07-05-2025
Fox pulls the plug on 'Rescue: HI-SURF'
HONOLULU (KHON2) — FOX has canceled its Hawaiian lifeguard drama Rescue: HI-Surf after one season, the network announced Tuesday.
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The series premiered in September 2024 and was co-produced by John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and FOX Entertainment.
It featured a cast led by Arielle Kebbel and Robbie Magasiva and was set on Oahu's North Shore.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show debuted to strong ratings, attracting 4.7 million viewers for its premiere, marking the highest-rated fall drama debut in six years.
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Despite its initial success, the series struggled to maintain viewership and was ultimately canceled after airing 19 episodes.
Rescue: HI-Surf was notable for its commitment to local talent, with over 2,100 Hawaii-based cast and crew members involved in the production.
The series is also said to have contributed significantly to the local economy, injecting more than $33 million through wages and expenditures on goods and services.
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FOX has not announced any plans for a replacement series at this time.
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