from Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd (“Walking Dead”).
Apr 03 2013
USA Network announced today a powerful line-up of new originals and fan favorite returning series. The network will launch two new series, including the provocative drama GRACELAND from WHITE COLLAR creator Jeff Eastin, starring and Daniel Sunjata (“Rescue Me”) Aaron Tveit (“Les Miserables”), and the fun-filled reality competition series SUMMER CAMP from the producers of “Big Brother.”
Mar 13 2013
Emmy-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (“ER,” “Glee,” “The New Normal”) has signed on as a recurring guest star in season three of USA’s critically-acclaimed summer series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS opposite Golden Globe®-nominated Callie Thorne (“Rescue Me,” “Californication”), Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Desperate Housewives”), Scott Cohen (“Law & Order: Trial By Jury,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Marc Blucas (“Knight and Day,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”).
Jan 23 2013
Mid-Season Premiere, S2 E12 – “Frozen Fish Sticks” Air Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 10 pm ET/PT on USA Network Rating: [rating=5] We pick up the season 28 days after the death of the Hawks’ team owner, Marshall Pittman (Evan Handler). Much to her dismay, Pittman has left the team to his daughter Juliette …
Jun 28 2012
TK (Mehcad Brooks) is practicing as hard and as much as he can but his leg still hurts. And, he won’t discuss the shooting with Dr. Dani Santino (Callie Thorne), which she thinks is the root of his problems. Matt (Marc Blucas) thinks he has the answer to TK’s dilemma by virtue of a professional masseuse named Simone (Sharon Gee), while Dani deals with baseball’s MVP Edmond Gonzo’s (Adam Rodriguez) problem with his “slumpbuster,” Denise (Lindsay Hollister). In the meantime, Marshall Pittman (Evan Handler) and estranged wife Gabrielle “Gabby” (Liz Vassey) argue over team ownership. With all involved, there’s a central theme—needing help but not knowing it.
Jun 21 2012
TK (Mehcad Brooks) is now living with his long-time friend, Zetti (Mekia Cox); Ray Jay (Patrick Johnson) has suddenly become vegan; and Marshall Pittman (Evan Handler) is making his voice heard as the new GM of the Hawks. How easily things can change when one isn’t looking.
Jun 14 2012
Dr. Dani Santini (Callie Thorne) has her hands full in “To Swerve and Protect.” Not only must she help TK (Mehcad Brooks) conquer his fears, her son Ray Jay (Patrick Johnson) wants to “do it here” with his tutor/girlfriend Olivia (Megann Fahy). Plus, Dani has a new patient, Grace Denise Charleston (Alicia Ziegler), known as DisGrace Kelly on the roller derby circuit, who collapsed on the rink after smelling a suspicious odor.
Jun 06 2012
When last we saw Terrence “TK” King ((Mehcad Brooks), he was being rushed to the hospital after being shot by a crazed fan. As “Shrink or Swim” opens, he’s fighting for his life in the operating room. Of course he makes it but it’s what he says as he’s wheeled out of surgery that sets the tone for this second season premiere, telling me the wry sarcasm and witty dialogue of the first season of Necessary Roughness is back. “I ain’t dead yet, bitches.”
Apr 17 2012
USA will be airing original series five nights a week this summer, starting with Common Law, premiering Friday, May 11 at 10/9c. In addition to this new original series about two lawyers will be Royal Pains and Necessary Roughness, airing back-to-back on Wednesday, June 6 at 9/8c and 10/9c; Burn Notice and the acclaimed drama Suits on Thursday, June 14 at 9/8c and 10/9c; and White Collar and Covert Affairs on Tuesday, July 10 at 9/8c and 10/9c.
Jun 27 2011
Written by Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro, and directed by Kevin Dowling, “Necessary Roughness” is filled with wry sarcasm, a decent amount of humor in contrast to the serious dramatic elements, sharp and witty dialogue, and is beautifully acted by all involved. USA has definitely scored a touchdown with another character-driven series, which so perfectly fits its brand.