COUNTY RESCUE: Episodes 2.3 and 2.4: “Feathered Harmony” and “The First Move”

COUNTY RESCUE is an original medical drama series on Great American Family. In Episodes Three and Four of Season Two, Dani Miller works to be the top first responder in her precinct but is weighed down by her mixed feelings for the man she once loved. Meanwhile, Dani’s co-workers face their own personal struggles. On top of that, a state budget cut threatens the livelihoods of Dani and her community. Can she withstand the pressure?

Season Two resumes with Episode Three, “Feathered Harmony.” Dani has a run-in with Hunter, her ex-boyfriend. Hunter reveals he survived a recent car crash and vows to reunite with Dani. Still reeling from the previous break-up, Dani pushes Hunter out of her life and aims to earn her spot as the top first responder. At the same time, Dani oversees the recovery of her father, who survived a near-fatal heart attack.

Meanwhile, Dani’s EMT colleagues face their own demons.

Marco gets his gallery shut down after discovering he failed to get a city permit. He vents his frustration with his co-owner, Liz. At the same time, the EMTs deal with an elderly man with onset dementia. Lastly, Chief Scotty must accept budget cuts to his department, or risk losing all his funding.

Episode Three is not the most action packed story, but it has good cinematography. The ensemble cast has decent acting. Also, a male responder openly prays to God for advice, and another responder empathizes with a woman on disability leave. The only downside is Dani’s “love” plot. Dani and her former fiancé, Hunter, have the chemistry of a Disney Channel romantic couple. In short, their relationship is stiff.

The biggest positive to Episode 2.3 of COUNTY RESCUE is its ensemble cast. The show follows a local group of first responders in Nashville, Tennessee. Dani is the central focus, but the writers also flesh out her other colleagues.

The entire cast delivers a strong Christian worldview. The characters rescue civilians on the brink of death, serve the community during their off hours and encourage a positive work atmosphere. Dani herself espouses a strong work ethic. Her colleagues are supportive of each other in spite of their demanding jobs. This is best emphasized in the next episode.

Episode Four, “The First Move,” opens with a reference to Philippians 4:6-7. In the episode, Dani pushes herself to the limit. She’s a temporary first responder in the county but tries to prove herself worthy as a permanent member. Meanwhile, Andy and Ashley decide to renew their wedding vows when Ashley becomes pregnant with their first child. Lastly, Chief Scotty tries to deal with the upcoming state budget cuts without letting Dani go, but it’s doesn’t work.

Can the Chief help Dani by giving her a great letter of recommendation to be an EMT in another county?

Episode Four is a compelling follow up to the previous episode. The conflict between Marcos and Liz feels genuine, and the wedding vow subplot is a fun addition. The best moment comes when Andy, the “optimistic” member of the EMT crew, comforts Tim for failing to save a man’s life. Tim feels guilty, but Andy assures him he did what he could, and that God is on their side.

While COUNTY RESCUE remains free of foul language and sex, viewers should be wary of its light “trauma” scenes. In Episode Three, the crew rescues a female cyclist who was hit on the road. She has a mild head concussion but survives off-screen. A man suffers from dementia and almost walks head first into a car. Hunter mentions he survived a car crash (but no flashback is shown). Lastly, Dani’s father is shown to be in bed recovering from a heart attack. There is no gore or violence, but one time, the EMTs yell at one another in frustration.

The third and fourth outings for Season Two of COUNTY RESCUE are a worthy watch. Both episodes include decent acting, solid pacing, and a positive, authentic portrayal of an American community. Both episodes exude a strong Christian, morally uplifting spirit with characters praying to God, serving their community, and rescuing citizens under stressful circumstances. The best moment comes when Andy, the “optimistic” member of the EMT crew, comforts Tim for failing to save a man’s life. Tim feels guilty, but Andy assures him he did what he could, and that God is on their side.